Letterman “Jokes” About Palin’s Daughter
Comedians in search of a laugh should really know better than to snicker about men having sex with teenage girls (or young women) less than half their age.
Author: National Organization for Women
Liddy Worried About Sotomayor Judging While Menstruating
Right-wing talking heads are using everything in their arsenal to demonize Sotomayor, and Liddy is on the front lines with his bag full of this dusty old muskets.
Glenn Beck Objects to Nomination of “Hispanic Chick Lady”
Beck’s implied that Sotomayor got the job solely based on her gender and ethnicity, because that’s the only way she could have, right?
Burger King’s “Square Butts” Ad Uses Exploitation to Promote Kids’ Products
This ad would seem crass if it were aimed only at adults, but it’s wildly inappropriate for kids. It proudly sends the message to young girls and boys that women are objects to be leered at by men, and it uses a cartoon character known for his innocent optimism to do so.
Observe and Report Movie Thinks Date Rape is Funny?
Anna Faris, who plays Brandi, has called it “the date-rape scene” and expressed shock that the scene even made it into the movie, saying she thought it surely would be cut by a mainstream studio like Warner Brothers. The scene should have been cut. Heck, it never should have been filmed.