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January 30th

The Yearly Insanity of Diet Ads

Submitted by Geneva Canino on January 30, 2012 - 7:11pm

It's a brand new year, and everyone from scientists to your mom want you to remember that you're fat. The proliferation of commercials for weight loss products is truly dizzying.

January 28th

Good Questions, Uncomfortable Issues [The Saturday Round-Up]

Submitted by Margaret J.B. Bates on January 28, 2012 - 8:31pm

This week we look at a variety of topics from how women are represented (or not) on sitcoms and film trailers to more serious subjects like eating disorders, rape, and PMS. 

January 27th

'The Pregnancy Project' Director Norman Buckley Talks About Teen Moms and Stereotypes

Submitted by Morgan Glennon on January 27, 2012 - 10:51am

Norman Buckley knows about OMG moments. As the director of such scandalous teen fare as The CW’s “Gossip Girl” and ABC Family’s “Pretty Little Liars” Buckley’s been around the block when it comes to outrageous teen behavior. His newest outing could be something out of a “Gossip Girl” storyline, but it’s actually the very real story of a one girl brave enough to try and change the way people think.

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