Feminist Weekly: Commencement 2013 Edition
Sam Meier in Media & Tech 9 hours ago
This week, activists took steps to end the gender-based hate speech of #FBrape pages, students plan to protest Kelly Ayotte's commencement speech, and millennials' loan debt continues to mount.
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13 Lessons PolicyMic Writers Can Teach You About College Graduation 2013
Sam Meier in Millennials 1 day ago
You better wise up.
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Everything You Need to Know About GIFs, Explained in GIFs
Sam Meier in Media & Tech 2 days ago
GIF-alicious, definition, make those blogs go crazy.
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Feminist Weekly: Graduates, Start Your Commencing
Sam Meier in Media & Tech 1 week ago
This week, PolicyMic writers tackled everything from the post-graduate feminist job market to Senator Elizabeth Warren's student loan bill to abortion rights in El Salvador. Check it out!
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Calling All Millennials: Weigh In On Higher Education and Social Justice
Sam Meier in Millennials 1 week ago
As millions of millennials begin to matriculate, PolicyMic hosts a special discussion on social justice and higher education next week. What's your take?
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Feminist Weekly: Colleges Confront Rape, Women and Fair Wages, What's a Justice Feminist?
Sam Meier in Media & Tech 2 weeks ago
This week, PolicyMic Pundits wrote about everything from how to get a great bikini body (pro tip: put a bikini on your body) to voting rights in Washington D.C. and Joe Biden. Check it out!
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10 Ways to Master Writing For the Web
Sam Meier in Media & Tech 2 weeks ago
You've heard of SEO. You know about digital content. You're up-to-date on news and politics. You've made your way to PolicyMic. What next?
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'Brews With Rob Portman' Event Coverage By PolicyMic's Molly Spaeth
Sam Meier in Media & Tech 2 weeks ago
On Monday, PolicyMic's Molly Spaeth attends the "Brews With Senator Portman" event in Washington, D.C. Follow her live Twitter feed to find out about Portman's take on same-sex marriage and more.
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Feminist Weekly: May Day, Sallie Mae Protests, Marriage Equality, and More!
Sam Meier in Media & Tech 3 weeks ago
This week, PolicyMic Pundits weighed in on sexual assault awareness and prevention for our special week of coverage, but our social justice coverage didn't stop there. Check it out!
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Join PolicyMic's Feminist Writing Skillshare and Publish Next to Senator Claire McCaskill
Sam Meier in Media & Tech 4 weeks ago
Apply to PolicyMic's amazing feminist writing skillshare and write alongside Senator Claire McCaskill about the issues that matter most.
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Join PolicyMic's Special Week Of Discussion On Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention
Sam Meier in Media & Tech 4 weeks ago
The end of April marks the end of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month 2013. Over the next week, PolicyMic will host a community discussion focused on sexual violence.
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Feminist Weekly: After the Boston Marathon Bombing, Focusing On Our Community
Sam Meier in Media & Tech 1 month ago
All the best PolicyMic pieces on race, gender, sex, and sexuality in politics and culture from the past week ... plus GIFs.
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Next PolicyMic Social Justice Writers Happy Hour!
Sam Meier in Media & Tech 2 months ago
Missed your chance to meet all of the awesome Policy Mic-ers tackling issues of sex, gender, sexuality, race, identity, and other topics the first time around? Don't worry; here's your chance.
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New Delhi Erupts in Protest Over Rape Of a 7-Year-Old Girl At Her School
Sam Meier in World 3 months ago
A 7-year-old girl was sexually assaulted in a primary school on Thursday. On Friday, hundreds gathered outside the hospital where she is being treated to protest.
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India Protests: New Delhi Erupts After 7-Year-Old Girl Raped At School
Sam Meier in World 3 months ago
Police are investigating the rape of a 7-year-old girl in her school in New Delhi, reigniting protests over India's insufficient and poorly enforced sexual assault laws.
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Black History Month: What Americans Can Learn From #WhiteHistoryClasses
Sam Meier in Politics 3 months ago
The end of February marks the end of Black History Month, but as the Twitter trend #WhiteHistoryClasses shows, Americans still have a lot to learn about the history of black history.
