sexism

Don’t Allow Anti-Feminist Icon Phyllis Schlafly To Have The Last Word on Gender Equality

Don’t Allow Anti-Feminist Icon Phyllis Schlafly To Have The Last Word on Gender Equality

In an ironic twist of fate, conservative anti-feminist and anti-union activist Phyllis Schlafly passed away on Labor Day. I have written about Schlafly in several blogs, on FB and in my book American Woman: The Poll Dance. I spoke ill of her while she was alive. I have no desire to speak ill of her […]

Why Bill Maher Was Wrong To Ask: ‘Is America Ready For A Female President?’

Why Bill Maher Was Wrong To Ask: ‘Is America Ready For A Female President?’

On his HBO show Real Time, Bill Maher asked the question, “Is America ready for a female president?” One of his guests, America Ferraro, a Clinton surrogate, commented that Maher’s question was boring. He insisted his question is a valid one and defended his position by pointing out the uptick in racist rhetoric and behavior […]

The Ugly Underbelly Of Blatant Sexism Will Be Exposed In A Whole New Way If A Woman Is Elected President

The Ugly Underbelly Of Blatant Sexism Will Be Exposed In A Whole New Way If A Woman Is Elected President

We ain’t seen nothing yet… Incidents of sexism and misogyny will not fall by the wayside if Hillary wins in November. The Ugly Underbelly Of Blatant Sexism Will Be Exposed In A Whole New Way If Hillary Wins In November When Barack Obama became the first African-American president of the United States, the thin façade of […]

Open Letter To Republicans About Donald Trump

Open Letter To Republicans About Donald Trump

A white supremacist now leads the GOP.  It’s all come down to a terrifying reality. Donald Trump is now the face of the Republican Party. I realize a growing number of you would argue that Trump doesn’t represent your values, your ideology or your particular brand of patriotism. Many of you are declaring you’d vote […]

Women In Sports Face Online Harassment: ‘I Hope A Hockey Player Beats You To Death’ – VIDEO

Women In Sports Face Online Harassment: ‘I Hope A Hockey Player Beats You To Death’ – VIDEO

Men recite threatening tweets sent to women in sports. Julie DiCaro and Sarah Spain earn their living writing about sports. But there’s a problem. They’re women. This means they receive an inordinate amount of loathsome and threatening harassment from depraved Twitter trolls. Everything from name-calling to rape and death threats. The women appeared in a […]