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Ugh, here we go: On McCain's VP pick

Andi Zeisler — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:43:40 -0400

So by now we all know the basics about Sarah Palin, first-term governor of Alaska and John McCain's utterly transparent pick for running mate: She's a self-described "hockey mom," an avid proponent of drilling in Alaska and an equally avid opponent of abortion and gay-marriage rights. (She's also so unknown as a politician that Fox News has repeatedly been referring to her as "Susan" Palin—though admittedly, getting facts right has never been the forte of that particular outlet, has it?)

Shooting cunts?

Debbie Rasmussen — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:11:13 -0400

Um, have you seen this one? It's a video game called Cunt.

The object? Kill bosses while avoiding things that might hurt you.

Sounds harmless enough (well, in the world of video games at least)

The tips?

"Shaking the mouse will get bugs off your balls"

"Taking drugs will make you appear cool to others"

Feminism and animal rights... a first step

Debbie Rasmussen — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:54:36 -0400

Long before I was aware of concepts like oppression and feminism, I learned about animal rights.

It started as love. I've had a deep love for animals for as long as I can remember, often preferring their company to that of humans. Growing up I could spend hours -- probably days -- sitting in the cornfields talking to mice, playing in the snow with my dog, or visiting the toads and turtles near my grandparents' summer trailer.

Bigger and better

Debbie Rasmussen — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:19:05 -0400

Thanks to the wonderful Adele Nieves at A Book Without a Cover for sharing the news about the Adipositivity Project.

Feminist women of classic country at Feministe

Briar Levit — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:10:45 -0400

Go check out this fun post about classic country feminism over at Feministe. There are some great videos that accompany the post as well.

'Stache-tastic!

Briar Levit — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:55:20 -0400

Let me preface this by saying, that I don't believe this phenomenon is revolutionary or even very subversive in terms of gender-bending. But it IS a trend I've noticed, and one I can't help but enjoy.

"What does feminism, or sexism, mean in a vacuum?"

Debbie Rasmussen — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:14:18 -0400

Another amazingly articulate, thoughtful, critical analysis of "feminism" by Jess Hoffmann... Here's a snippet, but please please go read the rest.

I see a lot of people who say they believe in “intersectionality” talk about it kind of like this: Since some women are people of color, and some women are poor, and some women are queer, it’s important for feminism to take an intersectional approach that recognizes the way some women experience sexism and racism, or sexism and economic exploitation, or sexism and homophobia, or other such combinations. And then maybe they’ll go a step further, and say something about how, for women of color, sexism and racism aren’t just two separate forms of oppression experienced simultaneously, but are intertwined in really complicated ways. So, a lot of self-identified supporters of intersectionality will say, if feminism is going to be a movement by and for all women, it needs to look at how all forms of oppression, not just sexism, play out in different women’s lives. And I think that’s all true and good.

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I ♥ Sarah Waters

Amy S. Williams — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:26:44 -0400

I felt very much out of the lezzie-loop yesterday when I found out that Sarah Waters' second novel, Affinity, has been made into a movie and was the opening night film at Frameline this summer.

Now what movie did I want to tell you about?

Briar Levit — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:32:51 -0400

I always feel like I'm racking my brain to remember what I've watched recently, and who I'd like to recommend it to. I found this little pocket Film Diary at Little Otsu, a favorite small press of mine based in San Francisco & Portland (full disclosure: I'm currently working on designing a planner with them).

"Feminist Perspectives in Pop Culture" lecture series update!

Amy S. Williams — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:44:06 -0400

Good news for anyone who can make it to Portland, Oregon for the inaugural B-Word/Bitch lecture series, Feminist Perspectives in Pop Culture! We've got three of the four speakers lined up and tickets go on sale next
week. Come one, come all! Get the series pass!