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This week I wrote about the “women against feminism” phenomenon (and of course, the subsequent “confused cats against feminism” phenomenon!).
This week on Valprehension, I wrote about some of the ways my mind sometimes gets tangled up and worried about my process of identifying and living as a genderqueer person.
A bit of a rant: Unpopular Church Teachings and the Appeal to Impotence. And some reminiscence and reflection on affection, reverence, and the sign of peace: prompted by a newly released Vatican document stating that Catholics should be more subdued and sober when exchanging the sign of peace at Mass.
I’d like to post the link to my blog, The New York Diaries. The latest post is all about my transferring to a store I call The Big Fancy, a reference to Freeman Hall’s book, Retail Hell. The entire narrative is about making it in the city, alone, and as a woman of color, I faced opposition on a level that was personal, dehumanizing, clearly racist, and downright ugly. But that comes later. This post is just about me trying to keep my job. Thank you so much for reading 🙂
This is local, but what isn’t? I listened to 6 candidates for governor of Rhode Island make their case, and only one stood forthrightly for the refugee children on the border. It will cost him some votes, but he won mine. Angel Taveras Stood for Children
Over at delagar, I write about the new issue of Crossed Genres: Time Travel, and the interesting approaches our authors took to the theme. Three very cool short stories, two by women, one by a first-time author, which you can read for free!
I’m so tired of people using the term “sexual preference” in lieu of “sexual orientation.” The latest culprit is Steeler Eric Waters, former roommate (and friend) of openly gay NFL player Michael Sam. I’m a fan of “The Mental Illness Happy Hour” podcast. The term “Cray Cray” drives me to distraction. And it hurts.
This week on Kiss My Wonder Woman: Lucy is a complete disappointment. The trailer lied. Peter Pan Is a Cancer on Society The Lie of Mysterious Masculinity, the Brooding Hero, and Angel On Sexual Assault in the Military and Tris’ Very Reasonable Fears (Divergent) Guardians of the Galaxy is great if you like fun things. Tune in this week for Lazarus Vol. 2, The Princess Diaries, and more!
This week, I looked at the GOP’s attempts to cover up their positions on women’s health and rights and rein in their “legitimate rape” comments, and concluded that women won’t be fooled by their attempts to cover up anti-woman policies.
Re the whole Tumbler “women against feminism” thing, I say: The fact that young women hold up signs protesting a movement that works for their rights is the epitome of living in patriarchy. Women against feminism? The epitome of patriarchy Meanwhile, people of color are bashed for not putting up with racism? And victims should apologize to their rapists? That’s what happens when we see through the eyes of the powerful, and not through the eyes of empathy. Blaming Victims of the Powerful
At the Planned Parenthood Advocates of Arizona blog, I was fortunate enough to be able to interview David Garcia, candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction. And if you’re wondering why PPAA would endorse a candidate for this office — go read the interview. 😉
Can I promote something that’s not a blog post? I directed DreamBoys for the Minnesota Fringe Festival, and we just opened yesterday. It’s a revue of songs made famous by women, sung by men. The St. Paul Pioneer Press called it “Something Wonderful.” If you’re in the Twin Cities this week, check us out!
I’ve been creating a series of images with poetry images that I call “Stimmy art.” This week’s poem is “Absence,” a meditation on god’s silence.
Last we at Bitch Flicks, we analyzed movie soundtracks. Here’s a roundup of all of the posts. Also: Three Reasons Why ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ is Not a Feminist Film ‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes:’ My Dear Forgotten Cornelia Seed & Spark: The Bad Mamas of Contemporary Cinema
I’m running a Silver Anniversary Extravaganza at my live journal. There are prizes to be claimed Tuesday at Noon Central. If you read me, if you don’t, please feel free to drop in. I’m doing this because I’ve been married for 25 years on Tuesday. CN: discussion of race And I’m talking about race in fantastic creatures.
I’ve been blogging a lot myself. A short bio about Regina Jonas – the first woman ordained as a rabbi A bio about Geraldine Doyle – the woman whose image was used for the We Can Do It! poster A bio about my political hero Patricia Schroeder And a listicle about crafty items related to Mjolnir – the weapon of Thor
My friend Ailsa took some photos of me for her body hair project, which you can go see over at The Body Hair Project
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