Madonna 60: Rebel Heart For The Ages
Madonna writhed around Like A Virgin and charged in like Joan of Arc rallying women to “Express Yourself!” any damn way they pleased. Today, this change maker turns 60. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Feminism
Women’s History Month: Dr. Helen Caldicott
A Woman You Need To Know Dr. Helen Caldicott was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize by Nobel Laureate, Linus Pauling, the Smithsonian Institute named her one of the most influential women of the 20th Century and history will show that her anti-nuclear … Continue reading
Remember Val the Bartender? She wrote a book about Hillary Clinton—sort of
For the election that never ended, what better way to calm our nerves than with a nice, strong cocktail? What’s the harm? We’re already experiencing a year-long hangover, anyway. And, really, has there been a single day since Trump and … Continue reading
Remembering Marlene Dietrich On Her 115th Birthday
REAL WOMEN WEAR PANTSUITS! An original who is still remembered on her 115th birthday, Marlene Dietrich — the honorary Grand Dame of Pantsuit Nation — was born in Berlin, Germany on December 29, 1901. In 1930, Dietrich wore a … Continue reading
Hillary Makes Herstory! This One Is For The Girls!
So, for anyone who’s still in doubt, Hillary was championing women and children when you didn’t think it was a cause, when you weren’t paying attention, when it wasn’t “viral” on social media, or the cause du jour. Remember, integrity is what you do when no one is watching.
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Happy Birthday, Linda Ronstadt
Today is this Mexican girl’s birthday. Olé! I bet she split open her Donald Trump piñata in one swooping swing! Glenn Frey, of the Eagles, inducts Linda Rondstadt into the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame in 2014. Fun Fact: In … Continue reading
Oh, Gloria Steinem! Happy 80th Birthday!
You know she comes around here At just about midnight She make ya feel so good. Lord! She make ya feel all right And her name is G-L-O-R-I-A G-L-O-R-I-A (GLORIA) G-L-O-R-I-A (GLORIA) I’m gonna shout it all night (GLORIA) I’m … Continue reading
Guru’s Jazzmatazz: It’s Time To Mellow And Lounge After A 24-Hour Ride On The American Political Roller Coaster
Yesterday was a tense and frustrating day in the United States. Actually, it was more like cra-cra-crazy! The morning awoke the country to the news that the The Supreme Court voided a central part of the Voting Rights Act, a law … Continue reading
Happy Birthday, Hillary Clinton!
In 1969, Hillary Clinton made history as the first student ever to give a commencement address at Wellesley College in its then- 94-year existence. When Hillary gave her commencement speech — always questioning and challenging the status quo — she received a standing ovation after shocking the … Continue reading
The Cherie Bomb 