It’s that time…
…time for me to bid adieu to the Feministe readership. These were two stimulating weeks. Though of course I didn’t get around to posting everything I had hoped to, I put up a few posts that I’m really proud of — as well as one in particular that I regret. We learn, we keep going. Many [...]
...read moreShocking: teens know sex feels good
Via Tracy Clark-Flory’s excellent takedown of yet more conservative fear-mongering, news of a sex education pamphlet published by the National Health Service of the United Kingdom titled “Pleasure.” The word doesn’t quite inspire hives for me, but for some, it sure seems to: conservatives are calling it “deplorable” and — wait for it — “nothing [...]
...read moreToday in fascinating photos
Am I the only one who thinks this recent picture of Sarah Palin at a signing event in Alaska is simultaneously hilarious, disturbing, and extremely telling? Cross-posted at Women’s Glib.
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I’m interested in language, as you might have noticed from my last post on pro-life/anti-choice semantics. I have a little series on my blog called Language Matters, where I discuss the significance of language in culture, politics, and progress. (Keep in mind that the word “series” is used loosely here, since I’ve only written two [...]
...read moreAn email
Upon reading your article “Palin’s anti-choice legacy,” I wanted to bring a particular point to your attention. Your use of the term “anti-choice” is very misleading, and shows a significant misunderstanding of the term. The term anti-choice by definition means “one who opposes ALL choices”, no matter what the topic of choice be. [...]
...read morePalin’s anti-choice legacy
Via Feministing, a post by Clara Jeffery of Mother Jones tells us that one of Palin’s last acts in office was to accelerate a parental notice and consent law for women under 18 who are seeking abortion. We see this shit all the time: my sisters’ rights to our own bodies are routinely taken away [...]
...read moreWhat the DOE doesn’t want you reading
As I mentioned in my introductory post, I will be a senior at a public high school in NYC this fall. (As much as I’d like to forget all about school during these fleeting summer months, it still seems to be on my mind.) As far as public schools go, mine is pretty well furnished. [...]
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Hello and all that
Hi everyone! I’m Miranda, one of your humble guest-bloggers for the next two weeks. I’m white, cis, able-bodied, middle class, and jonesin’ to get to know the Feministe readership. Come September, I will be a senior at a public high school in New York City. A few months ago I started Women’s Glib (women’s liberation [...]
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