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Bikini Kill and the Boy who Left Distinct Complicity
Did a group of women start a movement and a band at the same time? Did that movement send ripples to the social fabric after the band broke up? Could a young man face hard truths, listen, and learn? If we are talking about Bikini Kill, yes. Rebel Girls We are going to start on…
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Unapologetic: Navigating Life As An Inspirational Madonna Fan
Has Madonna faced undue criticism her entire life? Did being unapologetic about herself inspire her fans? Would an inspired fan become unapologetic and inspire others? If we are talking about Madonna and Heather, the answer is yes! Ray of Light Fem Friday articles are the most popular at Gen X Watch. One of the most…
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Cleaning House With Joe Jackson While Being a Real Man
Did Joe Jackson know that not everything is Night and Day? Do we need to ask who the Real Men are? Is it time to keep a promise and make a confession as Editor-in-Chief of Gen X Watch? Yeah. Joe Jackson and the Lost Masterpiece In 1982 Joe Jackson released an album called Night and…
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Debbie Harry and the Value of Blondie’s Deal
Is Debbie Harry a fierce inspiration to women, fashion, and music? Was her road hard? Do even the strongest and smartest women fall prey to predators to make dreams comes true because there is no other path? Would a young man with a camera make the right choice? In the matter of Debbie Harry, a…
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Women’s History Month Made in the 80’s
Could women’s history exist in the decade of decadence? In the midst of the decade of Reagan could women’s issues advance? Does this matter today? Yes. The 1970’s In our Cyndi Lauper article, I said the following about being a woman in the 1970’s. “According to an article in Ms Magazine in 2013 there were many things…
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Joan Jett’s Bad Reputation for a New Generation
Can a Sears Christmas Catalog guitar make history? Is a 16 year old Runaway an icon? Is a bad reputation a female anthem? Did a fan of godmother of pop-punk change my life? If we are talking about Joan Fucking Jett, the answer is hell yes! The Sears Wish List That Changed History On a…
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Thanks for the tour through the bittersweet… Obviously, for everyone that trip back is going to be different even though…
Wow, this article is so well-written! I really enjoyed how you highlighted Tina’s race as a factor that prevented her…