This V-Day, show your solidarity in ending gender-based violence by joining One Billion Rising – a worldwide anti-rape protest. To find a rising happening near you today, take a look at the handy dandy event finder. [One Billion Rising]
The beginning of a sexual revolution? Or more heteronormative, sexist shenanigans? Guess we should have seen this one coming - Facebook’s latest app: Bang With Friends. [DNA India]
It's that time of the week again: the half-way point. Here's a preview of what we've been reading up on:
Pope Benedict XVI annouced his papal resignation just two days ago. Curious what this means for non-Catholics? Here's a take on its effects on marginalized populations. [Autostraddle]
It's been just over a week since the Super Bowl, but that doesn't mean we should stop talking about the sport's culture and sexual violence. [Huffington Post]
• After a series of murders of transgender people in the city, the Washington D.C. Mayor's Office of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Affairs announced a partnership with the U.S. Attorney's Office that will "enhance USAO’s ability to bring criminals to justice in cases where hate or bias might have been a factor in a crime committed against an individual from the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community." [Autostraddle]
• Lilith Magazine—"Independent, Jewish, and Frankly Feminist"—has a snappy new site. [Lilith Magazine]
• Were you wondering what that weight-watching, wine-swilling scamp Bridget Jones has been up to lo these many years? If so, you're in luck come November, when Helen Fielding's new book hits the shelves. [GalleyCat]
• Tech entrepreneur Jason Calcanis responded to Jamelle Bouie's piece on how an "implicit network" affects the diversity of tech journalism with an obnoxiously escalating series of tweets that hit nearly every square on the How Not to Talk About Race bingo card. [Gawker]
• Lulu, a new app that allows users to exchange information about dateable men, is drawing ire from users of Reddit. Apparently creepshots of unsuspecting women and girls is cool, but reviewing men is "straight-up harassment." Let's just say they're both awful and leave it at that?
• Famous ginger beanpole Anne of Green Gables has been recast as a sultry blond on the cover of a new edition of the young-adult classic. [BuzzFeed] What's next, book publishers, Pippi Longstocking with a razor-cut bob and a belly shirt?
Anything we missed? Let us know in the comments, and have a great weekend!
Happy hump day, y'all! Here are a few links to start your morning off right.
In case you hadn't noticed, it's already February! That means it's Black History Month and in honor of the month-long observance, Marlo Thomas compiled a list of African American women who positively shaped history. [Huffington Post]
Starting this week, Bitch's weekly news roundup is now daily! This morning was full of Super Bowl news—we'll have more analysis of the media spectacle (Beyonce! Puppy Bowl!) later today.
• Hooray for Ravens linebacker Brendan Ayanbadejo, who used the Superbowl spotlight to advocate for LGBT rights and call out anti-gay statements of other players.
Some of you know that we've spent the last couple of months in an intense search for a new online editor. It's been an exhilarating and frustrating process—exhilarating because we received so very many great applications, and frustrating because we could only choose one person for the job. But we chose that one person, and she's here to introduce herself.
8. Bitch, per our tag line, offers a feminist response to popular culture – and while we love dissecting what's good, bad and ugly in mass media, we aren't just here to weigh in on whether your favorite TV show is feminist or not.
We also love talking about books, movies, websites, TV shows, new organizations and projects you might not have heard about yet, and creators and activists who are working hard to better the lot and increase the visibility of marginalized people everywhere.
When I adopted my German Shepherd/Husky mix almost four years ago, I—to paraphrase Parks and Recreation's Chris Traeger—lit-rally had no idea what I was in for. Since that fateful day in March 2009, Mariah Carey (named by the shelter for her good looks and vocal range) has shaped my life in many ways. And that's why my 2012 holiday gift guide has the needs of the large-breed dog owner firmly in mind.
7. We bring your attention to important books, great music, and amazing films that showcase new and diverse talent often ignored or missed by mainstream reviewers.
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