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Leftist commentary from a mouthy bitch

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Dear “Pretty” People, We’re on to you.

Yet once again I am inspired to post because of a stupid Facebook argument.  I swear that service exists just to raise my blood pressure, and make sure I waste … Continue reading

April 27, 2012 · 3 Comments

It’s Like They’re Trying to Explode My Brain

Ok, look, everybody do me two favors from now on out: A.  Do not try to tell me that people who are anti-contraception and anti-abortion care about anything more than … Continue reading

April 25, 2012 · 3 Comments

Woooo! We did it! Cecile Richards on Time’s 100 Most Influential People List

Rock ON!  Granted the list still tends to be dude-heavy, but this is awesome!  I’m very excited.

April 18, 2012 · Leave a comment

The Value of Women’s Work

What the hell is up with these assholes who don’t seem to understand that women work for the same reasons men work:  to make money to support themselves and their … Continue reading

April 12, 2012 · 6 Comments

A Few HAES Tips

Welcome to anyone who’s come here from seeing me on panels at Norwescon this last weekend!  I had a fabulous time!  And many, many thank yous to those of you … Continue reading

April 10, 2012 · 1 Comment

Go Vote!!!!!

Cecile Richards, the head of Planned Parenthood has been nominated for Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People list!  Right now she’s losing.  Quick my minions, we need to make sure … Continue reading

April 6, 2012 · Leave a comment

Hey, They Let Me Talk In Public!

So, I’m a panelist at Norwescon, a local SF/F convention.  I do this every year, and I quite like it.  This year in addition to my usual “don’t be a … Continue reading

April 3, 2012 · Leave a comment

The Death of Trayvon Martin

I keep trying to write about this, but between feeling that I really don’t have anything to add, and incoherent anger I feel that we’re even talking about whether someone … Continue reading

March 27, 2012 · 1 Comment

Screw the Tone Argument

I know, I know, I’ve ranted about this before.  But, the reason I find myself ranting about it so much is because it happens all the fucking time.  Seriously, about … Continue reading

March 19, 2012 · 4 Comments

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