Initially I too was put off by the name, even though the editors print a line that reminds us that the word, bitch is a noun and a verb. Interestingly, since I've been reading Bitch and recommending Bitch and raving about Bitch, the word has lost its sting for me. Bitch is smart and funny and clear and sarcastic and truthful and refreshing and very well designed. Bitch is what I wish Ms. could be. They cover all areas of popular culture including television, movies, music, books, cdroms, advertisements, trends.
Bitch is published three times a year.
Each issue also includes book and music reviews. Bitch finds the most inspirational women to highlight reinforcing my hope that in this time of the over-sexualized, emaciated female ideal, there are women young and old making positive contributions to the world and making them from their hearts and gut beliefs. The issue also reviewed several young adult novels with an emphasis on books for teenaged lesbians. I often feel like I get flustered when I discuss or write about issues I feel strongly about. Bitch is comforting to me because of how clearly they present the arguments that I myself want to present.