DoubleX Gabfest: The Monogamish Sex Edition
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In this week’s Gabfest, DoubleX editor Hanna Rosin joins DoubleX managing editor Allison Benedikt and New Republic staff writer Noreen Malone to discuss gay marriage and monogamy (or the lack thereof); Wendy Davis and that crazy Texas abortion bill; and Alonso Mateo, child style icon.
Other items discussed in the show:
- Liza Mundy’s Atlantic story, “The Gay Guide to Wedded Bliss.”
- Steven Thrasher’s Gawker piece on “the truth about gay marriage.”
- Mimi Swartz’s 2012 Texas Monthly piece, “Mothers, Sisters, Daughters, Wives.”
- Amanda Marcotte on pro-choice protestors’ victory in Texas.
- Amanda Marcotte again, this time on the GOP’s state-by-state strategy to dismantle abortion rights.
- “The 5-Year-Old Boy Who’s Become an Instagram Style Icon.”
- Mike D’s Brooklyn brownstone.
DoubleX endorsements:
Allison Benedikt recommends Maria Bamford’s weirdo Ask My Mom! Web series.
Hanna Rosin can’t stop looking at the Pinterest board, “My Imaginary Well-Dressed Toddler Daughter.”
Noreen Malone says Ciara’s “I’m Out” with Nicki Minaj should be your summer girl anthem.
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