This week at Nursing Clio: http://nursingclio.wordpress.com/ – Domestic Violence Sells? -“I’m Not a Feminist, But . . . I’m Taking This Class.”
Liberating Our Language: http://humaneconnectionblog.blogspot.com/2012/08/liberating-our-language.html Learning from our heroes and enemies: http://humaneconnectionblog.blogspot.com/2012/07/humane-education-activity-learning-from.html It’s time to fall in love with trees again: http://humaneconnectionblog.blogspot.com/2012/07/falling-in-love-with-trees-again.html
Is this another angry man going out in a blaze of glory? 8 to 20 people shot at a Sikh temple in Milwaukee– http://kmareka.com/2012/08/05/serial-killings/
I wrote Belly Shot about yoga and body image — particularly my relationship with my belly. And Something About Boobs on Planned Parenthood Arizona’s mobile mammography clinic. With bonus introduction by small dogs! Obamacare, Birth Control, & Me on hormonal contraception, endometriosis, and affordability (which I’ve recently learned may be based on an inaccurate understanding of this provision, so there may be a follow up in my near future).
I don’t feel like I’ve written much in the last few days, but there was a mid-week DRAMAH on my blog when someone attempted to out me. I feel like I’m making a big deal out of nothing by posting it here, but y’know – that’s what’s happened round my way this week. I guess I learnt about the power of an apology to make stuff actually, genuinely, be a bit less shit. That was good.
I wrote a bit this week about the Olympics…both the body snarking of women and the racism Gabby Douglas is facing in the media. I also followed up on my discussion of Dennis Croft on “Small Town Security.” And if you’re not totally sick of the topic, I threw in my two cents on the Chick-fil-A debacle.
Some of my favorite films directed by women: http://goldennotebooks.blogspot.com/2012/08/10-plus-great-interesting-or-favorite.html
When India plunged into darkness, poor people kept the lights on with green energy– Solar Saves When the Grid Goes Down Like that cute Brown student said in ’78, “financially nuclear sucks too.” The true cost is becoming apparent— What’s Left for Nuclear? To all you Pagans out there– Have a Melancholy Lughnasadh
I reviewed Richard Linklater’s newest film ‘Bernie:’ http://film-nut.tumblr.com/post/28632688134/bernie-2011 and 5 interesting links I stumbled upon this week: http://film-nut.tumblr.com/post/28757303786/the-weekend-5
Stuff I’ve written lately: Bigotry Appreciation Day : On what Mike Huckabee’s “Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day” looked like in my city, and… But what was it actually like? : …descriptions of what it was like and what it meant from people on both sides who were directly involved in it
Teen Wolf: Bromance is easier than Inclusion : though Teen Wolf has been praised for its GLBT inclusion we believe the representation to be hollow and that Teen Wolf is playing more to slashers. Women in Science Fiction Week: The Problem with Female Representation in Science Fiction on Television : Examining the shows Continuum, Sanctuary and Falling Skies we look at the role of women on television. There Can Only Be One Strong Female Character : looking at the tendency to avoid multiple strong female characters in the urban fantasy genre. Review: Thirteen by Kelley Armstrong, Book 13 of the Otherworld Series : this is the latest book in the popular series
My latest blog post: What Free Speech Does Not Mean http://canadianheathen.wordpress.com/2012/08/03/what-free-speech-does-not-mean/
Hey, hello. My friend made this as a memorial for Sally Ride; we are trying to use it to raise money to help fight pancreatic cancer. Sally Ride
I recorded a little song about last week’s Chicken Hate: http://soundcloud.com/butthedd-studios-presents/chikkinh8
Two posts that will mostly be of interest to anyone who happens to live in Phoenix: an interview with LD19’s Lorenzo Sierra and information about free mammograms courtesy of Planned Parenthood Arizona and a Komen (!) grant.
Where does your inner voice come from? http://clarissasblog.com/2012/08/02/where-does-your-inner-voice-come-from/ NYC Mayor Bloomberg wants to legislate women’s bodies: http://clarissasblog.com/2012/08/02/now-bloomberg-wants-to-legislate-womens-bodies/ Attachment parenting causes depression according to research: http://clarissasblog.com/2012/08/03/attachment-parenting-causes-depression/
The Ramadan series at Muslimah Media Watch continues. This week’s reflections: Ramadan: The Mother and Activist by Safiyyah Fajr Ruminations on Ramadan in the Middle of Nowhere by Sana From Moping to Musing: My Ramadan Roller Coaster by Diana Of Haircuts, Pakoras and Pink Lemonade by Merium Ramadan in Singapore by guest contributor Sya
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Contraceptives for You and You and You: My coverage and explanation of the new ACA mandates that started Aug. 1st. Female Olympians: Mmm Mmm Good Athletes’ bodies under fire and their bad-ass responses.
Christianity and race. Racism, homophobia, and other problems with ABC’s “Wipeout.” A note to Blizzard on removing HGWT from World of Warcraft. Civil rights < chicken? A thank you letter to Amtrak. “I love you and I support you only as far as your needs mesh conveniently with mine.”
http://disorientatedgraduate.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/long-distance-friendship.html Some thoughts on the changing nature of friendship.
On my journal, I wrote about an argument in defense of non-heteronormativity that I believe is counterproductive in LGBTQI discourse despite the validity of its premises. I also wrote about my thoughts on the “Dan Cathy just disagrees with a lifestyle – what’s wrong with that?” argument in support of Chick-Fil-A.
This week I wrote a short post about my frustration with the “I’m not a feminist” trope, and some very valid reasons women reject the feminist label.
I gave up and read Fifty Shades of Grey. Unsurprisingly, it wasn’t my favourite book ever, mostly because the protagonist insists upon referring to her vulva as “there”.
