Category Archives: Feminists Unite!
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s our daughters!
What did you want to be when you were a little kid? I wanted to be a ballerina until I saw Lynda Carter spin into Wonder Woman on my black-and-white … Continue reading
What the fag bug has meant to me, or, why this is my line in the sand
Are you ready for the NOH8 in Las Vegas hate crimes event TOMORROW? I can’t believe it’s almost here! You can still RSVP here. And all this planning has me … Continue reading
The revolution will not be televised: Ruminations on #femfuture and what it all means
There’s been a lot of bitching on the feminist interwebs about this whole #FemFuture: Online Revolution, proposed by Valenti Martin Media, aka Feministing co-creators Jessica Vanessa Valenti and Courtney Martin … Continue reading
Sex ed bill hearing April 1
Regular readers know that for some time I have been working as an advocate for comprehensive sex education. Going all the way back to my time as a news reporter … Continue reading
NOH8 in Las Vegas: Everything you need to know about the Fag Bug hate crimes event!
Have you RSVP‘d for the hate crimes event on April 19? You really should! It is shaping up to be a dynamic and inspirational event! For those of you who … Continue reading
Panty raid: Spiderman and princess underpants for ALL!
Now this particular TMF: Tired Marketing Fail hits closer to home than most because Andrea Shindeldecker of Oak Park, Illinois is a mom after my own heart. You see, her … Continue reading
The Revolution will be Livestreamed? Occupy Steubenville casts a harsh light on our own Rape Culture
* TRIGGER WARNING * When I woke up today, within minutes I was confronted by the livestream of Occupy Steubenville. The groundswell protest and public display of rage against rape … Continue reading
No more shame game
I recently shared some thoughts on the Dr. Tiller memorial tumblr called Your Hopes and Dreams. You can post your thoughts, too! Thought I’d pass along the sentiment here as … Continue reading
Bowling for access: It’s the final countdown!
There are only FIVE more days of the National Abortion Access Bowl-a-thon. So far we have raised $340! That’s $200 MORE than last year! But is that the best Las … Continue reading
How about some social justice for lunch?
**RALLY CANCELLED DUE TO ILLNESS** Which would you rather have for lunch — another boring salad or some kick-ass social justice? Social justice, of course! So let’s make a date … Continue reading
