Research shows we’re better off connecting w/ people’s values before we try to “convince” them with the facts: http://humaneconnectionblog.blogspot.com/2011/04/dont-confuse-me-with-facts-lead-with.html Do you have it in you to be evil? It’s easier to relinquish our responsibility than you may think: http://humaneconnectionblog.blogspot.com/2011/04/its-so-easy-relinquishing-our-authority.html
May Day, Emma Goldman, and my grandparents – I attended a May Day rededication of the Haymarket Riot memorial, and learned my grandparents are buried mere feet from Emma Goldman NOOK’d, mini book reviews, copyright – A short review of my recently-purchased Nook, along with some thoughts on copyrights Sex Ed – Join In The Games – A video mix of 1940s and 50s sex ed films
This week on Kloncke: Domestic worker solidarity, keeping up our fight with an extra-exploitative sorority; and MAKE TOTAL MULATTRESS in response to annoying race weirdness. Happy May Day!
Writer of ‘The Female Man’, creator of worlds, boldly taking pulp sci-fi where it had never gone before–Joanna Russ, passed into eternity this week. Joanna Russ A Japanese advisor to the prime minister resigns over new standards raising the limit of radiation children can be exposed to on school playgrounds. Children and Radiation
I wrote a post about Lavender Graduation at the University of Michigan, which celebrates the accomplishments of LGBT students: http://tinyurl.com/3l3y2p3 I am also writing a recap/review of last night’s episode of Doctor Who, which should be posted later tonight.
ethecofem has been busy lately, since acquiring our new fantastic writer, Bema, who is probably just going to take over the blog before I even know what happening: On those bizarre British hats. On the birth certificate. Arguing with capitalists. They’re always the same. Warren, Bema, Danny, and myself filled out a fun questionnaire about “our views.” Tell us what you think! Injustice in Norwalk. On the Ryan budget, with math!
Joanna Russ died. I had a Twitter-encounter with a Conservative Party politician who is currently the Finance Director for No To AV, and in looking up the election results (she lost) for the 2010 election, I understood arithmetically why Tories oppose electoral reform.
In terms of asanas, I talked about cow face arms to stretch and strengthen the lats. I also wrote about exercise and obesity in light of Beyonce’s “Move Your Body” video — and about feeling pain versus how others expect us to display suffering. Finally, my last poetry break in (US) National Poetry Month — My thoughts on Billy Collins’s “Introduction to Poetry”.
This week on facilegestures, I wrote about the harmful effects of using de-humanizing language to talk about sex workers and how feminist men avoid being oblivious about our privilege and power.
http://preraphaelitegrrrl.tumblr.com/: bikini kill lyrics over pre-raphaelite paintings as well as other feminist macros.
Literata wrote about the intersections of Beltane, botany, and desire, and about finding herself down in the mud, and realizing it’s exactly where she’s supposed to be.
http://physioprof.wordpress.com/2011/05/01/mushroom-risotto-and-soft-shell-crabbes/ Mushroom risotto and sauteed soft-shell crabbe recipe and photos.
Rape jokes are boorish and triggering, but here’s why I hat them Liz Lemon isn’t ugly (and that’s a bad thing) “You do not get to remove a trigger warning.”
I have a non-blog contribution this time round – I finished my new zine, If Destroyed Still True #6, which is about my visit to Iraqi Kurdistan in February. It’s the longest zine I’ve ever done, it’s packed with writing and I’m especially excited because I put the whole thing together while on the road. I haven’t done a blog post about it yet or figured out postage prices, as I’m planning to do that once I hit Australia midweek. But it’s basically £1 (or more if people can afford it) plus postage plus paypal fees, and if anybody reading this is interested in getting a copy they’re welcome to e-mail me (nine at jinxremoving dot org) and we can discuss it further.
(I think this got spam-queued the first time around? Otherwise, sorry to double post!!) Rape Jokes are Boorish and Triggering, but Here’s Why I Hate Them Liz Lemon isn’t ugly Stop removing valid trigger warnings just because you’re afraid it will divert attention from your cause!
The Benefits of Growing Up in a Non-Religious Environment http://clarissasbox.blogspot.com/2011/04/benefits-of-growing-up-in-non-religious.html
Why should we care that colleges have found ways of shirking Title IX rules that seek to create greater equity for women in college sports, as reported in last week’s New York Times? Because those rules never demanded true equity to begin with. Feminema looks at the facts behind college women’s sports funding: http://feminema.wordpress.com/2011/04/30/no-equity-for-title-ix-womens-sports/ Special bonus content: why Hanna Rosin of Slate’s Double X is a shoddy journalist, if not a crazy antifeminist.
Recently resurrected my blog – woo hoo! Show a sister some love… I somehow included Louisiana, Roe, and reproductive justice in one rant. Feminism bad for men? Bullshit.
