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.
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.
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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.
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