“Tempering Our Activist Goals: The Long and the Short of It“–Reading Peter Elbow talk about how he handles the reality of teaching in light of his idealistic goals makes me think about how all of our activist goals could use some time and depth perception to be most effective. “Transitions: How Do You Know When Your Life is Forever Changed?“- Tomorrow, my life is changing forever. Like (almost) all of my life changing moments, it seems sort of anti-climactic. “Gabby’s Hair and Olympic Role Models“- I had a long rant about the reaction to Gabby’s hair ready to go. Instead, I embedded a video of my toddler daughter watching the gymnastics team and trying to do some flips–because that’s what I want my Olympic role models to inspire. “My Favorite Thing About Buffy (So Far)“– I’m watching Buffy for the first time. This is my favorite thing.
On Collegiate Feminist this week, I wrote about being published on Michele Norris’ The Race Card Project with these 6 words: “WHITE feminism. I Live With Contradiction.” http://www.collegiatefeminist.com/1/post/2012/08/the-race-card-project-white-feminism-i-live-with-contradiction.html I also have posted several mini reflections on spending this summer making documentaries about families living in Medellín, Colombia as part of the DukeEngage program.
It has been a busy week! Yahoo’s New Female CEO isn’t a Feminist: Does it Matter? Because I am an Atheist (how atheism has affected my life) Abortion and Suicide: A Spurious Link “Don’t Feed the Trolls”: Reexamining a Tired Maxim And some awesome guest posts: How I Was Indoctrinated into the Gay Agenda Runway Rising: Perks and Challenges of Running a Socially Conscious Fashion Company
On Collegiate Feminist this week, I wrote about being published on Michele Norris’ The Race Card Project with these 6 words: “WHITE feminism. I Live With Contradiction.” http://www.collegiatefeminist.com/1/post/2012/08/the-race-card-project-white-feminism-i-live-with-contradiction.html I also have posted several mini reflections on spending this summer making documentaries about families living in Medellín, Colombia as part of the DukeEngage program.
What’s a “bad atheist”? : On a rather absurd AlterNet piece which suggests that if you have any bad political views or biases, you’re not qualified to not believe in God.
This week I wrote about Fifty Shades of Grey and whether all the hoopla is deserved… is it really as groundbreaking as the media seems to think, and why the term ‘mummy porn’ is offensive. http://canbebitter.wordpress.com/2012/07/31/battle-of-the-mummy-porn-50-shades-of-grey-vs-mills-boon/
Arguing with horrible people: the “No, you’re not a feminist ally when you compare my criticism of your sexist and racist failures to Captain Ahab hunting Moby Dick” edition.
I just came back from Marina Abramovic’s women-only lecture in London and needed to share my thoughts: http://disciplineandanarchy.wordpress.com/2012/08/05/the-female-artist-is-present-marina-abramovic-vs-maeve-binchy/
This week, learn why you shouldn’t try to dig a grave for feminism, and find out how you can join up with the Unite Women revolution on campus and in your state! Links to volunteer are at the bottom of this blog.
I’ve been meaning to write this for a bit. Unfortunately, it remains topical, despite the latest declaration on the subject dating back a month. When and why women are “not funny”.
The Empire Strikes Back (Chick Fil A extravaganza; pop culture attacks on Occupy movement): http://daisysdeadair.blogspot.com/2012/08/the-empire-strikes-back.html SC Governor Nikki Haley’s husband will be deployed to Afghanistan: http://daisysdeadair.blogspot.com/2012/07/governor-haleys-husband-deployed.html
Just one this week: Should we Censor Films Which Hate Women? “It’s easy to imagine what a homophobic or transphobic film looks like, and the types of language and attitudes which would be cut before children could see it. But what about misogyny – the Invisible Ism?”
We were back from our trip last Monday, but I was too jet-lagged and/or knackered to get it to together to post any links. At any rate, the only really relevant post is the one called Fabrication, about garments and sustainability. An eco issue is a women’s issue! If you’re interested, the table of contents points to a few other posts from our trip.
I’ve started a series of posts analyzing PostSecret postcards, because I keep saving the things. http://clarissethorn.com/blog/2012/08/05/postsecret-the-despair-of-missing-orgasm/ And early in the week I did a dissection of rapey pickup artist tactics, which I’m trying to boost the signal on in every possible way. http://clarissethorn.com/blog/2012/07/29/rapey-pickup-artists-analysis-of-a-field-report/ Sidenote: I didn’t blog about it, but I hope everyone in the world is considering going to see Beasts Of The Southern Wild. It’s a brilliant magical realist indie film about Katrina and marginalized communities and relationships and AMAZING. http://www.beastsofthesouthernwild.com/news/wheres-beasts-playing-next/
Artist Sarah Frost’s work deals with the YouTube community of boys making paper guns. Her installation in the upcoming Corcoran Gallery 31 show “Manifest: Armed” (an art exhibit on American gun culture) says a lot about how we gender weaponry and toys. I’m interning at the Corcoran this summer, so I’ve been working with this show pretty closely. It’s going to be really amazing! If you’re in the DC area it runs from August 8-September 2 with a reception August 9 at 6 pm. Also, a post on the Renwick’s current show, “40 Under 40: Craft Futures”. Check this show out too! Like many craft shows, this one features a ton of kickass feminist artists.
In August 2012, a middle-aged couple from Southern California will walk the 84-mile path along Hadrian’s wall in Northern England to raise awareness about the erosion of women’s rights in the U.S. and to raise funds for Planned Parenthood. Watch the vid!
I write a travel blog about my experiences in South Korea. one of my recent entries was about the good of humanity and why I travel. the blog itself: a breath of foreign air