We're Talking About: Manliness, False Memories, and Divorce Insurance

The headlines for Sept. 20, 2010.

Is Buying Your Kid a Business a Bad Idea?

Unemployment for 18-to-29-year-olds is the highest it's been in three decades. Unless your dad is willing to buy you a Pita Pit.

Have We Reached a Mommy Wars Detente?

Because of the recession, the endless stream of articles about working moms vs. stay-at-homes has calmed.

What Do You Do If You Don't Have a Diaper?

Added to the list of indignities the recession has heaped on families is this one: not enough diapers. When moms run out, they can beg, borrow, reuse (yes), or just stay home, because you can't buy diapers with food stamps.

Poorer Women Getting More Abortions

The percentage of women having abortions who live under the poverty line has spiked dramatically.

 

Oklahoma's Expensive Vaginal Probing

Why are Oklahoma legislators wasting taxpayer money mandating vaginal probes while facing a major budget shortfall?

We're Talking About: April 5, 2010

The headlines for April 5, 2010.

The Recession Did Not Make Gender Roles More Fluid

Laid off men still define themselves through work.

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