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VAWA Vote: Bill Finally Passes, Heads to President Obama
Sam Meier in Politics 3 months ago
The Violence Against Women Act, which expired over 500 days ago, has finally been reauthorized by Congress.
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Battle Over Gender Wage Gap is Really a Fight Over the Nature Of the Free Market
Sam Meier in Business 3 months ago
Obama has floated the idea that Congress should pass the failed Paycheck Fairness Act to combat the gender wage gap and address income inequality in America.
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PolicyMic Sex, Gender, Race & Social Justice Writers Happy Hour!
Sam Meier in Media & Tech 3 months ago
Are your favorite topics on PolicyMic sex, gender, sexuality, activism, race, social justice, and identity politics? Drop by our office to meet other writers who agree!
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PolicyMic Wants You ... to Write About Sexuality, Gender, and Race
Sam Meier in Media & Tech 4 months ago
Do you know what LGBTQIA means? Do you think the real war on women is economic? Do you have something to say about affirmative action? PolicyMic wants to hear from you!
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John Kerry Nomination: Will the New Secretary Of State Be Able to Do What Hillary Clinton Did For Women's Health?
Sam Meier in Politics 4 months ago
Amidst all the hubbub over Hillary Clinton's new Super PAC and potential presidential bid, her record on women's health globally should not be forgotten, especially by her replacement.
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Kimberly McCarthy Execution Postponed to April: Will She Be the First Woman Executed in the U.S. in Over 2 Years?
Sam Meier in Politics 4 months ago
On Tuesday, Kimberly McCarthy will be the first woman to be executed in the U.S. since 2010. Women almost never face the death penalty, one of many potential biases in capital punishment.
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Happy 200th Birthday, 'Pride and Prejudice'!
Sam Meier in Culture 4 months ago
From the 6-hour BBC mini-series to Pride & Prejudice & Zombies, Jane Austen's novel continues to entrance readers even 200 years after its publication. And not just because of Colin Firth.
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Wall Street Journal Says Not to Let Women in Combat Roles Because They'll Have to Poop Next to Men
Sam Meier in World 4 months ago
After Defense Secretary Leon Panetta's announcement on Thursday that women will soon be able to serve in more ground combat roles, some objections went straight into the toilet. Literally.
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Women On the Front Lines: Panetta to Lift Combat Restrictions For Female Soldiers
Sam Meier in World 4 months ago
On Thursday, Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta is expected to announce that women in the military will be able to serve in more combat roles than ever before.
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This Heroic 11-Year-Old Girl Just Stood Up to President Obama For Trans People Everywhere
Sam Meier in Millennials 4 months ago
After President Obama's historic inaugural speech, an 11-year-old trans girl took it upon herself to point out who the commander-in-chief overlooked.
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7 Things Republicans Are Talking About At the House GOP Retreat, Narrated in GIFs
Sam Meier in Politics 4 months ago
The House Republicans have retreated to Virginia in order to regroup and repair the GOP's image after resounding defeats in 2012. Here's what's going on behind those doors, illustrated in GIFs.
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75% Of Millennials Are Pro Choice, And 65% Are Pro-Life. Wait. What?
Sam Meier in Politics 4 months ago
A study by the Public Religion Research Institute finds that millennials simultaneously identify as pro-life and pro-choice, reflecting America's age-old ambivalence over abortion rights.
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Daily Mail Claims Women Secretly Love Street Harassment, to Surprise Of Women Everywhere
Sam Meier in Millennials 4 months ago
The UK news site claims that secretly, women love it when men whistle at them, and it must be true, because research says so.
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Planned Parenthood Advocates Against "Pro-Life" and "Pro-Choice" Labels in Surprising New Video
Sam Meier in Politics 4 months ago
A new video from Planned Parenthood's "Not In Her Shoes" campaign is a stark shift away from pro-choice rhetoric, reflecting the increasing confusion about abortion rights in America.
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Jessica Chastain Golden Globes YouTube Speech: Chastain Calls Kathryn Bigelow "Fearless"
Sam Meier in Culture 4 months ago
Jessica Chastain took home a Golden Globe for best actress in a drama for her portrayal of CIA agent Maya in Kathryn Bigelow's Zero Dark Thirty. She was quick to praise her "fearless" director.
