An alternative juror gives his impression of the case of a Disney exec charged with crossing state lines to have sex with a minor. Why some people still yearn for the apocalypse. Alternative weekly journalists share their true feelings on SUVs, cell phones, minks, celebrities and others. Never mind that the felonious cousins aren't taking care of the boy. Never mind that officials interviewed for the story say the kin's criminal records won't have any bearing on the case.
Feminists are as much a targeted consumer demographic as sports fans and teenagers.
So it was just a matter of time that a pyramid scheme would come along to take advantage of the cult of sisterhood. Patty Wentz writes an excellent piece on the disturbing popularity of the Women's Dinner Party, where knee-jerk trust based on gender is exploited for profit. Seems like a fair trade-off to me. If you don't like it, go to Pak 'N' Save. Despite this reactionary perspective, Miller's piece is a fascinating read and includes some good reporting on the market forces behind your local store's sexy new olive bar.