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Donald Trump is a man-babyWhen Michelle Obama said six-year-olds have more maturity than the Republican nominee, she was being kind. As a grandmother, I can tell you that toddlers know better -
The New York Assembly is fighting over whether ‘Billy Joel Boulevard’ would be acceptable for a stretch of Long Island highway. The crux? He’s not dead yetWhy do people have to die before we name things after them?
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Trump assault allegations aren't new. Why are we only listening now?It seems we don’t hear women until their stories are corroborated by men, or so many of them speak out that the world has to sit up and take notice
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If Trump leaks are OK and Clinton leaks aren't, there's a problemJournalists should always publish newsworthy information – even if its from a potentially biased source. This election should be no different
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Facing my fear: I was always scared of the dark. Then PTSD made it even worseI developed all sorts of tricks to hide my need to sleep with lights on. But there came a point where I had to decide: the fear – or me
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When it comes to character, trust your earsWhether it’s Donald Trump, Mel Gibson or my weed dealer Garrett, sometimes it takes hearing someone speak to realize they’re no good
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Can America’s kind and decent men please step up their game and help avoid electing a sexist monster?If only women voted, Trump would lose. We need men on our side
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Journey to Mars, get dementia. All the more reason to stay here and fix EarthWe have many more pressing concerns here at home than a contest about who has the biggest rocket
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Please, Mark Burnett: release Donald Trump's Apprentice tapesIf it’s true there is ‘far worse’ than Trump bragging about assault in the show’s outtakes, its producer has a duty to let the American people see them
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Why I came to America: chasing my dream – and the man I lovedI was quite happy to stay living in Bangalore. But when the opportunity to pursue my writing arrived, I couldn’t turn it down
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My $200,000 college debt is like a growing cancerI just owe more money every month regardless of what I pay. When will this ever end?
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what would a feminist do?
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When women's rights meet botox – What would a feminist do?This week, Jessica Valenti sits down with Dana Berkowitz, author of Botox Nation, to talk about the aging process and the choices facing modern women
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The buying and selling of feminism – What would a feminist do?Feminism is everywhere – even Nike and Sarah Palin have jumped on the bandwagon. With author Andi Zeisler, we explore ‘marketplace feminism’
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Princesses, pink and 'girly' culture – What would a feminist do? podcastGirls have not always been pink and boys have not always been blue. This week, Jessica Valenti is joined by Peggy Orenstein to discuss how to better raise kids
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Choosing to live child-free – What would a feminist do? podcastOn this episode, Guardian columnist Jessica Valenti talks with authors Meghan Daum and Danielle Henderson about how society views women without children
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The Guardian view on the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej: a nation can be renewedEditorial: The Thai monarchy sits atop an extremely hierarchical and unequal society. This must change
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The Observer view on care for the elderlyIf older people are to live fulfilling lives, we must invest more money – and love – in social care
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The Guardian view on women in theatre: a leading role please, not just a bit partEditorial: It is time for the possibilities, dreams, imaginations and capabilities of female actors to be properly reflected on stage
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Jill AbramsonJill AbramsonTrump has tried to distract attention from his misogyny by throwing the spotlight on Jones, Willey and Broaddrick. It’s a dishonest and devious tacticDid Hillary Clinton intimidate Bill's accusers? Let's look at the evidence
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Lucia GravesLucia GravesA lifetime of misogyny catches up with TrumpAn unguarded phrase – ‘grab them by the pussy’ – stuck because it reflects real experiences with the Republican candidate. Now women could be his nemesis
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Steven W ThrasherSteven W ThrasherHillary Clinton opens up 11-point lead in pre-debate poll – as it happenedFollow along for the latest updates from the trail, as Paul Ryan tells Republicans to focus on getting themselves re-elected
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Thomas FrankThomas FrankThe Democrats promise to take on a system rigged against middle America. So why the hell has Barack Obama done almost nothing about that for eight years?Some of Clinton's pledges sound great. Until you remember who's president
The US just bombed Yemen, and no one's talking about it