UK leader fears sperm-donor lesbian queen!
An outrageous view on gay marriage from a former conservative leader would be shocking, if it wasn't so funny
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 2:58 PM UTCAll Salon Gay marraige, Gay Marriage
All Salon Gay marraige, Gay Marriage
Horrifying new trend: Posting rapes to Facebook
Three Chicago teens are charged with a horrible sexual assault. They allegedly posted the video on social media
Monday, May 20, 2013 6:04 PM UTC 75Life Rape, Social Media, Chicago
GOP actually bullies an anti-bullying bill
Minnesota safe schools initiative dies after right balks, and local archdiocese calls it an "Orwellian nightmare"
Monday, May 20, 2013 2:52 PM UTC 39Life LGBT, Bullying, Minnesota
Is killing a fetus murder?
A man is charged with murder for giving his pregnant girlfriend an abortion pill and telling her it's an antibiotic
Friday, May 17, 2013 8:11 PM UTC 173Life Ariel Castro, Kermit Gosnell
Photographed secretly at home: Is it art?
A gallery show features pictures of residents shot through their windows. The subjects are understandably annoyed
Friday, May 17, 2013 2:41 PM UTC 50Life Photography, Art, controversy
My “truly remarkable” cancer breakthrough
That groundbreaking clinical trial in the New York Times? It's my study -- and I'm 15 months clean
Friday, May 17, 2013 11:45 AM UTC 34Life Cancer, Lab Rat, melanoma
Triumph of the viral crazies
Amy's Baking Company and a school that teaches creationism go viral and thrive -- thanks to us mocking them online
Thursday, May 16, 2013 2:51 PM UTC 81Life Amy's Baking Company
What’s wrong with Disney princesses?
A small victory for Merida doesn't change the company's dysfunctional branding
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 2:00 PM UTC 19Entertainment Disney, Brave, Consumerism
Angelina Jolie’s choice need not be yours
Her decision was brave. But don't forget the healthcare industry is getting rich exploiting breast cancer fears
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 2:07 PM UTC 22Entertainment Angelina Jolie, Peggy Orenstein
Seth Meyers pick: Why must late night be so white and male?
Seth Meyers is an affable, funny guy. But why in 2013 are we still looking for any diversity in late night?
Monday, May 13, 2013 7:41 PM UTC 32Entertainment Jimmy Kimmel, Late Night
There will never be another Barbara Walters
The retiring veteran newswoman set the gold standard for female journalists
Monday, May 13, 2013 2:47 PM UTC 24Life The View, Barbara Walters
Thirteen miles with my teenager
You learn a lot about your hometown -- and your daughter -- when you spend a day walking together away from iPhones
Friday, May 10, 2013 7:33 PM UTCLife Parenting, New York City, Cancer
Is the Catholic Church even trying to make sense on marriage equality?
A tough-talking letter to American Catholics on gay marriage reveals a shocking new level of ignorance
Thursday, May 9, 2013 2:49 PM UTC 51Life LGBT, Marriage equality
Should rape victims “submit”?
Air Force brochure says it may be "advisable." Believe it or not, it's the least of the military's problems
Wednesday, May 8, 2013 9:35 PM UTC 22Life rape in the military, Air Force
Is breast-feeding “gross”?
A Playboy playmate backtracks after calling it "incestual." But each mom's choice is her own -- and not for debate
Wednesday, May 8, 2013 2:35 PM UTC 56Life Motherhood, Breastfeeding, TMZ
Finally: FDA cracks down on tanning
Just in time for the spring rush, the FDA proposes new warning labels on indoor tanning and cancer
Tuesday, May 7, 2013 8:15 PM UTC 10Life FDA, melanoma, tanning, Cancer
Charles Ramsey, hero and viral superstar
Charles Ramsey helped save Amanda Berry -- and gave the interview of a lifetime VIDEO
Tuesday, May 7, 2013 6:51 PM UTC 80Life Video, Charles Ramsey
Twitter’s latest unfunny trend: #killallmen
A satire turns into a serious conversation -- but mostly it's an excuse for both sexes to be obnoxious
Tuesday, May 7, 2013 4:32 PM UTC 35Life Feminism, Men's rights, Twitter
Reminder: Men get raped too
Two high-profile cases remind us sexual assault isn't just a crime against women
Monday, May 6, 2013 8:13 PM UTC 30Life Rape, Nigel Evans, LGBT, Bullying
Why did Komen for the Cure give Nancy Brinker a 64 percent raise?
Komen, already under fire for shrinking contributions for breast cancer research, paid its CEO $684,000 last year
Monday, May 6, 2013 2:27 PM UTC 69Life Susan J. Komen for the Cure
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