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Today’s Lady News: Mitt Romney Spokesman Furiously Deleting Sexist Tweets

Jessica WakemanApril 23, 2012 //

A new spokesman hired by Mitt Romney has furiously deleted tweets in which he made sexist comments about Callista Gingrich, Hillary Clinton and First Lady Michelle Obama. Richard Grenell has defended himself by saying tweets about Callista Gingrich’s appearance, for example, were only meant to be tongue-in-cheek. Uh huh. [Talking Points Memo]
Wisconsin’s Planned Parenthood clinics have suspended use of the abortion pill (also called non-surgical abortions) after a new anti-abortion law has required women to visit a doctor at least three times before taking the abortion pill. [MSNBC]
A new report by the Department of Health and Human Services found significant health disparities for transgender folks, including those exacerbated by discrimination and prejudice. [Think Progress]
Foreign Policy magazine asked female politicians to play a game of “Women In Politics” Mad Libs. [Foreign Policy] Keep reading »

Today’s Lady News: Focus On Amanda Bynes’ DUI Arrest Is Sexist

Jessica WakemanApril 18, 2012 //

Amanda Bynes DUI

Amanda Bynes got popped for a DUI! Read More »

Crazy Charlie Sheen Quotes

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LiLo Talks Jail

Lindsay Lohan opens up about her jail sentence. Read More »

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A “friend” of Amanda Bynes (um, probably her publicist) tells gossip blog Radar Online that party-hardy comparisons to Lindsay Lohan after Amanda’s recent DUI arrest are “sexist.” The friend said, “Comparisons between the two are just ridiculous as Amanda has never been arrested for drug possession or for stealing anything … Amanda doesn’t harbor any negative feelings towards Lindsay, she doesn’t even know her, she just thinks it’s sexist that the two are being compared. Men in Hollywood that get arrested for DUIs don’t face the same scrutiny that women do and this is what really irks Amanda.” It’s true. It’s so, so true. [Radar Online]
Vice President Joe Biden and Attorney General Eric Holder held a forum today to emphasize the importance of reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act, which is being stalled in Congress. [Feminist.org, Think Progress]
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Lena Dunham Addresses “Labia Saturation Point”

Jessica WakemanApril 9, 2012 //

"Girls" Trailer

Check out the first trailer for Lena Dunham's new show, "Girls." Read More »

Extended Trailer

Check out the extended trailer for "Girls"! Read More »

"Girls" Vs. "SATC"

Lena Dunham on the debt "Girls" owes to "Sex And The City." Read More »

“I think Sarah Silverman had a quote where she was like, ‘Sometimes with an old guy with misogyny you’re just like, “You cute old guy. You misogynist.” I almost feel like ['Two & A Half Men' co-creator Lee Aronsohn, who complained last week that too many women have shows on TV ] is holding on desperately to a world that no longer exists … I felt especially bad for him because it’s not even a funny joke. If you had a good quip, I’d be like, ‘Well, you’re a dick, but at least you’re a good comedy writer!’ But with that, I was like, ‘Come on, dude. “Labia saturation point”?’ It’s also so dumb. There’s three shows on TV about women, so I guess we really reached our limit. It’s not like three-quarters of the world is comprised of women, you idiot.

I almost wanted to do a tweet, but I didn’t do it: ‘Since we’ve reached our labia saturation point on television, I’ve decided not to release “Girls.”‘ Like, ‘HBO’s behind me on this decision and we’re so sorry for anybody we’re disappointing, but we really can’t over-vagina the TV. Lee has spoken.’”

– Lena Dunham, creator of “Girls,” responds to Lee Aronsohn’s fretfulness last week over reaching “peak vagina on television.” Lena’s got a point: if you’re going to be a sexist asshat … at least be a funny sexist asshat. [Huffington Post]

Whitney Cummings Responds To Sexist “Two And A Half Men” Jerkwad

Jessica WakemanApril 3, 2012 //

Sexist Rant

Two And A Half Men creator rants against too many women on TV. Read More »

Whitney On "Whitney"

Whitney Cummings on her new sitcom. Read More »

Whitney Talks Comedy

Whitney Cummings on why it's okay for a woman to be pretty in comedy. Read More »

“You came out of one. You probably spend lot of your time trying to get into one. This is kind of a mixed message. Had I known vaginas were so offensive and appalling to men, I certainly wouldn’t be talking about them.”

– Whitney Cummings is more magnanimous than I would have been following a sexist rant from “Two and a Half Men” co-creator Lee Aronsohn, who groused on Sunday that too many ladies have their own shows on TV, including Whit. ”[W]e’re approaching peak vagina on television, the point of labia saturation,” he complained. “Enough, ladies. I get it. You have periods.” Keep reading »

Open Letter To The Man Who Propositioned Me For Sex On The Subway

Tiffanie DraytonMarch 28, 2012 //

Street Harassment

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Perv Problems

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Dear Man Who Propositioned Me For Sex On The Subway,

Why is it that after I respectfully responded “no, thanks” to your subway sex proposition, you found it necessary to call me a “bitch”? Have you not seen the movie “Shame”? Even an exceptionally fantastic looking guy like Michael Fassbender (who, might I add, was playing a sex addict) found it difficult to come on to a girl while riding the train because he feared rejection.

