Feminist economics: an interview with Susan Feiner
For the past two weeks, I’ve been posting about feminism and economics, but I haven’t said much about feminist economics, a sub-discipline within economics. I have not studied as much explicitly feminist economics as I should have, so to introduce you to the fiel I’ve tapped into a much more qualified resource – Susan Feiner, [...]
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THAT’S NOT FUNNY! via Her Twistiness.
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This story. A local woman has been arrested after she was accused of killing her unborn child by cutting the umbilical cord, authorities said Monday. Jennifer Darlene Johnson, 30, of 1796 Lauderdale 7, Florence, has been charged with manslaughter, authorities said. Manslaughter is a Class B felony, which is punishable by two to 20 years [...]
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First, since today is my last day at Feministe, I want to say goodbye! I’ve really enjoyed blogging here, and I’ve learned a lot from both my co-bloggers and from the fabulous community of commenters. I hope some of you will visit me over at The Feminist Underground, and at Feminocracy – where I’ll be [...]
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Wheelchair Diaries: An Interview with the Artist
Artist Joan Tysinger was delighted on the day she received her wheelchair, one year ago. She explains that she was excited to finally have the chance to enjoy being outdoors, not having to drive everywhere. Joan says that her first thought upon arriving home was, “Finally, I’ll be able to do what all my neighbors [...]
...read moreBlogging along with Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog
Hello, Feministe! I haven’t posted much lately because I’ve managed to get my hands a little too full with other projects. I do have some posts on other subjects that I hope to have up soon, but I first I felt it was my duty to inform you all that this is the last weekend [...]
...read moreFoul Festering Rot At The Heart Of America
There is a foul festering rotten core at the heart of the American polity. This core is comprised of pure undiluted hatred: for women, for anyone of non-European origins, for foreigners, for non-Christians, for “intellectual elites”, for pretty much everyone. This core has its roots in American slavery and has existed as a defining element [...]
...read moreBush Administration Promotes Discriminatory Practices Related To Birth Control
From the New York Times: The Bush administration wants to require all recipients of aid under federal health programs to certify that they will not refuse to hire nurses and other providers who object to abortion and even certain types of birth control. [...] The proposal, which circulated in the department on Monday, says the [...]
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