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Wednesday, April 12, 2006 12:00 AM

The happy hypocrite

I never cared that Caitlin Flanagan calls herself an at-home mother, even though she's a magazine writer with a staff of helpers. But now she's using her battle with cancer to denounce feminism and extol her traditional virtues -- and I've had it.

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  • Wednesday, April 12, 2006 01:14 AM

    In-Depth, Humorous, Smart, And In Service of Good Cause

    This is the type of article Salon should present often, one that takes on a deserving target and demolishes in a stylish, professional fashion. Every word of this story rings true, and any article that does the holy work of exposing a charlatan, conman, and superstitious demagogue in America is the equivalent of the highest charity work. Whether you consider it personally relevant or not does not take away from its salubrious effect.

    Great article, one that makes me realize why Joan Walsh is the editor-in-chief of Salon. I have often been a critic of Salon's often shallow and narcissistic treatment of women's issues and have been called misogynist in response, but this is the type of article that shows how this type of piece should be done: with considered thought, literary flare, and universal appeal.

    Good job, Salon.

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