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YouTube Jodie Foster Golden Globes Speech: 5 Highlights You Missed the First Time
Sam Meier in Culture 4 months ago
Jodi Foster's acceptance speech for the Cecil B. DeMille award at the Golden Globes left many viewers deeply moved. If you were crying too hard to hear them, here are the top 5 quotes you missed.
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YouTube Lena Dunham Golden Globes Speech: Actress, Writer Wins 2 Awards for 'Girls'
Sam Meier in Culture 4 months ago
26-year-old actress, writer, filmmaker, and producer Lena Dunham took home two Golden Globes for her HBO show 'Girls.'
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As Arizona Goes, So Goes the Nation ... And Arizona is Struggling
Sam Meier in Politics 4 months ago
Arizona has gotten some bad press in the past few years, but it deserves still more national attention. As new research shows, the future of the nation may well be the Southwest.
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PolicyMic New Year's Resolution: Build a Better Discussion Section
Sam Meier in Media & Tech 5 months ago
As another year of growth begins here at PolicyMic, we want to take the time to review the rules for our commenting community and start the new year off right.
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Westboro Baptist Church: 250,000 Americans Think It Should Be Defined as a Hate Group
Sam Meier in Politics 5 months ago
A petition calling on Obama to label the Westboro Baptist Church a hate group on the White House "We the People" site has gathered nearly 250,000 signatures in the past 12 days.
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How to Avoid Talking Politics With Your Family ... And Survive the Holidays
Sam Meier in Culture 5 months ago
Talking about politics with your family is enough to make you wish you were back in the middle of the hyper-partisan election media blitz. Here's how to avoid it entirely over the holidays.
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This Brave Millennial Ran Across the Brooklyn Bridge in Heels for Homeless LGBT Youth
Sam Meier in Millennials 5 months ago
In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, college activist Jacob Tobia started a campaign to benefit homeless LGBT youth in New York City — by running across the Brooklyn Bridge in 5 inch heels.
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Can This Cool Crowdsourced Campaign Shake Up the Fight for Reproductive Rights?
Sam Meier in Politics 5 months ago
A is For aims to reclaim Hester Prynne's infamous scarlet letter to do some good in the continual fight over reproductive rights in the U.S. through innovative crowdsourcing and viral videos.
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Michigan Cares About Right to Work, But Not the Right to an Abortion
Sam Meier in Politics 5 months ago
At 2 A.M. this morning, the Michigan House of Representatives passed one of the most anti-choice pieces of legislation in the nation.
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Standardized Testing Gets Even More Controversial With New Sex Ed Test
Sam Meier in Science 5 months ago
A revolutionary standardized health education test for high school and middle school students in Washington, D.C., should be the national standard for sex ed evaluation.
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11% of Millennials are Unemployed, But 76% Are ... Happy?
Sam Meier in Millennials 5 months ago
Are millennials part of the American pursuit of happiness? Studies show that contrary to what you might think from reading Thought Catalog or the New York Times, the kids are alright.
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27% of Fortune 500 Companies Have No Women Executives
Sam Meier in Business 5 months ago
A new report reveals that women hold only 16.6% of all Fortune 500 company board seats, and 27.8% of these companies have zero women serving as executive officers. Here's why it matters.
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Massachusetts Has One of the Worst Wage Gaps in the Nation
Sam Meier in Business 5 months ago
The wage gap between men and women in the U.S. is a national trend — and it turns out Massachusetts, one of the most progressive states, fares badly when it comes to equal pay for equal work.
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Axe Cuddle Ad: Newest Axe Effect Ad Is the Stupidest Yet
Sam Meier in Culture 5 months ago
Axe's newest ad debuts the revolutionary "Morning After Pillow" for the man who wants to avoid post-coital cuddling: just more silliness and sexism from an ad campaign renowned for such.
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DOMA: Justice Scalia Reaffirms Legislating Morality, Will Uphold Prop 8
Sam Meier in Politics 5 months ago
As the Supreme Court's ruling on DOMA nears, Justice Antonin Scalia asked Princeton students yesterday, "If we cannot have moral feelings against homosexuality, can we have it against murder?"
