Think back on when you were eight years old, or 12, or 16. Can you remember a woman besides your mother who shaped you? Can you see traces of that person in who you are now? All kids need adults who make them feel heard and special. They need examples of who they want to […]
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Pit Hair; Don’t Care
It’s bikini season, and every woman already has a spectacular bikini bod, but what if she has…PIT HAIR?!? Every time I visit my Mom, she grabs me on the shoulder, meets my eyes with a look of utter desperation and concern, and asks, “Do you need a razor?” When I was a pre-teen, I begged […]
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Next Gen Rebelle: Taiylar Ball
Prom is a big deal in the U.S. A really big deal. According to a 2015 study by Visa, families spend an average of $919 on prom and go all out with gorgeous gowns, stretch limos and professional photographers. Particularly in the African-American community, prom and the now ritualistic prom send-off is considered a rite […]
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Review: Sarah Silverman & Friends Defile Civic Opera House with Comedy
They say that you save the best for last, and that’s exactly what TruTV, The A.V. Club and The Onion did when they booked Sarah Silverman and her hilarious friends – Dwayne Kennedy, Todd Barry and Todd Glass – to close out the 3rd Annual 26th Annual Comedy Festival on June 5. The show offered […]
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It’s Good to be Back
Aaaaaaand, we’re back! How have you been? Y’all look great! Why, yes, we have had work done (wink) — thanks for noticing. We’ve missed you, too! Four years ago on this date, a feminist magazine was born. Over the next 18 months, women shared what made them Rebellious, we interviewed Meshell Ndegeocello (swoon), we reviewed […]
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University of Chicago Study Looks to Improve Healthcare for LGBTQ People of Color
A University of Chicago study is looking to improve health care experiences and outcomes for LGBTQ people of color by collecting stories — and advice — from members of the community. “Your Voice! Your Health!” is recruiting subjects to participate in interviews and focus groups “to engage and empower” LGBTQ people of color within healthcare […]
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Get Out of Town
Ahh, summer in Chicago. One of the best times of year to be in Chicago — and to get out of Chicago. For this month’s travel theme, we talk to two agents who dish on some of the most popular destinations for their custom clients and offer advice for women wanderers setting out alone. We’ve […]
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Rebelle of the Month: Eva Niewiadomski of Catalyst Ranch
“What is this magical place?!” That was the reaction of more than one guest at Rebellious Magazine for Women’s recent Feminist Prom as they stepped off the elevator into Catalyst Ranch, the brightly colored brainchild of June’s Rebelle of the Month, Eva Niewiadomski. From the light fixtures imported from Morocco to the fancifully painted cement floors, […]
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Dress for Success…on a Bike
May 16 – 20 was Chicago Bike to Work Week. It encouraged people to join the hundreds of Chicagoans who regularly commute by bike—about 1.3 percent of workers, according to the U.S. Census. A cause close to my heart, but I didn’t give the annual event much thought. My route to work these days is […]
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Four Questions for ‘We Were Feminists Once’ Author Andi Zeisler
Ever notice how the media has finessed the feminist message by reducing the movement into small, individual stories rather than addressing the big picture? Andi Zeisler, founding editor of Bitch Media, has, and she talks about it in her new book “We Were Feminists Once: From Riot Grrrl to CoverGirl, the Buying and Selling of […]