Feminist Fever

Month: May 2015

Every Mother’s Right to Economic Independence

Another Mother’s Day has passed.  We heard that same ole paeans to motherhood from right wingers and the same ole reflections about mothers’ frustrations from progressives. In articles that haven’t changed much since Anne Crittenden penned her classic, The Price of Motherhood fourteen years ago, we saw appalling statistics about mothers, children and poverty.  We …

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Dave Goldberg: Pro-Feminist Role Model or Super Rich Regular Guy?

After Dave Goldberg’s tragic sudden death on a treadmill last week, numerous condolences and accolades poured in from around the world.  Many praised his leadership as CEO of SurveyMonkey.  Several lauded him as a technological visionary.  And of course, he was always listed as Sheryl Sandberg’s beloved husband. However, one surprise among all the tributes …

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