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Lady Ada Lovelace: 4 Women in Computer Science Who Deserve a Google Doodle
Sam Meier in Media & Tech 5 months ago
On December 10th, Google honors Ada Lovelace in honor of the early computer programmer's 197th birthday. Here are the top five other female computer programmers Google should Doodle next.
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Let's Call a Truce in the War on Feminism
Sam Meier in Millennials 5 months ago
In her widely-read Fox News piece, Suzanne Venker identified a so-called 'war on men.' Now, she's back to call a truce, but she should really stop fighting against her worst enemy: feminism.
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If the Supreme Court Was Filled With 20 Somethings, Here Is How It Would Rule on Gay Marriage
Sam Meier in Politics 5 months ago
The Supreme Court is expected to announce on Friday whether or not it will address challenges to the Defense of Marriage Act. How would an all-millennial SCOTUS rule?
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Fiscal Cliff 2013: The One Infographic That Explains Everything
Sam Meier in Business 6 months ago
An amazing infographic by NerdWallet summarizes everything you need to know about the impending fiscal cliff.
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Paul Ryan 2016: If He Intends to Fight Poverty as President, He Should Start Now
Sam Meier in Politics 6 months ago
On Tuesday, Paul Ryan challenged the GOP to address poverty more directly, claiming that the war on poverty has failed so far, but Republicans can turn it around. Can he really do so in 2016?
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In the Fight for LGBTQ Rights, A Surprise Ally in Pyschiatry
Sam Meier in Science 6 months ago
On Saturday, the American Psychiatric Association announced several changes to the DSM, its ultimate manual. One controversial change could mean a world of difference for LGBTQ activists.
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Hillary Clinton 2016: This Could Be Her First Campaign Video
Sam Meier in Politics 6 months ago
A tribute to Hillary Clinton first aired at the Saban Forum is making the rounds on YouTube as a potential first campaign video in 2016, but she has plenty of great clips to choose from.
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Gay Dad Defends AZ Principal Who Punished Male Students by Making Them Hold Hands
Sam Meier in Politics 6 months ago
In Mesa, Arizona, a principal accused of supporting bullying and institutional homophobia with an unusual punishment for fighting finds an unlikely supporter.
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The World May Literally End Before DOMA is Struck Down
Sam Meier in Politics 6 months ago
Maine has announced that its marriage equality law will take effect on December 29th. As SCOTUS delays its DOMA ruling and the Mayan doomsday approaches, will marriage equality make it in time?
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The Solo Cup That Changes Colors to Warn You of Date Rape Drugs
Sam Meier in Politics 6 months ago
A plastic cup that warns drinkers about date rape drugs? An innovative new product from DrinkSavvy, Inc. may help reduce the rate of drug-facilitated sexual assault.
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Liz Lemon Wedding: 30 Rock and Parks and Rec Subvert Our Marriage Norms
Sam Meier in Culture 6 months ago
Dressed in her Star Wars robes, 30 Rock's Liz Lemon tied the knot on Thursday night. Does her wedding, and the impending wedding on Parks and Rec, signal the triumph of trite fairy tale endings?
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1,750 Women Will Serve in State Legislatures in 2012: How Many Are in Your State?
Sam Meier in Politics 6 months ago
New data from Rugter's Center for American Women in Politics details the gender gap across U.S. state legislatures. Colorado leads the way with 40%; how does your state fare with the fairer sex?
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113th Congress Members: 19 Republicans Appointed to House Committee Chairs, All White Men
Sam Meier in Politics 6 months ago
While Bill O'Reilly may bemoan the fact that the white establishment is now the minority, he has only to look to the newly-appointed GOP House Committee chairs to see a sea of white male faces.
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Pentagon Sued by ACLU Over Discrimination Against Women in the Military
Sam Meier in World 6 months ago
On Tuesday, the ACLU announced that it will sue the Department of Defense on the behalf of four servicewomen over regarding a policy which prohibits women from serving in ground combat units.
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National Day of Listening 2012: How to Celebrate Story Telling on Black Friday
Sam Meier in Millennials 6 months ago
Stop shopping and grab your tape recorder: Friday is the National Day of Listening.
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Cyber Monday 2012: After Black Friday, Turn to Web Shopping for Best Deals
Sam Meier in Culture 6 months ago
Forget Black Friday: for the past seven years, more and more Americans have been turning to the internet to do their holiday shopping. Here's everything you need to know about Cyber Monday.
