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When I was 16 years old I took a hostess job at a breastaurant. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)

What I Learned About Feminism While Working At A Breastaurant

When I was 16 years old I took a hostess job at a breastaurant — one of those chain restaurants, like Hooters, known for large-breasted servers.

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There’s one especially stubborn myth about sexual assault, and it’s that males are slaves to their biology and their libidos.

Yes, Men Can Stop Themselves

There’s one especially stubborn myth about sexual assault, and it’s that males are slaves to their biology and their libidos. But men can stop themselves.

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Just Hand Out The Candy: How To Not Be A Judgmental Halloween Jerk

You signed up for this Halloween evening of handing out candy. Let’s review the rules for how not to be a judgmental Halloween jerk.

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Megan Jayne Crabbe AKA bodyposipanda: Writer, Advocate, Possible Mermaid?

Megan, aka bodyposipanda is brave and beautiful and now I've used all the adjectives I can think of. Just take my word for it and get her book.

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Here are some real talk, non-cliche baby announcements and invites you can use instead.

12 Real-Life Baby Announcements We've All Been Yearning To See

Here are some real talk, non-cliche baby announcements and invites you can use instead. (Someone should probably check on Knickerbocker.)

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So my ask to all of the people out there who are married, engaged, or in a relationship, please stop asking us single people to do these four things.

Please Stop Torturing Your Single Friend

So my ask to all of the people out there who are married, engaged, or in a relationship, please stop asking us single people to do these four things.

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I Wasn’t Sure I Could Pull Off A Fundraiser — But I Did, And You Can Too​

I wasn’t sure I could throw a successful fundraiser, but I did — and wore a caftan while doing it. It feels amazing, especially in these difficult times.

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Knowing a few compulsive liars over the course of my life has taught me some things.

How To Maintain Your Sanity Around A Compulsive Liar

Knowing a few compulsive liars over the course of my life has taught me some things. Living during Trump’s presidency has reinforced them.

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