Latest articles by Emily Shire
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The evolutionary roots of Mean Girls
feature Cattiness, bitchiness, and gossiping may serve an evolutionary purpose among women. But does it have to be the norm?
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Don't blame gay marriage for the decriminalization of polygamy
feature Some conservatives are saying, "We told you so."
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Why sabotaging condoms should be illegal
feature Amazingly, tampering with a partner's contraception isn't covered by any existing U.S. law
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Orange is the New Black was snubbed at the Golden Globes. The show has only itself to blame.
feature With a tweak, the popular show could have put itself in a better position to bring home some hardware
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The Idina Menzel–Taye Diggs split, and 5 other breakups that hurt us more than it hurt them
feature They may have moved forward, but we certainly haven't
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ObamaCare's pajama hipster ad is weak. But the backlash is much worse.
feature Exploiting hipster stereotypes is one thing. Devolving into homophobic attacks is another.
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Sorry Katniss, Princess Fiona is still the best feminist action hero around
feature Both are far from damsels in distress, but only one is revolutionary
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How sperm could one day cure cancer
feature Say hello to the spermbot
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Does having a daughter make you more conservative?
feature Ross Douthat at The New York Times says it does. But it really shouldn't.
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India's gay sex ban shows why the LGBT movement must go global
feature Discrimination against gays is still widespread — and getting worse
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Why UNESCO's suspension of U.S. and Israeli voting rights is a dumb move
feature The decision will only exacerbate Israeli-Palestinian tensions
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The Chinese Communist Party should end the one-child policy — for its own sake
feature If ethical concerns won't force change, self-survival will
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I love Jennifer Weiner, but she needs to back off
feature Her battle on behalf of Chick Lit is admirable. But that doesn't mean her criticism is always on the mark.
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Lena Dunham's body reveals the naked truth about our distorted values
feature You're probably missing the point of Dunham's purposeful nudity
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Why the American love affair with John F. Kennedy is winding down
feature Voters are increasingly critical of Camelot's legacy
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