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I believe in the freedom of expression, unequivocally - though, as I have written before, I wish more people would understand that freedom of expression is not freedom from consequence.

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The first amendment makes it clear that we are free to practice religion without government interference. The Constitution also establishes the separation of church and state so that the laws we live by our never guided by religious zeal.

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You cannot reason with people who don't recognize the humanity in all of us.

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Pink is my favourite colour. I used to say my favourite colour was black to be cool, but it is pink - all shades of pink. If I have an accessory, it is probably pink.

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I recognize that I'm human, and the older I get, the more I realize how fallible I am, how fallible we all are.

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Beyonce is not above critique. As a feminist herself, I hope Beyonce would welcome it.

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Want nothing but the best for your friends because when your friends are happy and successful, it's probably going to be easier for you to be happy.

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Love your friends' kids, even if you don't want or like children. Just do it.

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I live in Indiana and teach at Purdue University, a wonderful school with some of the brightest students I have ever had the privilege of working with. My colleagues are powerful and intelligent and kind. The cost of living is low, the prairie is wide, and on clear nights, I can see all the stars in the sky above.

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I think one of the most important things we can do as feminists is acknowledge that, even though we have womanhood in common, we have to start to think about the ways in which we're different, how those differences affect us, and what kinds of needs we have based on our differences.

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: Writer

Born: Unknown

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