Tanya Erzen takes us into the world of "Twilight" fandom. Also, Senator David Vitter runs into serious woman problems, and "Friday Night Lights" show the world how to tell a realistic abortion story.
Sharon Lerner talks about the war on moms. Also, that's probably it for the Elena Kagan hearings, and we learned nothing. Health care reform starts actually happening, in tiny, tiny steps.
Sady Doyle discusses why giving girls easy answers to the boyfriend question doesn't work. Also, the Elena Kagan hearings begin, and what do you do when anti-feminist women start pretending they're feminists?
Talking motherhood and feminism with Amber Kinser. Kentucky puts a stop to criminalizing women who choose to give birth despite drug addictions, and why mandatory ultrasound laws are immoral, insulting, and ineffective.
Sheri Parks talks about archetypes and stereotypes of the strong black woman. Also, a look at the new crop of female conservative politicians, and a quick review of the good, the bad, the stupid, and the hopeful in summer movies.
Lori Freedman explains why many doctors would like to perform abortions, but find that they can't. Also, the crawl of opposition to Elena Kagan, and how women can be punished for being too beautiful or not beautiful enough.
Leora Tanenbaum talks about bad shoes and the women who love them. Also, looking at the impending reversal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, and how the health care reform bill will start helping women prevent unintended pregnancy….eventually.
Courtney Martin talks about women realizing they're feminists. Also, reality TV handles domestic violence responsibly, and the hand-wringing over abortion providers advertising that they provide abortion.
Jessica Grose on what the new Gallup polling on abortion means. Also, week two of Elena Kagan watch, and the sex scandals involving major league hypocrites get even funnier.
Rachel Jones from the Guttmacher on new research about who gets abortions. Also, the SCOTUS confirmation circus is now underway, and the mainstream media covers the 50th anniversary of the pill.