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Thanksgiving 2012: Top 7 Things Millennials Have to be Thankful For
Sam Meier in Millennials 6 months ago
Millennials face dreary economic woes, which may have turned us into the most disaffected, apathetic generation ever, or whatever. But on Thanksgiving, we must remember our gifts — via GIFs.
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Election 2012 Results Show Women Voters Making Huge Impacts in Politics
Sam Meier in Politics 6 months ago
On Election Day, we finally got to see what the "women's vote" turned out to be — and how many women turned out to vote — while women made historic gains in congressional representation.
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Why I am Voting Feminist in Election 2012
Sam Meier in Politics 7 months ago
While the newest polls show that Romney may be erasing Obama's lead with women, but both are lacking when it comes to feminist concerns like health care, unemployment, and other rights.
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This Week, Recapped in 8 Feminist GIFs
Sam Meier in Millennials 7 months ago
This week, Richard Mourdock established his credits as Akin 2.0, the gap between conservatives and liberals widened as the race got closer, and a few voices spoke out to tell their own stories.
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Tina Fey Rape Rant: Lena Dunham, Amy Poehler, and Other Celebs Speak Up
Sam Meier in Politics 7 months ago
Tina Fey is about to lose her mind, Amy Poehler is drawing the line, you don't own Lesley Gore, and Lena Dunham wants you to vote: why celebrities are speaking up about women's rights.
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Presidential Polls 2012: As Gender Gap Closes, Candidates Struggle to Learn What Women Want
Sam Meier in Politics 7 months ago
The newest poll from AP-GfK shows that Mitt Romney may be erasing Barack Obama's lead with women, even as Obama gains with men. Here's what to make of this "churning gender gap."
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iPad Mini Rumors, iPad Mini Release Date, iPad Mini Price: LIVE Apple Coverage
Sam Meier in Media & Tech 7 months ago
At long last, Apple may finally unveil the much-hyped iPad Mini, taking the tablet world by storm. Check in for live updates on Apple's announcement today!
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What TV Channel is the Debate on Tonight: Where and When to Watch the Debate
Sam Meier in Politics 7 months ago
Can't make it to Florida for tonight's presidential debate at 9 p.m. EST? Don't worry, you can still watch on ABC, NBC, FOX, and several other major news networks!
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Presidential Debate Time and Place: Details for Monday Night Debate on Foreign Policy in Florida
Sam Meier in Politics 7 months ago
The last presidential debate takes place on Monday night in Boca Raton. But for those of us unable to make it to the Sunshine State, here are schedule details, channel listings and live streams.
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What Channel is the Presidential Debate: Channel Listing and Live Stream for the Last Debate
Sam Meier in Politics 7 months ago
Wondering where to watch the debate between Mitt Romney and Barack Obama? Options abound. Check out a complete channel list and live stream below!
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Rasmussen Polls Show Romney Barely Leading Obama, Both Still Battling For Last Minute Voters
Sam Meier in Politics 7 months ago
While we can't expect binders full of women in Monday night's debate, the newest polls show that Romney is pulling ahead with voters, possibly continuing to close the gender gap.
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Last Presidential Debate Schedule: At 9 PM EST, Obama and Romney Debate Foreign Policy
Sam Meier in Politics 7 months ago
In the final presidential debate on Monday night, Mitt Romney and Barack Obama are expected to clash over China, the war in Afghanistan, Israel and Iran, and other foreign policy matters.
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Who Won the Presidential Debate Tonight: Candidates Banter and Banter to Little Avail
Sam Meier in Politics 7 months ago
President Barack Obama and Republican rival Mitt Romney will meet at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Fla., at 9:00 pm EST on Monday. Follow along here LIVE for feminist GIF-filled fun!
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Women in Election 2012: How We Can Go Beyond Binders
Sam Meier in Politics 7 months ago
This week, Photoshopped stock images of binders abounded after Romney's debate comment, Obama and Romney seek the elusive women's vote, and the role that sex and gender identity play in voting.
