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Baroness Warsi with William Hague, Leader of the House of Commons (Credit: Wikimedia Commons)

This Week in Pantsuit Politics: The Shocking Exit of Sayeeda Warsi, Muslim British Cabinet Member

Also this week: Two women named Park lead a South Korean political battle, and Hillary Clinton opens up about sexism.

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It's Rough All Over: Saudi Men Subjected to New Rules About Marrying Foreigners

While women from certain countries are totally banned, in other cases aspiring grooms need only show the defectiveness of their current wife to take a foreign bride.

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The First Female Country Music Star Turned the Tables on Gender Expectations

“Queen of Country” Kitty Wells paved the way for later female artists while questioning post-war women-blaming.

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C'mon Man Booker Prize—Just Three Women on Your Longlist?

The Man Booker longlist is out and the list of ladies and people of color is short. Is the publishing system to blame?

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American Apparel Welcomes First Woman to Board of Directors

On the heels of a sexual harassment scandal, the retailer has appointed the first woman to its Board of Directors. And she's pretty much badass.

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Genderbending Superhero Style: Celebrating Marvel's Female Thor

Marvel's new female Thor promises to kick ass and gender-role assumptions. Don't mess with a woman wielding a magic hammer!

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Of Sexism and Sports: Female Handballers Decry Skimpy Bikini Standards

Spanish handballers have filed a complaint about having to wear bikinis. Why must women use sex to sell female sports?

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Why It's Time to Ditch Betsy Ross

The myth surrounding this Revolutionary War figure might be the lamest in history.

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