The XX Factor : sexual politics

Swedes Target Evasive Camgirls

Kerry Howley — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 20:12:00 GMT

The Swedish government would like to inform "young girls" who strip in front of webcams that...their income is taxable. "We think that perhaps they are not well informed about the rules," says Dag Hardyson of Sweden's tax authority. Hardyson and his office...(read more)

Beyond Toe-Tapping

Kerry Howley — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 19:01:00 GMT

I can't really say how I came to be reading a recent journal article on "discourses between physical, legal and linguistic frameworks impacting on the New Zealand public toilet." As it turns out, the culture surrounding illegal sex in New Zealand's public...(read more)

Thoroughly Modern Martha

Dayo Olopade — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:52:00 GMT

Just when I thought that nipping and tucking was falling out of favor in the brave, new “frugalista” era—this creepy, yet informative Washington Post story about Martha Washington sucks us all back in. Apparently, our first FLOTUS was not some dowdy pincushion...(read more)

When Economies Are Tight, Virgins Go to Auction

Susannah Breslin — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:10:00 GMT

Regarding the news that Natalie Dylan, a 22-year-old women's studies major, is selling her virginity to the highest bidder (currently, the top bid is at $3.7 million), Samantha wondered how selling one's virginity is, as Dylan claims, "empowering." For...(read more)