" >Dr. Mary Ann Layden is Wrong About Sex
In late March there was a sting operation conducted at a Philly strip club that busted a handful of women for soliciting prostitution. The Daily News, a subsidiary of the Philadelphia Inquirer, posted this piece, masquerading as journalism. In it, Dr. Mary Ann Layden, an ardent anti-porn academic, is quoted repeatedly, making outrageous, unscientific and … Read more
When is Cheesecake Sexist? Interview with Andre Bennett
The first time I met Andre Bennett was at an indie movie premiere, and we chatted as I devoured free cake. Within a matter of moments, the film director and host of his own show on Y-Not Radio had proven his movie geek cred to me and we were fast friends. And when I heard … Read more
Ryan Gosling Wants You To Ask for That Raise, Ladies
For 50 years it’s been the law of the land that if two people do the same work, they should not be paid differently on the basis of their gender. This was a revolutionary idea, paving the way for succeeding generations women to have aspirations beyond being someone’s wife. Prior to it, an employer could … Read more
Kate McKinnon: SNL’s first lesbian cast member
There’s no good reason why comedy is soooooo dominated by men, even if Christopher Hitchens said otherwise. It has more to do with who we feel safe to laugh at, who can be self deprecating without being met with revulsion, and the interaction between a performer’s material/persona and our ability (and motivation) to empathize with … Read more
The End of Sexual Assault is the Beginning of Better Everything
I know if you’re reading this you’re already well aware that it’s Sexual Assault Awareness month and you’ve already got your Anti-Rape Ice Cream Cake and your No Means No party favors out for the guests. Or maybe you plan on marking the occasion in a more productive way. Here’s a quick video on why … Read more