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Mitt Romney Binders Full of Women: A Sneak Peek into the Three Rings to Rule Them All
Sam Meier in Politics 7 months ago
After the second presidential debate, binders full of women have become a viral sensation. Here's a sneak peek inside the policies contained in Mitt Romney's infamous collection of three-rings.
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Who Won the Debate: How Women's Issues Dominated the Presidential Debate, As Narrated in GIFs
Sam Meier in Politics 7 months ago
Check in for complete live GIF coverage of the second presidential debate tonight at 9 p.m. EST a Hofstra University — with special animated shout outs for teh womenz.
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Robo Romney: Mitt Romney Agrees With Everyone, As New Political Meme Site Documents
Sam Meier in Politics 7 months ago
Before the debate tonight, voters should ask themselves what the candidates care about in politics. Unfortunately, as RoboRomney.com documents, Mitt Romney doesn't seem to know what he thinks.
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Friday Feminist Round Up: Martha Raddatz, Reddit Creepshots, and Reproductive Rights
Sam Meier in Millennials 7 months ago
This week, Martha Raddatz earned acclaim for her masterful moderating, Reddit was forced to deal with r/CreepShots, and reproductive rights debates raged across the internet.
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Draw the Line: Why Kevin Bacon and Meryl Streep Want You to Stand Up for Reproductive Rights
Sam Meier in Politics 7 months ago
What do Meryl Streep, Kevin Bacon, Amy Poehler and Sarah Silverman have in common, besides their knack for comedic gold? They're all asking you to draw the line on reproductive rights.
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VP Debate Summary: 1 Question Which Mattered Most to 1 in 6 Viewers
Sam Meier in Politics 7 months ago
Thursday's vice presidential debate covered a range of foreign policy and domestic concerns. But many had to wait until the debate was nearly over to hear about the issue we wanted discussed.
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VP Debate 2012 Gone Mad Libs: Play Along At Home
Sam Meier in Politics 7 months ago
To avoid a snoozefest like the first presidential debate last week, look no further than PolicyMic's handy-dandy vice presidential debate Mad Lib. More gaffes and more laughs guaranteed.
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Coming Out Day 2012: On Being a Millennial Ally to LGBTQ Americans
Sam Meier in Politics 7 months ago
Millennials are seen to be more progressive when it comes to LGBTQ equality, but on National Coming Out Day, allies must vocally reaffirm our support for our LGBTQ friends, family, and peers.
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Romney Abortion Comment: Why Mitt Romney Will Be a Pro Life President
Sam Meier in Politics 7 months ago
Despite recent claims that Mitt Romney has "shifted to the center," when it comes to abortion, the GOP candidate still plans to be a pro-life president.
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Latest Presidential Polls Show 1 in 6 Americans Think Abortion is Important in Election 2012
Sam Meier in Politics 8 months ago
While the economy is issue number one for most voters, a recent Gallup poll reminds us that other issues aren't off the table yet, including controversial issues like abortion rights.
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McCaskill Akin Polls: What to Make of the Missouri Senate Race as Todd Akin Loses Ground
Sam Meier in Politics 8 months ago
New polls show that Claire McCaskill has gained ground against her Republican challenger, Todd Akin. What does this say about the Missouri Senate race?
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Who Won the Debate Yesterday: The Different Visions of Obama and Romney We Failed to See
Sam Meier in Politics 8 months ago
Obama's subdued performance along with Romney's aggressive use of the president's usual rhetoric and the candidates' mutual emphasis on communality made the first debate a murky affair.
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Obama vs Romney Debate: The Proper Role for the Federal Government in Election 2012
Sam Meier in Politics 8 months ago
As Romney and Obama face off on issues of domestic policy, what role should the federal government play in solving the problems that America faces?
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PolicyMic Editors' Blog: 4 Principles to Keep the Highest Quality Discussion on the Web
Sam Meier in Media & Tech 8 months ago
Here at PolicyMic, our community comes first — which is why we hold ourselves and our writers to high standards when it comes to both writing articles and responding to them.
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Latest Presidential Polls Show Obama Leads Romney When It Comes to Women
Sam Meier in Politics 8 months ago
While a number of women who worked for Mitt Romney are now taking to the trail to praise him for "working with women," polls show that Obama still has the lead when it comes to women. Why?