Writing on Psychology Today’s “Billion Wicked Thoughts” blog, Ogi Ogas — whose claim to fame seems to be “using cognitive techniques from his brain research to win half a million dollars on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” and co-authoring a yet-to-be-released book called A Billion Wicked Thoughts: What the World’s Largest Experiment Reveals about Human Desire – muses on “why feminism is the anti-Viagra.” Link-baiting much? But all right, all right, I’m biting; tell me, Ogi, why is feminism the anti-Viagra? … http://bit.ly/mRUwQ6
(Hope this doesn’t get posted twice) May Day, Emma Goldman, and my grandparents – A May Day celebration led me to discover my grandparents are buried mere feet from Emma Goldman NOOK’d, mini reviews, copyright – My review of a Nook, along with thoughts on copyright Sex Ed – Join In the Fun – A silly remix of some 40s and 50s sec ed films
Taking a look at Book Two of the latest Haruki Murakami and why it is wrong for so many reasons, not the least of which is the shabby treatment of lady characters.
I posted two short tributes to Poly Styrene and Phoebe Snow, who both died this week, and wrote about feminist and pop culture critic Ellen Willis’s new anthology.
Sarah Weddington, the attorney from Roe v. Wade, is being laid off from the University of Texas at Austin due to budget cuts. NWPC- College Women’s Caucus at UT is working with University Democrats to try to let the University know how important Sarah is and what an asset to the University she is. We understand there are no more funds for her, but we are trying to get them to let her be a visiting or guest lecturer so she can still teach. We are also looking to find outside funding for an endowment for a future position for Sarah at the University. This coalition is setting up a meeting with the Dean to present him with letters from Sarah’s former students and others that understand her value. If you or anyone you know would like to send a letter on Sarah’s behalf, please send them to: cwcatut@gmail.com by 9 am (central) Tuesday morning. More information: http://cwcut.wordpress.com/2011/04/29/take-action-let-ut-know-sarah-weddingtons-worth/
Once Upon a Beloved Community – This week I did something I’ve never done before: found a church I like! Soft Animals and Other Comforts – In honor of the end of National Poetry Month, some poetry I’ve been reading. All by women, mostly queer.
Don’t trust the picture, whether in math or real life: http://onefemalegaze.wordpress.com/2011/04/27/mathochism-dont-trust-the-picture/
I watched TV and got really annoyed about it. Which has never happened before. There was an ad proclaiming that all mums are now sponsored by Proctor & Gamble, and, yes, I couldn’t resist.
Inspired by the ongoing debates about PUA at Clarisse Thorn’s, I decided to see if I (a highly Introverted, shy bloke) could execute an ethical way to practise pick-up based on the various themes and resources that came up; It’s baby steps, but my first outings are described in Progress update 1 – Days 1,2 and 3 and Progress update 2. Not much progress as far as dating is concerned, although I had some fun playing card games, described in the second post!
A couple friends and I organized a very belated Feminist Coming-Out Day event at my college, and I wrote a blog post about why FCOD matters.
Canadian Federal Election Tomorrow! Fellow Canucks, get your butts to the polls I’ve been a bad Canadian…
Riffing on an inspired post by Uzza here’s The Only Way to Tell A Virgin From a Whore Just By Looking Funny. I was thinking about the stupid “Real Men Don’t Eat Quiche” yesterday morning (while contemplating making quiche for my family sometime this week) and then last night I ran into Violent Sexism Against Men Illustrated In an Advertisement for… Perfume For Men. There really is sexist oppression against men. And while MRAs seem to be hyper-vigilant on those occasions where feminists do it we seem barkingly oblivious to an incredible drumbeat of sexism against men by men and other anti-feminists. unny how I’m uncomfortable shamelessly self-promoting my little Murphy’s Laws of sex and gender but since it got referenced in Pandagon here’s Amanda Marcotte On the Bogus Two Rules of Desire. (Speaking of policing in the post I talk about how I’m afraid male anxiety, particularly anxiety about real or imagined judgment and potential violence from other men, plays a larger role than Amanda thinks it does. Think women are people? The Ugly Implications of Forced-Birthers Disinterest in Prosecuting Women Who Seek Abortions points out that, um, not everybody does. And even though I mentioned it already last week, every time I drive past the corner of 82nd St. and Aurora Ave, in Seattle (as I do sometimes several times a day) I’m reminded once again that it’s Charming How Current Law Makes it A Crime For Some Workers to Protect Themselves (Not Scott Walker Edition).
