Author Archives: Julie

Unimpressed.

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Julie

I was curious about this book until I saw this little gem by the author on Jewcy: Whatever we say about women and men being equal now and tomorrow – I have three daughters who I want to see beat … Continue reading →

Posted in Feminism, sexism, etc, Gender and the Body, Jews and Judaism | 29 Comments

Edu-Dump

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Julie

From the New York Times: Prof. Marshall Grossman has come to expect complaints whenever he returns graded papers in his English classes at the University of Maryland. “Many students come in with the conviction that they’ve worked hard and deserve … Continue reading →

Posted in Class, poverty, labor, & related issues, Education | 33 Comments

Nadya Suleman Receives Death Threats

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Julie

From the AP wire: LOS ANGELES – Police said Thursday they will investigate death threats against octuplet mom Nadya Suleman and advise her publicist on how to handle a torrent of other nasty messages that have flooded his office. Word … Continue reading →

Posted in Abortion & reproductive rights, Feminism, sexism, etc | 43 Comments

A Gentile Privilege Checklist

Posted on January 26, 2009 by Julie

I know most of us have pretty much said what we need to say about the Feministe debacle, but there’s one more thing I want to address before I try to put it behind me. There were a few bloggers … Continue reading →

Posted in Anti-Semitism | 133 Comments

Protest for a CLEAN Carwash!

Posted on January 22, 2009 by Julie

It’s that time again! Who: Progressive Jewish Alliance and the CLEAN Carwash Campaign. More importantly, though: YOU. What: A picket line to protest a failure to pay minimum wages, a lack of basic health and safety protections, and numerous other … Continue reading →

Posted in Class, poverty, labor, & related issues | 1 Comment

Why I've Stopped Talking About Gaza

Posted on January 18, 2009 by Julie

Short answer: because I can’t think of anything to say. A few days ago, I came across this video on Jewschool: There’s a midrash on the Jacob story that Avraham Burg mentions in his new book. According to the story, … Continue reading →

Posted in Anti-Semitism, International issues, Palestine & Israel | 16 Comments

When Palestinians Die, Americans Eat.

Posted on January 8, 2009 by Julie

On the radio today: news about the recession. Story after story about dismal holiday sales. Explanations of why it’s not a good idea to be thrifty when money’s tight: if you don’t go out and buy stuff, people will lose … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics and the like, Elections and politics, International issues, Palestine & Israel | 2 Comments

Dear Non-Jewish Activists:

Posted on January 5, 2009 by Julie

I’ve been trying to figure out the best way to say this for a few days now, but I’ve finally decided to just point you toward Amp’s How Not to Be Insane When Accused of Racism. Replace “racism” with “anti-Semitism” … Continue reading →

Posted in Anti-Semitism, Colonialism, International issues, Palestine & Israel | 55 Comments

Once More, With Feeling

Posted on December 29, 2008 by Julie

At least one reader has taken issue with the title of my last post, so let me clarify. Via Glenn Greenwald, Marty Peretz hits the nail on the head: So at 11:30 on Saturday morning, according to both the Jerusalem … Continue reading →

Posted in International issues, Palestine & Israel | 3 Comments

This is not my community.

Posted on December 27, 2008 by Julie

Two Israeli ad campaigns in recent years: “Israel: No one belongs here more than you” (“you” being the white middle-class American tourist) and “Israel: Not What You See in the News!” (paraphrased) Number of Gazans dead today: at least 200 … Continue reading →

Posted in International issues, Palestine & Israel | 15 Comments