Category Archives: politics

cancer ate my feminism (or did it?)

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Emily

Last month, I had the good fortune to finally meet a remarkable fellow cancer fighter (and writer) with whom I’ve had a years-long virtual relationship.   As has happened many times before, when these virtual connections become “real,” I was struck … Continue reading →

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mitt romney steals my baby or, adoption anxiety

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Emily

My sister-in-law was in for a quick visit this weekend.  It was fabulous to see her and finally be able to share parenting stories.  For the past eight years, we have watched her raise her own children, always feeling a … Continue reading →

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does my cancer offend you? tough s*&#!

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Emily

I generally don’t spend much time reading random comments from anonymous folks on the Internet – in response to blogs, news bits, whatever – but today, I took a peek over at my ovarian sister Donna Trussell‘s latest cartoon, and … Continue reading →

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’til death do them part (or, john edwards is an asshole)

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Emily

I can’t stop thinking about Elizabeth Edwards.  But first, a confession. There was a time, many moons ago, when I actually thought John Edwards might make a half-decent President.  I think I even voted for him in the ’04 Democratic … Continue reading →

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