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Unwanted Attention is the Crux of Creep: Part the Fourth – Stalking

Stalking is not now, and has never been, a compliment. In response to the last Crux of Creep post a friend responded to the link in Livejournal that continuing to … Continue reading

May 30, 2011 · Leave a comment

Just When You Thought They Couldn’t Get Any Less Compassionate…

It’s getting hard to come up with titles for these posts that aren’t just a random bunch of characters as I bang my head repeatedly on the keyboard, longing for … Continue reading

May 27, 2011 · 1 Comment

Shame on you, Tennessee.

So, the Tennessee Senate, in a stunning display of nineteenth century moral outrage, has passed the “Don’t say Gay” bill, barring teachers from discussing homosexuality in the school setting, even … Continue reading

May 25, 2011 · Leave a comment

Enough with the Hating on Slutwalk

If it doesn’t work for you, fine. If you think the only reason ANY WOMAN gets called a slut, regardless of race or social standing, is because she has done something … Continue reading

May 23, 2011 · 3 Comments

Why Do I Ever Watch CNN?

Because the TVs at the gym don’t have MSNBC as an option when you’re on the exercise bikes. So, yeah, I’ve been going back to the gym, which is a … Continue reading

May 20, 2011 · 1 Comment

Dear French Media,

Get bent. No, really. You’re upset because the US media did something that is Standard Operating Procedure, and showed Dominique Strauss-Kahn being led out in handcuffs.  So, in retaliation… You … Continue reading

May 19, 2011 · 4 Comments

Polimicks Podcast 002 – Slutwalks

In this episode, my friend Jenna and I discuss the Slutwalks, and what they mean to us, since both of us were labelled sluts at a very young age. Listen … Continue reading

May 18, 2011 · Leave a comment

The War on Women

I haven’t posted about this before because I have been so incredibly angry at… everything.  It’s ridiculous.  We’re in the 21st Century.  It’s more than 30 years since the Roe … Continue reading

May 16, 2011 · 2 Comments

Daddy, I Do

May 4th, Planned Parenthood of the Greater Northwest brought Seattle-native Cassie Jaye and her film Daddy, I Do to the University of Washington for a screening.  Daddy, I Do has won … Continue reading

May 9, 2011 · 3 Comments

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