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What Were the 90s Like for Girls Not Cool Enough to Listen to Riot Grrrl?

we know that liking riot grrrl in the 90s makes you cool now, but I’m not entirely sure if it made you cool then. Continue reading

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90swomen Caring About Body Image, Class Issues, and Other 90swomen Things

Ada, I had so many favorite EMP moments, many of which were somehow related to the post-panel after-party, at which I drank a number of Fat Tire beers out of a can in a roomful of music nerds whose idea … Continue reading

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In the Girls’ Room: Pre-Internet Teen Girl Bedroom Culture

Our EMP conference! Continue reading

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A Glimpse at the 75-Song Playlist Neal Made for EMP

EMP Playlist! Continue reading

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90s Woman Is Off To EMP in Seattle!

90s woman road trip to Seattle! Continue reading

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More Naked 90s-Like Videos

I’m with you, Ada: Getting naked in a video is pretty 90s. And Erykah Badu is not the only 90swoman who has done it. The Daily Beast has a roundup of 10 nudity-filled videos. Including Alanis Morissette’s 1998 gem, “Thank … Continue reading

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Lilith Fair, Menstruation Music, and how Riot Grrrl Inspires Gen Y

Ada, I wanted to post a few of my favorite links to stories and posts about Marisa’s book on the 90s, feminism, and music. This is partly because Girl Power is about many of the issues we talk about here; … Continue reading

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is taylor swift more affirming than madonna? and other burning questions

Ada, I kept trying to come up with a sustained response to your post, but I’m feeling stereotypically feminine and non-linear today. Nevertheless, some thoughts: Jealous about Lady Gaga! Post photos! The one time I had a chance to see … Continue reading

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