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Sex Parity v. Policy Representation in Obama’s Cabinet

By Karin Agness (Dec 29, 2008)

Feminists were devastated by Senator Barack Obama’s final Cabinet selections. Although Obama has not reversed any of his policy positions, he has committed a major crime in... more

Todd Palin: Manliness in Action

By Karin Agness (Nov 12, 2008)

If Barracuda by Heart is Sarah Palin’s theme song, I’m Still a Guy by Brad Paisley should be Todd Palin’s theme song. Paisley’s I’m Still a Guy rose to the top of the... more

Reagan Didn’t Graduate from Harvard

By Karin Agness (Oct 27, 2008)

One of the first attacks launched at Governor Sarah Palin when she was announced as Senator John McCain’s running mate was that she was not smart enough to be one step away... more

A Role for Parents in the Election

By Karin Agness (Oct 19, 2008)

The Obama Campaign has infiltrated college and graduate school campuses throughout the United States. One day last week, on my way to class I was asked if I wanted to... more

Obama's Plan to Win Women Voters

By Karin Agness (Sep 24, 2008)

Both Presidential candidates are fighting vigorously to win over women voters, recognizing women could decide their fate on November 4th. How does Barack Obama plan to... more

Sarah Palin: A Liberated Woman

By Karin Agness (Sep 07, 2008)

Governor Sarah Palin has grown up in a world full of open doors. She was born on February 11, 1964. By the time she entered middle school, Title IX of the Education... more

The Perfect Storm: Palin Provides "Just Say No Dealers" Cover

By Karin Agness (Aug 29, 2008)

Throughout the Democratic National Convention, media outlets highlighted the faction within the Democratic Party composed of Hillary Clinton supporters who intend to vote for... more

The Villains of Victimhood

By Karin Agness (Jul 21, 2008)

            Superwoman made a curious appearance this weekend, gracing the program cover of the National Organization... more

Illegitimate Political Agenda

By Karin Agness (Jun 25, 2008)

This political season, the Democratic primary quickly turned into a lightning rod for discussing sexism, the “glass ceiling” and the good ol’ boys club. The usual suspects,... more

Clinton and Couric Embrace “Consciousness-raising”

By Karin Agness (Jun 16, 2008)

In the late 1960s, radical feminists throughout the United States engaged in “consciousness-raising” sessions, seeking to make women aware of how oppressed they were as... more

One University Rebels Against Political Correctness

By Karin Agness (May 20, 2008)

            We are in the midst of graduation season.  Commencement ceremonies are a time for celebrating the... more

March Madness for Political Junkies

By Karin Agness (Mar 31, 2008)

San Diego beating University of Connecticut? West Virginia defeating Duke? Davidson in the Elite Eight? Who would have predicted these upsets? I guess this is why they... more

Gloria, Geraldine and NOW Do Not Speak for Me

By Karin Agness (Mar 19, 2008)

Feminists have been on the prowl this month, making lots of noise. Gloria Steinem bashed John McCain during a campaign rally for Hillary Clinton in Austin, Texas, saying, “I... more

Hillary Clinton: An Unlikely Uniter

By Karin Agness (Feb 14, 2008)

We disagree on almost all the issues—healthcare, Title IX, abortion, women in the military. We argue about the role of women in society. We debate how much nature... more

GOP Candidates Should Court Young Voters

By Karin Agness (Jan 18, 2008)

While political analysts too often divide the electorate into tiny monolithic voting blocks for nothing more than the ease of discussion, the Iowa, New Hampshire and... more