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Sexism, Stereotypes Fill Valentine's Day: Are Americans Stuck in a 'Mad Men' Dating Mentality?

Sexism, Stereotypes Fill Valentine's Day: Are Americans Stuck in a 'Mad Men' Dating Mentality?

Valentine’s Day dating advice shows that when it comes to relationships, we’re still stuck in an out-dated 1950s mentality.

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Rebecca Martinson: Sorority Girl Who Wrote Viral Email Leaves Delta Gamma

Rebecca Martinson: Sorority Girl Who Wrote Viral Email Leaves Delta Gamma

Her email was inexcusable and appalling, but she shouldn't be punished forever for this, at least if she shows some remorse once the interwebs is finished chucking stones at her.

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Why the Purity Message is Insidious and Dangerous

Why the Purity Message is Insidious and Dangerous

Society tells us that virginity is a woman's prized possession. A woman should not be considered a lady by the presence of her hymen.

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Please God, No More Mr. "Nice Guy"

Please God, No More Mr. "Nice Guy"

"Nice Guys," the ones with the axe to grind with every woman who has ever chosen not to sleep with them — aren't nice at all and need a wake-up call.

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Mardi Gras 2013: 5 Places to Spend Mardi Gras Besides New Orleans

Mardi Gras 2013: 5 Places to Spend Mardi Gras Besides New Orleans

When you think Mardi Gras, New Orleans surely comes to mind, but lots of other cities know how to have a good time with the celebration.

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Cosplay: The Geek Backlash Against Women at Comic Con is Unfair, But Understandable

Cosplay: The Geek Backlash Against Women at Comic Con is Unfair, But Understandable

The recent geek backlash against attractive women in revealing costumes at comic conventions is not motivated by a hatred of women, but a deeper fear at the invasion of their world.

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Occupy Valentine’s Day: Why Valentine's Day Doesn't Make Us Happy

Occupy Valentine’s Day: Why Valentine's Day Doesn't Make Us Happy

For a holiday that’s dedicated to love and affection, a substantial number report feeling inadequate and miserable instead, for good reason.

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Daylight Savings Time 2013: Little Actual Savings

Daylight Savings Time 2013: Little Actual Savings

It turns out, Daylight Savings Time actually doesn't save much of anything, so why do we still do it?

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