Broad Recognition: http://broadrecognition.com A Feminist Magazine at Yale Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:37:49 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Yale Political Union Debates Abortion By NATHANAEL DERANEY

February 4, 2012

On January 24, the Yale Political Union finally debated abortion directly. The fight had been simmering for a while; every week or three someone references it on the floor; it’s the cause célèbre of Right ...]]> http://broadrecognition.com/politics/the-yale-political-union-debates-abortion/ Dispelling the Myth of God v. Gay By A. GRACE STEIG

February 3, 2012

Jay Michaelson, like many who are both queer and spiritual, speaks of fear. For years he concealed his homosexuality from others and from himself, convinced that coming out would spell the ...]]> http://broadrecognition.com/opinion/dispelling-the-myth-of-god-v-gay/ The Passion of Albert Nobbs By SOPHIA NGUYEN February 2, 2012

No matter what I write here, no one will see Albert Nobbs, and I would not blame them for that.

Self-serious quasi-biopics are never the most appetizing box office fare, but there’s something particularly, specifically ...]]> http://broadrecognition.com/arts/the-passion-of-albert-nobbs/ Dutch Government to Ban Burkas By JESS MCHUGH February 1, 2012 Last Friday, the Dutch cabinet announced plans to pass legislation forbidding women from wearing burkas.  The law would include all garments that cover the entire face, but it is widely understood as pertaining directly to ...]]> http://broadrecognition.com/politics/dutch-government-to-ban-burkas/ Yale Releases Report of Complaints of Sexual Misconduct By HANNAH ZEAVIN February 1, 2012

The first semi-annual Yale University Report of Complaints of Sexual Misconduct was released to the student body, staff, and faculty members, by Stephanie Spangler Tuesday evening. Spangler was charged with overseeing Yale’s http://broadrecognition.com/politics/yale-releases-report-of-complaints-of-sexual-misconduct/ The Polyamory Community Responds to Gingrich’s Request for an ‘Open Marriage’ By ANDREW WAGNER January 31, 2012

Last week, Newt Gingrich’s ex-wife, Marianne Gingrich, alleged that Gingrich had asked her to join him in an open marriage after she found out about his affair with current-wife Callista Gingrich (then Callista ...]]> http://broadrecognition.com/politics/the-polyamory-community-responds-to-gingrich%e2%80%99s-request-for-an-%e2%80%98open-marriage%e2%80%99/ Republican Primary Candidate Round-Up By EMMA JANGER

January 31, 2012

As the Republican primaries move into Florida and beyond, the field has narrowed down to a few remaining candidates. Now that the pool is smaller it is important to take a look at all four ...]]> http://broadrecognition.com/politics/republican-primary-candidate-round-up/ In the Darkness, “The Owls” Loses Sight of Its Path By MEREDITH REDICK January 30, 2012

A woman smacks her scarlet lips together. Protestors hold signs saying, “Take Back the Night.” A lead singer whips her hair around, yelling, “Shut up! Shut up! Shut up! Shut up!” These are the scenes ...]]> http://broadrecognition.com/arts/in-the-darkness-%e2%80%9cthe-owls%e2%80%9d-loses-sight-of-its-path/ The Bridesmaids Backlash By SOPHIA NGUYEN

January 30, 2012

Surely this is how it must have gone: after watching Bridesmaids, producers across L.A. and New York sat back in their chairs and remembered, with amazement, that women could be funny. Phone calls were ...]]> http://broadrecognition.com/arts/the-bridesmaids-backlash/