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The inclusion rider: I feel you, Frances McDormand

At the 2018 Oscars, Best Actress winner Frances McDormand challenged her Hollywood peers to consider the power of an inclusion rider in their contracts. (more…)

By Janine Papendorf, 7 years7th Mar 2018 ago
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Music

Rihanna goes for shock value with Man Down music video

I can appreciate Rihanna’s efforts to highlight sexual violence, but I can’t condone the response she’s advocating in this video. (more…)

By Janine Papendorf, 14 years2nd Jun 2011 ago
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Personal

You paint a lovely picture, but reality intrudes

I had a crisis of confidence after comparing myself to the ‘Super Mom’ in my social circle. (more…)

By Janine Papendorf, 15 years5th Oct 2010 ago
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Social Commentary

I don’t mind stealing bread from the mouths of decadence

Does the world really need spray-on clothing? I think we have more pressing concerns. (more…)

By Janine Papendorf, 15 years27th Sep 2010 ago
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Personal

It takes more than fucking someone to keep yourself warm

A conversation about sex made me contemplate a few harsh truths about society – and myself. (more…)

By Janine Papendorf, 15 years20th Sep 2010 ago
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Social Commentary

How much pain has quaked your soul?

The Haiti quake made me stop and think about Good Samaritans in distant lands. (more…)

By Janine Papendorf, 15 years27th Jan 2010 ago
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Celebrity News

The truth hurts, a lie’s worse

Some cheaters make headlines, but others are never heard of. Either way, infidelity is a game-changer. (more…)

By Janine Papendorf, 16 years16th Dec 2009 ago
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Social Commentary

It was a faint line that brought you here

United States President Barack Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize made me think about leadership. (more…)

By Janine Papendorf, 16 years11th Dec 2009 ago
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Social Commentary

Don’t let my venom get under your skin

The festive season can bring out the worst in people, but kindness costs nothing. (more…)

By Janine Papendorf, 16 years11th Dec 2009 ago
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Social Commentary

Pass me the phone, I need a conversation

We need to shake off our apathy if we’re going to make a difference in the fight against HIV and Aids. (more…)

By Janine Papendorf, 16 years1st Dec 2009 ago
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