Lily Salter's Blog, page 1060
July 6, 2015
“True Detective’s” drink: A comprehensive list of all the booze consumed on season 2
Updated: People drink a lot on this show, in case you hadn't noticed
Donald Trump’s belated comeuppance: GOP and corporate America waited far too long to make him a pariah
I get why Trump’s shocked by the backlash to his anti-Mexican racism. His anti-Obama racism was tolerated too long
Fox News joins sexist Michael Eisner in wondering if beautiful women can be funny
Steve Doocy wrangled a panel of comedians to dissect the former Disney CEO's sexist comments
“Women are people, got it?”: English women’s soccer team quickly removes gross, sexist tweet about winning players
Women can be "heroes," but they must first be reduced to the roles they play in other people's lives, right?
Donald Trump may be losing the war — but he’s winning all the battles
Not even his GOP primary opponents can talk about anything else on the Sunday talk shows
July 5, 2015
My sexless soul mate: When men and women really are “just friends”
My ex couldn’t tolerate my deep connection with a woman. Are girl-guy friendships misunderstood, or am I in denial?
Women don’t have “maiden” names: A modest proposal to retire the descriptor
The antiquated term carries all kinds of sexist connotations. Its continued usage is more political than we realize
Leave U2 alone: Why did one of our best rock bands become so loathed?
From their iTunes debacle to Bono's ego, the Irish rockers catch their share of grief, but enough is enough
“Penny Dreadful” finishes strong: This sophisticated, evocative Victorian thriller appeals to fantasy and history fans alike
The Showtime series about supernatural forces in Victorian England ends its second season tonight
“I am Miley’s mother. I am her lover. I am her critic. I am a mixed-up hormonal monster”
"Wrecking Ball" made me drool, no matter what my kids and husband thought. I was a sexed-up Madonna fan once more
