There was no real strategic decision about editorial tone. It was kind of a write whatever you want to write, and we'll see how it goes. I think that we lucked out in that all of the women who started writing at Feministing.com were really funny, and I don't think that's something people are used to seeing or hearing when they read feminism. You know, you think feminism and you kind of think academic, women's studies, dry, humorless; there are all of these stereotypes that go along with what feminist thought is and what feminist writing is.
Jessica ValentiI grew up definitely a feminist, but I didn't call myself a feminist until I took my first women's studies class in college.
Jessica ValentiAs much as I disagree with Sarah Palin, there's no denying that she was the victim of sexism.
Jessica ValentiI think that the ideal of parenting can make people unhappy. It's that this lie that they're being told by society that parenting is one thing - and when parenting is something completely different - that's what makes them unhappy.
Jessica ValentiThe only purpose of an engagement ring is to show you 'belong' to someone, and your man makes bank.
Jessica Valenti