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Poor Geraldine Ferraro

She just can’t open her mouth without being accused of racism. That must be really tough. Kinda like those poor guys who just can’t say anything without crazy-ass feminists jumping down their throats. I mean, having people criticize you is way more difficult than being subjected to actual racism or sexism. As for Reagan Democrats, [...]

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Iowan Abortion Stories Project

Judith from the Emma Goldman Clinic, a non-profit feminist health clinic in Iowa City, emailed me about a project they’re undertaking. They are looking for women who have faced financial barriers while seeking an abortion in Iowa to share their stories. The stories will then be used towards work on a project that could result [...]

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“Natural Habitats”

This comment came from an article in the Independent: While I’m glad for the chance to see them in their natural habitat, I really fear for them. Now that their existence is known, they’re likely to be “helped” to the point of extinction. Illnesses that are common and mild to us are enough to kill [...]

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Webb for VP? NO.

Lots of self-styled progressives have suggested that Jim Webb would be a good choice for Obama’s VP pick. Kathy G explains why Webb is the wrong choice — especially for women. Picking another Southern white dude is not the answer — especially when that Southern white dude is a former Republican (he worked in the [...]

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Sexism Sells – But We’re Not Buying It

Jacki, can you see it yet? via Women’s Media Center

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