Class war - xoJane

I Have the BRCA Mutations, But Unlike Angelina Jolie, I Can't Afford a Preventative Mastectomy

s.e. smith — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400

For now, all I can do is hang my hopes on the slim percentage that I won’t get breast cancer, knowing that if a tumor develops, it’s not like I can afford to treat that either.

"Say No to Size Zero:" How Judging Thin Women Doesn't Promote Body Acceptance

s.e. smith — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:30:00 -0400

Lashing out at thin women to tell them they aren’t wanted isn’t the way to address disparities and prejudices in fashion.

Yahoo Comes Up With Perfect Recipe for Pushing Women Out of the Workplace

s.e. smith — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 10:30:00 -0500

Mayer thinks maternity leave is for chumps, wants to abolish working from home, and seems to have a vision of “equality” that involves women being just like men -- even though they live in a society where this isn’t feasible.

Obama Wants to Raise the Minimum Wage (But Not Enough)

s.e. smith — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 18:00:00 -0500

Naturally, being a pinko commie queer who is never satisfied, I’m not totally happy with the President’s minimum wage proposal.

I'm Turning 35; What Does Adulthood Even MEAN Anymore?

Marianne — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 14:00:00 -0400

35 is totally an adult. And it's awesome.

I'm Up In Your Instagram, Ruinin' It

s.e. smith — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:00:26 -0400

I’m one of those horrible Android users ruining your Instagram forever.

Class War in Beverly Hills

s.e. smith — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:00:19 -0400

If you were airlifted straight to Rodeo Drive, you’d have no idea the United States is in the grip of an economic meltdown; you’d probably think it was a wealthy, happy, healthy country.

Why I Love Unions

s.e. smith — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:00:19 -0500

Some of the ATT trucks around town have a sticker I’ve always loved: If you like a 40 hour work week, thank a union member.