Yashar Ali argues that calling a woman a “cougar” is neither progressive nor supportive of women.
About Yashar Ali
Yashar Ali is a Los Angeles-based blogger, commentator, and political veteran whose writings about women, gender inequality, political heroism, and society are showcased on his website, The Current Conscience. Please follow him on Twitter and join him on Facebook.
On Women’s Rights: Yeah, Yeah. Blah, Blah. Whatever.
June 21, 2012 by 101 Comments
Yashar Ali believes it’s our responsibility, as men and human beings to try to understand what discrimination is like for the women we claim to love.
I Didn’t Go To College and I’m Proud of It
March 31, 2012 by 7 Comments
Yashar Ali broke with his family’s tradition, and made his way in the world without a college degree.
Our Need for Privacy: The Blueprint of Abuse
January 25, 2012 by 6 Comments
While he used to keep the worst memories stored inside, Yashar Ali has learned to use his memories to move his life forward.
Wait, Why Don’t You Drink, Man?
December 1, 2011 by 46 Comments
Yashar Ali wonders why the pressure to drink alcohol extends way beyond adolescence.
Now…Give Your Uncle A Kiss
November 18, 2011 by 45 Comments
Yashar Ali wants us to stop telling our children who they should be affectionate with.
Losing My Identity: Only Gay When I’m Not Iranian
October 23, 2011 by 8 Comments
Yashar Ali sees himself as equal parts Iranian and gay. But when forced to compartmentalize his sexuality, Yashar found his whole identity falling apart.
Men May Never Truly Understand a Day in the Life of Women. But Shouldn’t We Try?
October 10, 2011 by 208 Comments
Yashar Ali believes that having consciousness about the daily struggles of women makes him a better man.
Am I Successful Because I’m a Man?
October 2, 2011 by 18 Comments
Yashar Ali believes that part of his success comes from his gender. And he wants to get the discussion out in the open.
Pause for Menopause
September 24, 2011 by 16 Comments
Millions of women go through menopause each year, and most men know absolutely nothing about it. This needs to change.
Why Women Aren’t Crazy
September 18, 2011 by 926 Comments
Has gaslighting conditioned women into thinking they’re emotionally unstable? Yashar Ali thinks so.
“My ex-wife knew, on some level, that I was gay, at the time we got married. We both were in such denial.”
This is a comment by on the post “Coming Out To Your Wife”.