Fetal Rights and the Criminalization of Pregnant Women http://prochoicewashington.wordpress.com/2011/04/30/fetal-rights-and-the-criminalization-of-pregnant-women/ http://antoinettesfunfeministworld.blogspot.com/2011/04/fetal-rights-and-dangerous-consequences.html
If you are complaining about someone complaining, you should probably STFU! http://saltwatersociety.blogspot.com/2011/04/complaining-about-complaints.html
Here’s a post on the end of a serious relationship, and the need to maintain the relationship with yourself above all others. http://scribblesandsonnets.blogspot.com/2011/05/of-relationships-and-fantasy-series.html
This week at GAB we hosted a series on Global Identities and Intersectionality called “This AND That.” Writers discussed identities that didn’t fit easily into one category, and how their identities were influenced by global feminism. Jessica started quite a debate with her post “Polygamy Apology” where she proposed that individual abusers, and not polygamy as an institution, caused the problems in the Bountiful polygamous community, and Hayley wrote about dealing with victim blaming as an assault survivor.
Over at Open Letters Monthly, I reviewed Anne Roiphe’s memoir of her life before feminism: http://www.openlettersmonthly.com/when-the-sewing-needles-dropped/
Gratuitous Uterus gets incorporated, enjoys some pampering, and sees a familiar face, er, organ at the doctor. We also try to figure out what is the deal with hats that resemble ladyparts.
I believe that addressing political trends within American Christianity and examining the influence of those trends are feminist acts, here’s my post on Israeli Ambassador Michael Oren’s failure to understand Christian Zionism: http://anthonybsusan.wordpress.com/2011/04/30/michael-oren-is-right-sort-of/
Feminist–and complex–reactions to street harassment. A boi comic being featured on a beauty blog? Yes, please! Comic Kelli Dunham on butch privilege, the time Kate Bornstein called her handsome, and where a gal can find a decent barber in this town. What do we mean when we say a woman is “hot”? A historical breakdown of its use.
Just thing about girl power and and how it’s presented in films. Compared Sucker Punch, Hanna, and Winter’s Bone in search of the real heroine we could count on to represent female courage at http://marinagraphy.com/girl-power-sucker-punch-hanna-winters-bone/
This week I wrote about: How the more children one has, the more lax one gets regarding movies, language, and swords: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lX16OrIVfeQ&feature=player_embedded Reposting of a video of a young toddler discussing some very serious topics (with great adult captions): http://marie-everydaymiracle.blogspot.com/2011/04/baby-discussing-some-very-serious.html How depressing is it that Donald Trump is getting so much attention: http://marie-everydaymiracle.blogspot.com/2011/04/heartbroken-over-attention-being-given.html Posting of Jon Stewart’s great commentaries and cartoonists’ takes on the birther palaver: http://marie-everydaymiracle.blogspot.com/2011/04/jon-stewart-on-nonshell-palaver-over.html Posting of President Obama’s wonderful speech at the White House correspondents’ dinner: http://marie-everydaymiracle.blogspot.com/2011/05/so-great-to-have-president-whos.html And my thoughts about the rejoicing over Osama bin Laden’s death: http://marie-everydaymiracle.blogspot.com/2011/05/osama-bin-laden-deadand-people-are.html
This week at The Sartorial Nerd, I featured artwork from megarinri, a very talented artist who deftly translates superhero costumes into wearable yet whimsical designs. – http://www.thesartorialnerd.com/2011/05/artist-spotlight-megarinri.html I also discussed eye makeup for the visually impaired. Because eye shadow tutorials never take my glasses into consideration. Just because I’m a nerd doesn’t mean I can’t be stylin’ – http://www.thesartorialnerd.com/2011/04/eye-makeup-for-visually-impaired.html And finally, I looked to Supergirl for wardrobe inspiration – http://www.thesartorialnerd.com/2011/04/dear-supergirl-its-monday-save-me.html
When Dan Savage came to little Walla Walla last week, i went to see him. It was as problematic as i thought it would be. http://transplantportation.com/2011/04/28/savage-defense/
One more, because stuff went down and I had to write: Okay He’s Dead (a few more things to consider) AKA Harshing Your Squee, One Tweet At A Time – OBL’s death is not a magic bullet.
I’m working on my thesis in What Men Know About Feminism, and I’m keeping a blog to kind of process some of my literature review, thinky thoughts, and reactions to the things I learn. I’d love any responses, reality checks and referrals. http://strangerinamansland.blogspot.com/
I wrote at Canonball about transnational identity and coming of age in a favorite YA novel. My reaction to Game of Thrones two episodes in: Drinking Game of Thrones
This week we had: Thoughts on the Time 100 Phoebe Snow: A Remembrance (Video) WVFC Live-blog of the Royal Wedding and our Video Pick of Tina Fey at Google
It’s a little late, so self promotion monday, but here are my thoughts on Osama Bin Laden’s death and Hitler’s death, which was also announced on May 1. http://queeringthefeminist.blogspot.com/2011/05/hitler-osama-bin-laden-and-terrorism.html … haven’t figured out that whole html thing yet.
