- Lesbians are great parents whose children are happy with life and academically successful, according to the findings of a study conducted by the Williams Institute. [Queerty]
- A cultural history of mansplaining. [The Atlantic]
- A Wisconsin politician said he had to become a lobbyist because “my wife loves to shop.” You know, women be shopping. [The Broad Side]
- Bill O’Reilly’s show found a bunch of random women on NYC streets dressed in sexy Halloween costumes to talk about who they’re voting for in this weird ‘on the street’ segment. [Slate]
- Meet the Brooklyn teen who is on track to become the first black female chess master. [ColorLines]
- Frisky contributor Megan Carpentier has a piece over at Bitch Magazine, on helping a woman who slut-shames other women for their outfit choices. [Bitch Magazine]
- On the future of gay parents on television. [Think Progress]
- Blogger Alyssa Rosenberg on how women can help save the “Star Wars” franchise. [Slate]
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