Posts tagged “Equality”
Femmes and femininity
Dr. Isis wrote a moving, insightful post last week on what we tell girls and women about their bodies. I’m going to quote liberally, but it’s definitely worth reading the entire thing. Along with Sublime Femme’s recent “Femme Myth’s” post, it’s inspired me to finally write about how as a femme woman, I am often […]
What I’ve Noticed
My university, like many others across the country, is facing unbelievable budget cuts (40%!!!). They’re cutting programs and employees right and left. What I don’t get is why they aren’t cutting athletics. “Corrective rape” of lesbians in South Africa goes unprosecuted. Incredibly bad news for women in Arizona. Come back, Janet! Dear Famous Asshole Neurologist […]
What I’ve noticed
Some of the language in this article on Chris Brown’s abuse of Rhianna is really upsetting: a brutal argument between the singer and his girlfriend, Rihanna, provoked by her discovery of a text message from another woman. [emphasis mine] Abuse is not a “brutal argument” and “provoked” suggests she somehow is to blame for the […]
What I’ve Noticed
After Katrina, a white neighborhood militia murdered blacks who wandered into “their” neighborhood. Disgusting, and a stark reminder that racism is far from eliminated in this country. An NYT editorial and Glenn Greenwald call for accountability after the Senate Armed Services Committee inquiry into the treatment of detainees in U.S. custody was released this week. […]
What I’ve Noticed
PZ points out the ridiculousness of Pat Boone’s article equating the attack in Mumbai with Prop 8 backlash. China and India will follow the US on climate change policy, but countries like Mexico are leading the way. Dr. Isis has an inspiring post up on being a woman in science. And believe me, we need […]
What I’ve noticed
Obama is considering a drug czar who opposes needle exchange programs. Needle exchange programs are very effective HIV prevention tools and help slow the spread of of other diseases such as Hepatitis C. Not long before the Transgender Day of Remembrance police brutally beat Duanna Johnson, a transwoman. She was found dead recently. Sublimefemme links […]
Racism today, and a little history
Feministing points to an incredible article up at Alternet about white privilege and the current election. White privilege is when you can get pregnant at 17 like Bristol Palin and everyone is quick to insist that your life and that of your family is a personal matter, and that no one has a right to […]