Kate Harding is the co-author of "Lessons From the Fatosphere: Quit Dieting and Declare a Truce With Your Body." She blogs at Shapely Prose and is a regular contributor to Salon's Broadsheet.

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Wednesday, Nov 25, 2009 13:26 PST

Sure, it's violent, but can you dance to it?

A British scholar examines abuse narratives in pop music
Wednesday, Nov 25, 2009 07:26 PST

Man bites girl at "New Moon"

A Michigan creep follows up some standard sexual harassment with a bad Edward Cullen impression Video
Tuesday, Nov 24, 2009 12:01 PST

The anti-abortion protest that wasn't

Extremist Randall Terry wants to rally folks against healthcare reform, but so far, it's a bust
Tuesday, Nov 24, 2009 07:25 PST

Today in science: Lady Gaga's left nipple

Did the performer's breast escape her jumpsuit on Leno last night? Video
Monday, Nov 23, 2009 12:52 PST

Another feminist defense of "Twilight"

Well, sort of. If nothing else, this phenomenon holds up a mirror to some fascinating parts of our culture
Monday, Nov 23, 2009 07:24 PST

Adam Lambert kisses a guy! Gasp!

Scandal! His AMA performance is almost as racy as the stunt Britney and Madonna pulled ages ago Video
Friday, Nov 20, 2009 10:10 PST

Could "New Moon" be a feminist triumph?

Forget the antiquated gender roles and the axed female director. This movie's box office could be a game changer
Friday, Nov 20, 2009 07:21 PST

Transgender Day of Remembrance

In 2009, over 100 people were killed because of prejudice against those who don't conform to gender norms Video
Thursday, Nov 19, 2009 11:20 PST

Breast cancer guidelines could harm black women

The new screening recommendations are questionable for all women, but especially African-American ones
Thursday, Nov 19, 2009 08:20 PST

Caster Semenya a golden girl once more

The South African runner whose gender was questioned after her World Championship win gets to keep the medal
Wednesday, Nov 18, 2009 12:19 PST

Candy Crowley's greatest accomplishment

The CNN political correspondent has had a long and distinguished career -- but more important, she lost weight!
Wednesday, Nov 18, 2009 08:19 PST

New low for humanity: Jaycee Dugard porn

An adult filmmaker plans to shoot the true story of abduction, rape and imprisonment -- but in a classy way
Tuesday, Nov 17, 2009 12:18 PST

"The Rules": They're baaack!

You can be engaged by Christmas, desperate single ladies -- as long as you're ready to lie
Tuesday, Nov 17, 2009 06:18 PST

Kid rock: meet an 8-year-old bouldering champ

Sponsored athlete Ashima Shiraishi's been training for almost half her life -- i.e., since she was five
Monday, Nov 16, 2009 14:17 PST

Double X closes up shop

Slate's 6-month-old women's magazine is shutting down, but it will live on as a "more intimate" blog
Monday, Nov 16, 2009 12:17 PST

Sarah Palin not anti-choice enough?

A far right group claims the former Alaska governor's rhetoric on abortion sounds too "liberal" and "pro-choice"
Monday, Nov 16, 2009 06:17 PST

Target Women: "rape fables"

Sarah Haskins delivers a very important message to the ladies: You are never safe! Unless you spend $99 Video
Friday, Nov 13, 2009 14:15 PST

The real meaning of Stupak

Feminist writers and Urban Dictionary contributors wrestle with the latest assault on reproductive rights
Friday, Nov 13, 2009 09:14 PST

Are your boobs wearing the right shoes?

If sex sells, then these Reebok commercials make good business sense -- but respecting women might be even smarter Video
Thursday, Nov 12, 2009 11:13 PST

Blake Lively's "aspirational hair"

What do women want? It's a lot more complicated than shiny blond tresses
Thursday, Nov 12, 2009 08:13 PST

Carrie Prejean threatens to storm off "Larry King Live"

The dethroned Miss California has a mid-interview tantrum but gets no points for style Video
Wednesday, Nov 11, 2009 12:12 PST

Your vagina is ugly

But a talented surgeon can make it more like a teenager's, which is totally not disturbing at all
Wednesday, Nov 11, 2009 08:12 PST

What would Jesus do with a frozen embryo?

It's an interesting question, but let's keep in mind that not everyone's asking it
Tuesday, Nov 10, 2009 13:21 PST

Face it: The Democratic Party is not for women

The Stupak-Pitts amendment is a devastating setback for women's rights. Are we ready to fight yet?
Monday, Nov 9, 2009 15:10 PST

Advice to GOP: Quit repulsing women

If the Republican party wants to attract more female candidates and voters, not hating women would be a good start
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