As a young, blonde woman, I get attention from sleazy men everywhere. I’ve been whistled at my whole life, and I’ve tended to take it as a compliment—well, a creepy,…
Between Worlds
For the longest time I could not decide what to write about this week. I’ve settled into life as an intern in New York City pretty well and I felt…
Bodies
Why do we alienate ourselves so much from our bodies? It’s that big piece of machinery attached to your head. ~Carrie Latet Female bodies are the subject of constant, and…
Go, Girl, Go
“It is confidence in our bodies, minds and spirits that allows us to keep looking for new adventures, new directions to grow in, and new lessons to learn – which…
The Push to Be White
I faced the camera with the air of someone awaiting a root canal. Always preferring to be behind the lens rather than in front of it, and liking to capture…
Body Scanners and Why They Worry Me
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the new security measures involved in domestic and international air travel, about body scanners and enhanced pat-downs, and about the reasons for them,…
Get yourself a girlfriend, or two!
By AJ When trying to think of a topic for this months column, I found myself skimming through accounts of women’s travels to dig up some themes. Something that comes…
Sexism and Candy
Sexism and Candy By Beth At night I sit around with the boys and drink beer. We slap at mosquitoes while we chew the basics- soccer, women, who’s talking about…