My CNN op-ed on why libraries are important

Check out my latest op-ed at CNN entitled "Why Amazon could never fill a library's shoes." It's about all the services libraries and librarians fulfill for our local communities, in response to a piece arguing that Amazon stores should replace libraries.

My CNN essay about why Bill Clinton owes Monica Lewinsky a personal apology

For CNN, I wrote about why Bill Clinton owes Monica Lewinsky an apology, and offer one of my own.

CNN.com and other media sightings

I guess because of The Oscars or something, CNN.com reprinted an old column I wrote for The Frisky about movie dates! No extra money (Turner Broadcasting Systems owns both CNN and The Frisky) but still very cool.

Also, Andrew Sullivan mentioned Best Sex Writing 2009 and Fleshbot ran the Do Not Disturb trailer. Twas a happy media day.

Did Jodie Foster "come out?"

Over at the Best Sex Writing 2008 blog, I look at Michael Musto's Out piece "The Glass Closet," which I reprinted in the book, and some commentary on Jodie Foster's recent "coming out" (including a video clip of her speech). Check it out!



(and I know the kerning issue is still a problem there - anyone who knows how to get it back looking like this on the right hand side I will send you a free book! email rachelkb at gmail.com)