Allegra Ringo
Maya Angelou Is the Reason We Need International Whores’ Day
International Whores' Day, the most necessary holiday you’ve never heard of, is on Monday. In honor of Maya Angelou, let's take this opportunity to finally deal with the fact that she had sex for money. She seemed to have dealt with it just fine.
“Fitch the Homeless” Is Backwards-Ass Activism
Please don’t “Fitch the Homeless.” This is all just some cheeseball stunt perpetrated by a guy who really wants attention and saw an opportunity to get it. Yes, it seems clever, but making fart noises with your armpits in seventh grade seemed clever...
The Celebrity Dogs Who Are More Powerful than People
Last weekend, I attended America’s Family Pet Expo in Costa Mesa, California. This massive annual pet expo attracts thousands of people for a host of reasons. One of the biggest draws, though, was the celebrity pet event—a showcase of trained dogs who...
Why Men’s Rights Activists are Celebrating the Brian Banks Case for the Wrong Reason
At age 17, high school football player Brian Banks was wrongfully convicted of rape. He spent five years in prison, and was exonerated in May 2012. Last week, Banks signed with the Atlanta Falcons, and the country rejoiced. Not surprisingly, some men’s...
A Feminist Non-Sports Fan on the Mike Rice Case
Most people are outraged about Mike Rice’s actions. However, there are some, both fans and media, who have asked the question, “Why didn’t the players report him?”