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Religion

Praying for Obama's death

Pastors are invoking Psalm 109 -- "May his days be few" -- in hopes of saving our country, and our souls
Lilly Fowler
Healthcare Reform

Mammogram advice? Meh

A poll finds that few women plan to follow controversial new breast cancer screening guidelines
Tracy Clark-Flory
Lady Gaga

Today in science: Lady Gaga's left nipple

Did the performer's breast escape her jumpsuit on Leno last night? Video
Kate Harding
Healthcare Reform

Fess up, faux women's clinics!

A Baltimore measure requires crisis pregnancy centers to cop to their ban on abortion and birth control referrals
Tracy Clark-Flory
Abortion

The anti-abortion protest that wasn't

Extremist Randall Terry wants to rally folks against healthcare reform, but so far, it's a bust
Kate Harding

Glamour girls can't jump

In a major P.R. foul, Florida State University gussies up its female basketball team Video
Tracy Clark-Flory

My boyfriend is my boss

I'm getting sick of being "the editor's girlfriend"
Cary Tennis
Twilight

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
Kate Harding
Motherhood

Everybody hates mommy

We're "stroller Nazis." We're whiny "breeders." Why is there so much contempt for mothers these days?
Lynn Harris

More in Life

Monday, Nov 23, 2009 14:15 PST

What makes a woman?

The case of Caster Semenya proves that we simply don't know
Tracy Clark-Flory
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
Kate Harding
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
Kate Harding
Sunday, Nov 22, 2009 18:01 PST

I'm 22 and stuck! How do I break out?

I think I'm a writer, but fear paralyzes me
By Cary Tennis
Friday, Nov 20, 2009 14:50 PST

New health advice hurting women?

Loosened guidelines on breast and cervical cancer screenings spark fears -- some unfounded
Tracy Clark-Flory
Friday, Nov 20, 2009 11:30 PST

Fatherhood isn't in the genes

DNA tests are confirming men's suspicions of not being their kid's real dad -- but they're still made to pay up
Tracy Clark-Flory
Friday, Nov 20, 2009 08:21 PST

Conservative men love rape metaphors

Limbaugh, Beck and company feel so violated Video
Mary Elizabeth Williams
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
Kate Harding
Thursday, Nov 19, 2009 16:35 PST

The Annie Oakley of American politics

She's scrappy, she's folksy, and she won't take any of your bullcrap. Like it or not, Sarah Palin is here to stay
By Amanda Fortini
Thursday, Nov 19, 2009 16:20 PST

I'm bitter and resentful and have no trust

How can I overcome this debilitating distrust?
By Cary Tennis
Thursday, Nov 19, 2009 13:01 PST

Welcome to abortion's middle ground

The Senate's proposed healthcare bill may not be perfect, but it sure looks good after Stupak-Pitts
Tracy Clark-Flory
Thursday, Nov 19, 2009 11:20 PST

Stuff white people tweet

Is a trending topic on race automatically racist?
By Mary Elizabeth Williams
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
Kate Harding
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
Kate Harding
Thursday, Nov 19, 2009 08:19 PST

A letter to readers

On my current condition: Definitely treatable, definitely uncertain
By Cary Tennis
Wednesday, Nov 18, 2009 17:55 PST

No women will get abortion coverage

Such is the prediction made by a report analyzing the long-term impact of Stupak-Pitts
Tracy Clark-Flory
Wednesday, Nov 18, 2009 14:44 PST

Women play "rough," too

Elizabeth Lambert says the media frenzy over her violent soccer game reveals the sexism in sports
Tracy Clark-Flory
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!
Kate Harding
Wednesday, Nov 18, 2009 10:19 PST

Hold off on that mammogram?

New guidelines for breast cancer screenings say you can wait -- but should you?
Mary Elizabeth Williams
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
Kate Harding
Wednesday, Nov 18, 2009 07:19 PST

Barbie, eat a sandwich

Care Bears on Fire think the fashionista needs a hoagie. Video
Mary Elizabeth Williams
Tuesday, Nov 17, 2009 16:20 PST

I'm an atheist surrounded by Catholics

I try to go along but it's hard concealing my beliefs
By Cary Tennis
Tuesday, Nov 17, 2009 16:13 PST

Sarah Palin, safe sex advocate?

OK, probably not. But suddenly she's talking about birth control and protected sex
Tracy Clark-Flory
Tuesday, Nov 17, 2009 14:04 PST

She wouldn't deploy, she got arrested

Was it an act of bravery or poor protocol?
Mary Elizabeth Williams
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
Kate Harding

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