Okay, this is a little bit late as 1. It’s Monday 2. I wrote it a bit over a week ago. But in light of Jill’s most recent post, I think it’s important to recognize the nature of productive discussion versus oppression olympics/denial.
Because I forgot to put it on my original post here: http://anthonybsusan.wordpress.com/2011/05/02/the-real-story-behind-columbus-lack-of-walk-for-choice/. This blog post is intended to clear up the misinformation being spread about why Columbus, Ohio will not be hosting a Walk for Choice this May (or any subsequent month). Ego trips have no place in the progressive movement.
As I seem to have missed posting here for a few weeks, here is what I have written the last several weeks. Starting with my Inspiritual Reflections. As we enter into spring — what inventory are you ready to let go of — http://www.inspiritual.biz/inspiritual-reflections/2011/3/14/clearing-out-your-inventory.html Are you auditioning to fill other’s roles or being your authentic self — it is time to be you and stop acting — http://www.inspiritual.biz/inspiritual-reflections/2011/3/22/no-more-casting-calls.html This might be a simple, but radical concept — love thyself! — http://www.inspiritual.biz/inspiritual-reflections/2011/3/29/love-thyself.html yesterdays thought for the day was that God is love, so if God is love, then what does that mean http://www.inspiritual.biz/inspiritual-reflections/2011/4/5/if-god-is-love-then-_____.html how often have you been blessed and not even known about it — i learned this lesson one from my car tire of all things — http://www.inspiritual.biz/inspiritual-reflections/2011/4/12/your-tire-is-on-how.html Have you ever read a piece of poetry that touched you and shaped your life in ways you did not expect. If so perhaps you will enjoy reading my piece on Why I love Pat Parker 🙂 http://www.inspiritual.biz/inspiritual-reflections/2011/4/18/why-i-love-pat-parker.html when was the last time you thought about your thoughts and words and the power your language has on your life? this week, i reflect on the lessons learned while being a sacred observer of my own life. http://www.inspiritual.biz/inspiritual-reflections/2011/4/26/being-a-sacred-observer.html For the last several weeks, I have been reflecting on the various aspects of zen as they apply to the kitchen, cooking, and creating. Practice is the discipline that leads to freedom — for those of you who put themselves down about their culinary skills — remember it is all about the journey and practice does make perfect — http://www.inspiritual.biz/the-zenful-kitchen/2011/3/16/freedom-and-discipline.html There is a Chinese proverb that teaches, “Teachers open the door, but you must enter by yourself.” So the question is, are you ready to go through the door? http://www.inspiritual.biz/the-zenful-kitchen/2011/3/23/are-you-ready-to-go-through-the-door.html Takuan Soho who wrote, “Zen is to have the heart and soul of a little child.” It seems to me that I do my most creative cooking when I am at that place in the kitchen when I have the heart and soul of a little child. — read more about this at http://lnkd.in/hSCnmk to read this week’s The Zenful Kitchen about how unlearning can be empowering visit http://lnkd.in/7FpN9f ok, so i could not resist the title for this reflection, but i promise it has nothing to do with a knock knock joke 🙂 rather it is about making butter out of oranges 🙂 — http://www.inspiritual.biz/the-zenful-kitchen/2011/4/21/orange-you-glad-i-didnt-say-banana.html There are times where i just throw something together, but for the most part when I am cooking or creating in the kitchen, i try to remember this quote — “God is in the details” http://www.inspiritual.biz/the-zenful-kitchen/2011/4/27/god-is-in-the-details.html After I finished working through Stirring the Spiritual Waters, I decided to begin working through another book which I had bought more recently called Soul Coaching. With time devoted to each element, air, fire, earth and water, I have developed goals for myself for air for now. each day is an affirmation I meditate on, and I journal about my process and those things which gave me joy. My air goals — http://www.inspiritual.biz/stirring-my-spiritual-waters/2011/4/1/air-goals.html My water goals — http://www.inspiritual.biz/stirring-my-spiritual-waters/2011/4/29/my-water-goals.html My daily affirmations — http://www.inspiritual.biz/stirring-my-spiritual-waters/2011/4/1/my-daily-affirmations.html My process journal – http://www.inspiritual.biz/stirring-my-spiritual-waters/2011/4/1/my-process-journal.html My joy journal – http://www.inspiritual.biz/stirring-my-spiritual-waters/2011/4/1/my-joy-journal.html
Two posts to my blog, nutsandboltsoftrans.wordpress.com One on transness and disability, one on how otherwise feminist people respond to sex workers.
I took a look at trans men who make essentialist statements about men and women to reporters and media: http://transplantportation.com/2011/05/07/gender-101-for-trans-people/