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Hi everyone! I’m back from vacation. Thanks to my fellow Skepchicks for covering for me and it’s good to be back!
- How the system of beauty has hurt female politicians – From Eric.
- Is it important to claim the term “feminist”? – A discussion in response to Salon’s I’m not a feminist but…
- HBO’s doing a historical comedy about paleontologists – Those are words I never expected to see together but oh boy does it make me happy. It’ll be called “Bone Wars.”
- A woman’s prayer makes Mormon history – Jean Stevens, “…became the first woman to recite a prayer at a general session of the faith’s semiannual conferences, which Mormons consider the most important religious gatherings of the year.”
I’m so glad Obama’s comment put the issue of women being professionally judged by their appearance into a mainstream discussion. Granted, there were many idiotic responses. By and large, the media failed spectacularly in their discussion of the subject. But this sexist double standard is overdue for exposure.
Also, cudos to the president for immediately apologizing. That sets a good precedent