Kathy Griffin's Poolside Pap Smear

This past Friday, Kathy Griffin had a poolside pap smear. Yes, as in she layed by the pool in front of a group of people (and TV cameras) and had Pap smear for her show My Life on the D-List to raise awareness about cervical cancer. And, naturally, she did it on on top of a banner that said “Tell Cancer to Suck It”, in a bikini and heels, and with a bedazzled area. Down there.

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19 Apr 2010 13:00 GMT

Elected for being Attractive is "Not a Problem"

I’m not sure if you’ve heard, because the news people are only bashing on about it 26 hours a day, but on May 6th we have a general election in the UK.You could however be forgiven for thinking there are no female MPs to vote for – the role of women in this election is almost limited to that of the doting, silent, wide-eyed wife. Liberal Democrat leader

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15 Apr 2010 09:00 GMT

Tax Breaks for Married Couples Insults Families

Over the past week David Cameron has laid out his plans to give a tax break to married couples should the Conservative Party win the upcoming General Election.

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14 Apr 2010 09:00 GMT

New Report Details Extent of Sexism in the City

A new Government inquiry into women working in the financial sector has highlighted the discrimination women face in the City.The Women in the City report was published by the Treasury select committee last Saturday and details issues from the gender pa...

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07 Apr 2010 09:11 GMT

Aestheticised Politics & Voting for Policy

Icon Magazine may not be the most notable source for views on modern politics, but it does brilliantly point out that: "In contemporary politics, there is an absence of argument.  In its place we have image.  Politics has become totally aestheticised."  Politics are no longer just rhetoric and big "labour doesn't work", it's cycling, smart suits, the right weight, green credentials, and ...

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30 Mar 2010 12:23 GMT

Deeds Not Words: Use Your Vote!

When I was 18-years-old, I remember being rather excited about being able to vote for the first time. I remember going to the polling station and marvelling at how marking an X in a box with a pencil on a piece of paper made me feel more connected with the adult world I was entering.  Sadly, that excitement faded a little over the next couple of years as I pondered the options available and struggled to find a candidate or party who stood for what I believed in, and so I briefl...

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26 Mar 2010 10:30 GMT

Why is Cheryl Cole Inspiring to Women?

Pop star. Talent show judge. National treasure. Cheryl Cole can do no wrong. As of this week, she also has ‘Most Inspirational Woman of the Last Decade’ to add to her CV.

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24 Mar 2010 10:00 GMT

Pepsi Switches to "Healthy" Artificial Ingredients

PepsiCo is the latest food conglomerate to commit to a reduction in sugar, salt and saturated fats in its products. The obesity epidemic has resulted in increased Government pressure on companies to take responsibility of their product ingredients and encourage healthier eating. 

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23 Mar 2010 10:00 GMT

Wives on the Campaign Trail: Do They Work?

According to the Daily Telegraph, it’s “Marks & Spencer handbags at the ready”. The Times has called it “war of the wives”. With an election looming in the UK and opinion polls showing a narrow gap between Labour and the Conservatives, all eyes are now on Sarah Brown and

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17 Mar 2010 10:00 GMT

Why Does the Media Want Women Scared?!

Another week, another Daily Mail sex-related scandal. And, what a surprise, it appears they’ve got the wrong end of the stick yet again! Earlier this week it appears the Mail published an article wrongly claiming that 14-year-old girls could be propositioned for sex by older men “within se...

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12 Mar 2010 19:24 GMT