issue: Feminism

From the Washington Post blog, the Reliable Source: “There’s a new person in charge at the president’s pad — Angella Reid, just named the next chief usher of the White House.”

Stefanie Weiss writing for the Washington Post:”This fall, the feminist classic celebrates its 40th anniversary — and 4 million copies sold — by publishing another in a line of updated editions. Written once again by the Boston Women’s Health Book Collec…

Donnie Radcliffe writes for The Washington Post: “To the surprise of some and the consternation of others, [Betty] Ford evolved as an activist first lady whose non-threatening manner coupled with her newfound celebrity provided the women’s movement with…

Jill Abramson will replace Bill Keller as the New York Times’ executive editor, becoming the first female editor of the newspaper in its 160-year history. Abramson has been managing editor since 2003 and will take Keller’s spot on Sept. 6. She said her new role is “a dream job for any journalist.”

Byron Hurt writes on The Root: “I grew to resent my father’s dominance in the household, even though I loved him as dearly as I loved my mother. His anger and intimidation shut down my mother, sister and me from freely expressing our opinions whenever th…