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McCaskill vs Akin Polls: Why Claire McCaskill Will Have to Appeal to Obama to Defeat Akin
Sam Meier in Politics 8 months ago
Todd Akin's race for the U.S. Senate in Missouri is playing out on a national scale symbolically. The GOP is beginning to back Akin again - what should Claire McCaskill do?
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GoldieBlox Creator is a Sterling Example of Millennial Social Entrepreneurship in Engineering
Sam Meier in Media & Tech 8 months ago
The 29-year-old engineer started her own company to get more girls into engineering. Her Kickstarter campaign indicates that her toy will be hitting shelves soon to inspire the next generation.
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Akin McCaskill Polls: Todd Akin Vies for Senate in Missouri, Slams McCaskill on Obamacare
Sam Meier in Politics 8 months ago
Despite repeated calls for Todd Akin to drop out of the race, he will challenge Claire McCaskill for the U.S. Senate seat in Missouri - but can he win, and how will he campaign?
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Why Have Kids: Jessica Valenti on What Millennials Need to Know about Parenting
Sam Meier in Millennials 8 months ago
Although millennials have been called the "cheapest generation," we may soon find ourselves facing an incredibly expensive choice: whether or not to have children. Jessica Valenti advises.
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Sexting on the Rise for Millennials: Why We Need to Get Beyond OMG and WTF in Research
Sam Meier in Science 8 months ago
A new study confirms that teens are still sexting —and we might have to deal with what this means about millennials' attitudes towards sex, sexuality, and technology.
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Outrageous New York Sex Ed Handouts Show We Still Teach Our Children Sexism
Sam Meier in Science 8 months ago
A new study by the NYCLU demonstrates that sex education in New York public schools is afflicted by bias, factual inaccuracy, and pervasive gender stereotypes.
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Violence Against Women Act: On 18th Anniversary, Time for Democrats and Republicans to Compromise
Sam Meier in Politics 8 months ago
The Violence Against Women Act is currently languishing in Congress. Republicans, Democrats, and Independents must come together, as they have in the past, to reauthorize the law.
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As the Birth Control Debate Continues, Have a Happy First Annual Global Female Condom Day
Sam Meier in Science 8 months ago
Take a break from national debates on birth control to pay homage to one misunderstood method: the internal condom.
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Gender, GIFs, and Millennial Journalism: Real Talk with Former GOOD Editor Ann Friedman
Sam Meier in Media & Tech 8 months ago
Former executive editor of GOOD Magazine Ann Friedman talks Tumblr, Twitter, and trend pieces on women's issues, and what they mean for the future of journalism.
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Ann Coulter Sandra Fluke Comments: On Standing Up and Stopping Sexism
Sam Meier in Politics 8 months ago
Ann Coulter's tasteless, sexist commentary on Sandra Fluke's DNC speech damages all women in politics.
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AZ Sexual Abuse Case Shows We Still Don't Know How to Stop Rape
Sam Meier in Politics 8 months ago
An Arizonan judge's controversial statements in a sexual abuse case ask us to ask ourselves: what can we really do to stop rape?
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Top 3 Headlines I'm Tired of Reading As a Woman and a Voter
Sam Meier in Politics 9 months ago
As the election draws closer, I get more and more tired of reading about what women want -- women voters, that is.
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Michelle Obama Speech: What the First Lady Told Us About Family Values
Sam Meier in Politics 9 months ago
Michelle Obama's DNC speech made one thing clear: her family's values are progressive values. We voters will be judging the merits of these values in deciding whether or not to re-elect Obama.
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Nancy Keenan Speech Review: Why She is Wrong About Obama Defending the Right to Choose
Sam Meier in Politics 9 months ago
Despite Nancy Keenan's passionate endorsement of Obama at the DNC, the President cannot directly intervene in the forty year fight over abortion rights in America.
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Harvard Cheating Scandal: Elite University Tackles Issues of Academic Dishonesty
Sam Meier in Millennials 9 months ago
Harvard University is investigating around 125 students on charges of academic dishonesty — the largest Ivy League cheating scandal in recent history. PolicyMic reports with inside sources.
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Jan Brewer Obama Endorsement: AZ Governor Misspeaks at RNC
Sam Meier in Politics 9 months ago
AZ Governor Jan Brewer, who famously opposes Obama's stance on immigration, accidentally endorsed the President at the RNC.
