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Jessica Valenti
Co-Founder & Editor, Feministing.com
Jessica Valenti is a feminist writer and blogger. She is the founder and editor of the popular blog and online community, Feministing.com, and the author of three books: Full Frontal Feminism: A Young Woman’s Guide to Why Feminism Matters, He’s a Stud, She’s a Slut…and 49 Other Double Standards Every Woman Should Know, and The Purity Myth: How America’s Obsession with Virginity is Hurting Young Women. She is also a co-editor of the anthology Yes Means Yes: Visions of Female Sexual Power and a World Without Rape, which was named one of Publishers Weekly’s Top 100 Books of 2009.
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Multitasking and taking on too much took a toll on quality control.
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As a feminist blogger, she had to learn to “not take the haters too seriously.”
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The popular blogger might have missed her calling if she listened to a high school teacher.
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The founder of Feministing.com had to make a tough decision to censor some of the more hateful comments on her blog.
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A growing audience for a political blog means more critics and more opposition.
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As a leading feminist voice, Valenti’s decision to tie the knot sparked plenty of heat.
Jessica Valenti would go out with the writer Raymond Carver, even if he was “twisted” and “not necessarily a very good person.”
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The pop star’s outspoken critique of homophobia and misogyny makes her a fascinating figure.
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Some foster thoughtful discussion, but most offer tips on makeup, shopping and diets.
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Between negative stereotypes and conservatives appropriating feminist language, there’s plenty to contest.
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Jessica Valenti started her popular feminist website because she felt that her generation wasn’t being heard.
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A conversation with the founder and editor of Feministing.com.