AltWeeklies Wire
Clinton vs. Obama: It's the Wrong Questionnew
Why are we being asked by our suddenly open-minded media to choose between our inner racism and our inner sexism?
LEO Weekly |
Lucinda Marshall |
02-25-2008 |
Commentary
Breast Cancer: The Marketing Darling of Diseasesnew
There is no other disease for which we are told that going shopping can cure an illness -- never mind that many of the pink-washed products are downright unhealthy and, in some cases, contain ingredients that have been linked to cancer.
LEO Weekly |
Lucinda Marshall |
10-22-2007 |
Commentary
Tags: breast cancer, pink ribbons
Rethinking Patriotismnew
As July 4th approaches, it may well be time to consider whether patriotism and the defense of national borders is an outmoded concept -- instead of Independence Day, perhaps it's time to declare an Interdependence Day and to pledge allegiance as global citizens.
LEO Weekly |
Lucinda Marshall |
06-25-2007 |
Commentary
Katha Pollitt: 'Are We There Yet?'new
The feminist writer sees a "real revolution" in women's consciousness, but says much work remains.
LEO Weekly |
Lucinda Marshall |
03-27-2007 |
The War on Women
Tags: women's issues