But you sir, wearing that hideous shirt, those skinny jeans which were obviously washed one time too many because they revealed your ankles, a pair of busted Converse, with a chip-toothed, yellow grin, thought that your offer to leave the train with you on 23rd street “to hang out at your house” should have been received with excitement. Keep reading »

Hillary Clinton Tells Religious Extremists To STFU About Women

Jessica WakemanMarch 13, 2012 //

Why Hillary Isn't Prez

Gloria Steinem isn't surprised that Hillary Clinton is not our president. Read More »

Hill On Women's Rights

Hillary Clinton is all about empowering women and children. Read More »

Hillary On Politics

The secretary of state on the double standard against women. Read More »

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“Why extremists always focus on women remains a mystery to me, but they all seem to. It doesn’t matter what country they’re in or what religion they claim, they all want to control women. They want to control how we dress, they want to control how we act, they even want to control the decisions we make about our own health and our own bodies. Yes, it is hard to believe. But even here at home, we have to stand up for women’s rights and reject efforts to marginalize any one of us because America needs to set an example for the entire world.”

— Secretary Of State Hillary Clinton spoke this weekend at The Daily Beast’s Women In The World summit and reminded us why we’re grateful to have this woman representing us to the world. I love how she spoke about extremists in general, not naming one religion specifically, and how she didn’t reference anti-abortion Republicans specifically, either. It makes it all the more powerful that she’s talking about the philosophy behind control, not sidelining her point by bashing anyone in particular for doing it. [Nerve]

Chess Tournament Thoughtfully Bans Cleavage So Women Won’t Invite Rude Comments

Jessica WakemanMarch 12, 2012 //

Miniskirts Banned

Indonesia banning miniskirts so female lawmakers don't "invite rape." Read More »

Sorority Dress Code

Get a load of the Pi Phi rush dress code beauty rules. Read More »

Speedos Forbidden

A UK resort has banned men from wearing skimpy speeds. Read More »

An IM Conversation at Frisky HQ:

Jessica: Oh, Lord, a chess tournament has banned cleavage.

Amelia: I love chess.

Jessica: But do you love playing chess with your titties hanging out? Apparently that’s a problem.

Amelia: Especially then. I would do it to distract my opponent if they were a 15-year-old prodigy. Keep reading »

Hitched: I Love My Dad, But I Don’t Want Him To Give Me Away

Andrea GrimesMarch 7, 2012 //

A New Name

Rachel and her husband chose a new last name when they married. Read More »

I think I just got away with telling my dad he won’t be giving me away at my wedding — and the world didn’t fall apart.

I’d been putting it off, the telling him, partly because I never know whether my dad is going to care. I know he cares a lot about high-quality French fries and Chevy sport utility vehicles that rolled off the line between 1996 and 1999 (must have tailgate and be black, red or white). But the emotional stuff is a total gamble.

There was the time he tried to keep one of my high school boyfriends from using our upstairs bathroom because “he might have VD,” which I now realize was code for “Andie, you are wasting your time on this guy.” He cried when I tried on my wedding dress for him, but not when he dropped me off at college halfway across the country.

So I had no idea how he would react if I told him that I don’t want to be given away on my wedding day. Maybe he would be fine with it. Or maybe it would genuinely hurt him. But there’s not much that hurts me more than being treated like a piece of property. Keep reading »

Advertisers Drop Rush Limbaugh After He Calls Woman “Slut” On Air

Jessica WakemanMarch 3, 2012 //

Limbaugh's Insult

The conservative host calls Sandra Fluke a "slut." Read More »

A Compromise

Obama tries to settles birth control debate in health care reform. Read More »

Birth Control Victory

Birth control will be covered by most employers under health care reform. Read More »

UPDATE, 3/3/12 at 6:30p.m: Rush Limbaugh issued an apology on his web site today to Sandra Fluke, a young woman he referred to earlier this week as a “slut” and “prostitute” during a discussion about birth control. In his apology, Limbaugh said:

“For over 20 years, I have illustrated the absurd with absurdity, three hours a day, five days a week. In this instance, I chose the wrong words in my analogy of the situation. I did not mean a personal attack on Ms. Fluke. My choice of words was not the best, and in the attempt to be humorous, I created a national stir. I sincerely apologize to Ms. Fluke for the insulting word choices.”

Limbaugh’s chief of staff refused to tell The New York Times why the apology was issued. We’re hoping the advertiser pushback had something to do with it. [Politico, New York Times]

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Several advertisers have pulled ads from Rush Limbaugh’s radio show after he called a woman a “slut” and “prostitute” on air Wednesday and suggested that she film her sex acts and put them online. Activists Twitter-bombed Rush’s advertisers, threatening a boycott, and so far two sponsors — mattress stores Sleep Train and Sleep Number — have responded, promising they will cut off the dough. Keep reading »

Rush Limbaugh On Danica Patrick: “What Do You Expect Of A Woman Driver?”

Jessica WakemanFebruary 29, 2012 //

Danica Called "Bitch"

sports reporter calls Danica Patrick a "bitch" photo

A sports reporter called Danica Patrick a "bitch" on-air. Read More »

Danica To The Boys

Danica Patrick says to eat her dust. Read More »

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I don’t know why anyone is asking NASCAR driver Danica Patrick about her opinion on the Obama administration’s contraception rules, but oh well, that’s besides the point. She supports it. Radio host Rush Limbaugh is not happy about this. Talking about Danica Patrick on his show, he guffawed, “She said, ‘I leave it up to the government to make good decisions for America.’ … What do you expect from a woman driver? I don’t know why everybody was so shocked.” Oh, you know those cuh-razy women drivers. They can’t parallel park and they support birth control as preventative health care. Sigh. But at least Rush didn’t call Danica Patrick a “bitch,” right? [Think Progress]