The feminist naturist. A.k.a. the “naked grandmas” post!
This is one of those guest-posts I’ve been promising to write for many an age now. I hope you enjoy…? I became a naturist in a totally feminist fashion – all due to a man. When he told me that he believed that genuine nude beaches were the best, my initial reaction was, “Um, hell [...]
...read moreAccusing the Accuser
I have a piece up in the Daily about victim-blaming and the DSK case. A bit: Writing in the American Spectator, political commentator Ben Stein joined the chorus, saying that DSK is probably innocent because he’s an economist and economists don’t rape people, and after all, these accusations are coming from a maid. Rumors are [...]
...read moreEnding Sexual Violence in Conflict: Addressing Women’s Needs and Rights on the Frontlines
Well. This has been the most inspiring, frustrating, overwhelming, depressing and hopeful few days. I hope to collect my thoughts for you on it next week. For now, the third (and last) plenary at the Nobel Women’s Initiative conference on Ending Sexual Violence in Conflict starts at 10:00AM ET (give or take a few minutes) [...]
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