Presidential Election Polls Marginalize Women

A few election cycles back, a close relative of mine received a call from a prominent polling firm. When she answered the phone, the pollster on the other end of the line introduced himself and then asked, "Is the man of the house at home?". My relative said no, at which point the pollster thanked her for her time...and …

One Hideous Election Sign Gone, One To Go

Let me just say that I am always happy to see the bigots get screwed. (Hey KKK! Once you're done digesting SPLC's latest successful lawsuit against you for beating up a child, get a taste of THIS!) I am also happy to see President Obama [1] shatter yet another barrier of Kyriarchy [2] around the most powerful job in the …

Erasing Women from US Politics

"It was right after Michelle Obama's speech, in which the talented, intimidatingly intelligent Mrs. Obama tried to convince the country that she was as mundane as the rest of us, *laughter* and therefore no threat to us." ~Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!, NPR, August 30, 2008 (Emphasis added) Last week, NOW's Below The Belt column did …