USA Today: God Goes to the Office
February 8, 2010
In a perfect follow-up to our video podcast posted on Friday, Lake Lambert III pens a major op-ed in USA Today’s Monday religion section. Jesus instructed his followers not to… READ MORE
Category: Sociology
Rrrrriot for Girl Zines
February 1, 2010
The Announcement of NYU’s new Riot Grrl Archive at Fales Library has brought new attention to Alison Piepmeier’s book, Girl Zines. Two blog reviews, here and here, and a great… READ MORE
A Double Major in Modern Dance and Fat Studies
January 6, 2010
Esther D. Rothblum, professor of Women’s Studies at San Diego State University and co-editor of The Fat Studies Reader, talks to Patt Morrison on Southern California Public Radio about fat… READ MORE
Polls Don’t Kill Gun Control, People Do
December 14, 2009
Do NRA members want more gun control or do they fear President Obama will try to ban gun sales? Yes. Those are the seemingly contradictory findings from a new poll… READ MORE
Weight-loss industry masks its economic interests with bogus health concerns
November 24, 2009
An op-ed in the San Diego Union Tribune by Esther Rothblum, co-editor of The Fat Studies Reader. Fat studies scholars in the health and medical sciences have examined the economic… READ MORE
Jezebel Does Girl Zines
November 13, 2009
An American Prospect review of Girl Zines got some attention from America’s favorite women and culture blog, Jezebel. Since the 1990s, zines have played a crucial role in bringing awareness… READ MORE
Tricks, Treats, and Shattering Stereotypes
October 29, 2009
By Lara Frater Every October, I take an informal survey of plus size costumes. Not that I necessarily want to pay $65 for some polyester thing, but I like to… READ MORE
Hate Crime Laws and New Identities
October 28, 2009
by Mary Gray The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Hate Crimes Prevention Act will move from the United States’ legislative branch to its executive west wing today (Thursday October 22,… READ MORE