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November 2, 2011
Oh, just your usual discussions of the European sovereign debt crisis and Lady Gaga. Plus, unusually: crushes! Minna Gilligan, Dylan Tupper Rupert, Naomi Morris, Katherine DenneyNovember 9, 2011
This week: Loneliness, and cures for some. Minna Gilligan, Dylan Tupper Rupert, Naomi Morris, Katherine DenneyNovember 16, 2011
Romance! Marriage! Family! God! This week's diaries take on the big questions. Minna Gilligan, Dylan Tupper Rupert, Naomi Morris, Katherine DenneyNovember 23, 2011
Shoplifting, the joys and sorrows of suburbia, and Katherine is soooooo tirrrrrred. Minna Gilligan, Dylan Tupper Rupert, Naomi Morris, Katherine DenneyNovember 30, 2011
Growing up, not growing up, obsessing over TV, and the mean reds. Minna Gilligan, Dylan Tupper Rupert, Naomi Morris, Katherine Denney
Friends Like These
Girl gangs I have loved and lost. Amy Rose SpiegelNotes on Camp
First kisses, Friendship Night, and the importance of snuggling. Lesley Arfin, Elizabeth OlsonClash of the Girl Gangs
We thought we were the cool ones. Emma StraubNo Girls Allowed
(Except for me.) JamieEverything Is Bagel Bites and Nothing Hurts
Friendship initiation rituals. Pixie CaseyThe Perfect Girl
I’m supposed to be pretty, skinny, smart (but not too smart), cool, funny, and flawless. All without trying. Lexi HarderAn Earnest Attempt to Humanize Bullies, Part 3
Bully apologies. Guest, Sonja AhlersBreaking Up Is Hard to Do
I thought platonic love was supposed to be forever. Pixie CaseyFight Like a Girl
Girls aren't supposed to get angry. Here's why you should ignore that "rule." Sady Doyle
Yay, Geometry: An Interview With Joss Whedon
Our hero on Shakespeare, high school, and his new movie. No, his other new movie. Tavi GevinsonLiterally the Best Thing Ever: Melrose Place
I just really miss the supportive, nurturing, positive friendships of this late great show. Elizabeth OlsonFemales, Bonding
Lessons on strengthening your ties to your girl gang. They come from the movies, so you know they're correct. Amber HumphreyLiterally the Best Thing Ever: The Powerpuff Girls
I love these crime-fighting bed-wetters. Hazel CillsLiterally the Best Thing Ever: The Golden Girls
I relate to them more than anything I see on the CW about teens or young adults. Amy Rose SpiegelTrue Grease
The unvarnished story behind my favorite girl gang, the Pink Ladies. Stephanie KuehnertA Gang of Movies About Gangs of Girls
We warned you there'd be puns on here. Emma Straub, Joe Coscarelli, Sonja Ahlers, Laia Garcia, Arabelle Sicardi, Hazel Cills, Naomi Morris, Anna Fitzpatrick, Marie Lodi, Amber Humphrey, Tavi Gevinson
Kimya Dawson Serenades a Snake
And it is adorable. Kimya DawsonA Love Letter to R&B Girl Groups of the '90s
When else was it cool to wear almost the exact same outfit as your friends BUT NOT QUITE? LoriFriday Playlist: Hanging Out With the Pink Ladies
A mix inspired by one of our favorite fictional girl gangs. Hazel CillsTheme Song: Slutever
“Rookie” SluteverIn Defense of the Spice Girls
We thought they were stupid, plastic, and bad for women. We were wrong. Sady DoyleWatch the Throne
Two up-and-coming rappers on jealousy, fandom, and doing your best. Joe CoscarelliScreaming Females
Reviews and recommendations of musical girl gangs. Laia Garcia, Hazel Cills, Stephanie Kuehnert, Amy Rose Spiegel, Anna Fitzpatrick, Emma StraubGirl Germs
A Riot Grrrl playlist. Stephanie KuehnertFriday Playlist: Do Wah Diddy
Girl singers and girl groups of the '50s and '60s. Jenny ZhangWorld Party
Girl groups from around the globe. Hazel CillsFriday Playlist: Ladies First
Female rappers of today, yesterday...and tomorrow! Jessica Hopper