Jessica is a 29 year-old feminist writer from New York. She has a Masters degree in Women's and Gender Studies from Rutgers University and has worked with organizations such as NARAL Pro-Choice America, Legal Momentum (formerly NOW Legal Defense and Education Fund), Planned Parenthood, the Women's Environment and Development Organization (WEDO) and Ms. magazine. She is also a co-founder of the REAL hot 100, a campaign to highlight the important work that young women are doing across the country.
Jessica is the editor of Beijing Betrayed, a global monitoring report on women's progress worldwide and a contributing author to We Don't Need Another Wave and Single State of the Union (Seal Press). Her writing has appeared in Ms. magazine, Salon, The Guardian (UK), Bitch, Alternet, The Scholar & Feminist and Guernica.
In April 2007, Jessica was named one of ELLE magazine's IntELLEgentsia.
She is the author of two books, Full Frontal Feminism: A Young Woman's Guide to Why Feminism Matters, and He's a Stud, She's a Slut...and 49 Other Double Standards Every Woman Should Know.
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Recent Entries from Jessica
Recents Comments from Jessica
- Sarah, I'm totally with you. When Rudy started in about sexism I nearly fell out of my seat. Just horrifying. But I guess conservatives have always appropriated feminism when benefits them - remember when Bush used women suffering under the
(posted to Sarah Palin speaking at the RNC right now...) - I see, so when Republicans "use women suffering under the Taliban as an excuse" that is wrong, but sitting back and doing nothing about the plight of those women is somehow acceptable? Um, no. Using women's oppression as an excuse
(posted to Sarah Palin speaking at the RNC right now...) - nestra and laurajd - I'm not sure where you're getting this "parasite" language but it wasn't used in the letter at all. Please don't incorrectly attribute language to the article - it derails the conversation and confuses the topic. Thanks.
(posted to An Open Letter to Sarah Palin) - Joylnn, we're totally posting that in a bit. :)
(posted to John Stewart on sexism and choice) - cestlavie, you should check out Shark Fu's blog Angry Black Bitch and you'll see that the reclaiming and use of the word bitch is a big part of her writing style. Deliberately. While I understand your concerns with the word
(posted to Notes from a bitch...)
Responses to Comments from Jessica
- As far as I can see, by utilizing the denigrator's language, you are, in essence, agreeing with their derogatory comments and encouraging this behavior. What message does this send to the people who insult you? If people hurled every negative (posted to Notes from a bitch...)
- Welcome Shark-Fu!!! I am so excited to see that you will be blogging here at feministing! I have always loved reading AngryBlackBitch and can't wait to see what you'll bring to the table here. :) (posted to Notes from a bitch...)
- Wilkommen, Bienvenue, Welcome! Just wanted to say Hello, but of course---have to comment on the controversy now :)! The more confidence I gain through education, learning form other women, and kicking ass in my chosen field, the more I see (posted to Notes from a bitch...)
- Shark-Fu - welcome, and I don't know if you read the comments here, but it might be a great idea to send this blog post to both the parties: Joe Biden and Sarah Palin and see if they take you (posted to Notes from a bitch...)
- Thanks for the responses everyone. Now let me add that in my personal life, I have female friends who... 1) Range from being very self-respecting and strong (in both their words and actions) to, well, let's just say the others (posted to Notes from a bitch...)
Jessica's Recommended Posts
- Anti-choice bingo part TWO - Community
- Thank you, Gov. Palin, for Making me More Pro-Sen. Obama Than Ever - Community
- i think this is a really funny parody of the attitude toward women portrayed in a lot of mainstream music... - Community
- Fabulous Feminist Photos From Flickr - Community
- Midol and their Body-Shaming Commercials - Community










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