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OPINION

 Miss, Mrs., or Ms.— 
 'It's OK Not to Care' 

Nancy Gibbs reflects on women's freedom to choose title

Oct 19, 09 3:49 PM CDT
(Newser) - Not so long ago, feminism and convention waged a battle over titles—Miss, Mrs., and the young upstart, Ms. Though seemingly trivial, the question of whether a woman should have to specify her marital status in stating her name cut to the core of women’s place in society—and... More »

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feminism • women • language • convention • title

 Sen. Boxer: 
 Don't Call 
 Me 'Ma'am' 

McCain spoofs scolding

Jun 19, 09 10:56 AM CDT
(Newser) - Sen. Barbara Boxer wagged a finger at a military officer yesterday for calling her “ma’am,” the Christian Science Monitor reports. As the general discussed New Orleans, Boxer interrupted, saying “You know, do me a favor. Could you say ’senator’ instead of ‘ma’am?’ It’... More »

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John McCain • Sean Hannity • Barbara Boxer • senator • title

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