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Category: Feminism, Gender, and Sexuality
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A look at recent mentions and media for Beacon books and authors.
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On the anniversary of a landmark ruling giving women the right to control their reproductive destiny, Carole Joffe reflects on where we stand today.
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A giveway from Beacon Press and the Feminist Press to celebrate the premiere of the new documentary Anita at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival.
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The latest news and mentions for Beacon books and authors.
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By Carole Joffe This post originally appeared at RHRealityCheck. Here are some things that have occurred in the immediate aftermath of the tragic slaughter of children and their teachers in Newtown, Connecticut: More signatures on a petition calling for gun control than any other petition that has been sent to the White House; conservative politicians from both parties—for example…
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Is Christmas secular or religious, or maybe a little of both? It all depends on who you ask, and sometimes the answer is surprising.
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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted on December 10th, 1948.
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Two new books at Audible give insiders’ views of the transgender experience.
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Unlike many of the challenges abortion providers face, “A natural disaster at least is something we can cope with and then it’s over.”
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Just what is it about Twilight that has enchanted so many women? Tanya Erzen explores that question in Fanpire
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