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Ann Romney RNC Speech: 9 Women of PolicyMic Respond
Sam Meier in Politics 9 months ago
While it may be too soon to determine whether or not women will vote for Mitt Romney, nine women of PolicyMic offer their thoughts on his wife's speech.
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Racism at the RNC: Why You Should Avoid Major News Networks for Accurate Coverage
Sam Meier in Politics 9 months ago
Conservative bloggers accuse MSNBC of omitting speeches by minority speakers at the RNC; while these claims cannot be conclusively proved, voters should ensure they're seeing accurate coverage.
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Ann Romney RNC Speech: Ann, I Love You, But Your Husband is Bringing Me Down
Sam Meier in Politics 9 months ago
An open letter to Ann Romney after her personal address to me (and other women) at the RNC.
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Mia Love May Have to Defend Romney When It Comes to Welfare and Race
Sam Meier in Politics 9 months ago
Will Mayor Mia Love, who touted "personal responsibility" at the RNC be forced to re-address the issue of race and social services in order to deflect charges of racism from the Romney campaign?
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Vagina Costumes at the RNC: How CODEPINK Is Confronting the GOP's War on Women
Sam Meier in Politics 9 months ago
“Giant Vaginas Descend On Republican National Convention in Tampa” sounds like cheesy ‘50s science fiction movie — but it isn’t. It’s a protest organized by CODEPINK happening now at the RNC.
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Herman Cain ABCs: Why the 2012 RNC Needs More Black Delegates
Sam Meier in Politics 9 months ago
On Sunday at the Unity Rally, Herman Cain brought up a key issue for Romney-Ryan in the upcoming election: the Republican Party's perceived lack of support from black communities.
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For Obama to Win Election 2012, He Must Focus on the Working Poor, Not the Middle Class
Sam Meier in Politics 9 months ago
How can Obama hope to win back the shrinking middle class? Perhaps by focusing on how his policies will help the working poor.
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RNC 2012 Updates: As Isaac Draws Closer, GOP Reschedules Events
Sam Meier in Politics 9 months ago
Tropical Storm Isaac, expected to hit Tampa on Monday or Tuesday, is forcing the GOP to shorten their convention to three days and reschedule many events.
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Jeffrey Johnson Empire State Shooter: Lessons From Tragedy Outside of Hazan Imports
Sam Meier in Politics 9 months ago
The fact that Jeffrey T. Johnson shot his former boss after losing his job at "Hazan Imports" could be used to say something pithy about workplace violence and our dire economic straits - or not.
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Obama vs Romney: New Data Shows the Economy, Jobs Are Not What Voters Care Most About
Sam Meier in Politics 9 months ago
New data from the Pew Research Center may shed some insight into what voters are thinking about the president, and how Obama should adjust his platform if he wants to be re-elected.
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Elizabeth Warren and Lilly Ledbetter at the DNC: Democrats May Actually Be Neglecting What Women Really Want
Sam Meier in Politics 9 months ago
Although “women’s issues” in national politics usually translates into only a few topics, Democrats should pay better attention at DNC.
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5 Funniest Internet Reactions to Todd Akin Legitimate Rape Comments
Sam Meier in Politics 9 months ago
In case you were getting depressed about the whole Todd Akin affair, don't worry: the internet will cheer you up again.
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Todd Akin Legitimate Rape Views Are Literally Straight Out of a Science Fiction Book
Sam Meier in Politics 9 months ago
Rep. Todd Akin’s idea of “legitimate rape” is predicated on extreme pro-life beliefs which negate women’s experiences with rape, much like Margaret Atwood's novel The Handmaid's Tale.
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Everyday Sexism Project: Women Worldwide Turn to Twitter to Combat Misogyny
Sam Meier in Politics 9 months ago
The Everyday Sexism Project aims to use the power of social media to call attention to women's daily experiences of sexism across the world.
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Candy Crowley Florida Debate: How 3 Students Sparked a Sexism Conversation in Election 2012
Sam Meier in Politics 9 months ago
Three NJ teens learned that their petition on Change.org -- asking that a woman moderate an upcoming presidential debate -- had been answered by the selection of Candy Crowley.
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