Author Archives: Jack Stephens

Letter to the Man Who Yelled at Me

Posted on October 28, 2008 by Jack Stephens

Jeannie Choi blogs:
I am writing you this letter after much internal debate to inform you of the many realizations that erupted within me after our very brief encounter yesterday. I am writing you this letter because there is a lot I have to say to you. I am writing you this letter because after a […] Continue reading →

Posted in Race, racism and related issues, Syndicated feeds | 8 Comments

"I like my A's."

Posted on October 27, 2008 by Jack Stephens

Since you guys liked Natalie’s rant on racism here is her rant on sexism due to the fact that she was considered by G4 tv as one of the “hot women on the web.” Also, here is the G4 video … Continue reading →

Posted in Feminism, sexism, etc | 5 Comments

“Even if you cry, nothing will change.”

Posted on October 26, 2008 by Jack Stephens

Cross-posted from The Mustard Seed. “Any male who wears as woman’s attire in public for immoral purposes shall be guilty of an offense and on conviction be liable to a fine not exceeding one thousand or to imprisonment for a … Continue reading →

Posted in Gender and the Body, International issues, Sex work, porn, etc, Transsexual and Transgender related issues | 1 Comment

The 'Real' Virginia? What the Pfuck!

Posted on October 25, 2008 by Jack Stephens
Posted in Conservative zaniness, right-wingers, etc., Elections and politics | 1 Comment

Hip-Hop Podcasts

Posted on October 25, 2008 by Jack Stephens

This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with Myca over a cup o’ joe and some great phu soup over here in San Francisco.  While we were talking about our interests Myca wanted to know more about hip-hop, … Continue reading →

Posted in About the Bloggers, Whatever | 8 Comments

Trans-cultural Adoptee Short Films and Panel

Posted on October 24, 2008 by Jack Stephens

Sume blogs about an upcoming on May 29, 2009 in Australia:
This will be a half-day event in Australia run by a volunteer committee made up of trans-cultural adoptes. It aims to present a selection of short films about trans-cultural (and trans-racial) adoptee experiences, and will also feature a panel session featuring adoptees and special guests […] Continue reading →

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A Blogger on White Privilege

Posted on October 22, 2008 by Jack Stephens

Gabriel blogs:
Being White in American society (possibly European society as well because they’re douchebags too) means that you know that people that look like you run society. If something goes wrong in your life then (barring unique circumstances like being from Appalachia or something) you can take solace in the fact that you’re White and […] Continue reading →

Posted in Race, racism and related issues, Syndicated feeds | 32 Comments

"I don't give a fuck if they don't like us."

Posted on October 19, 2008 by Jack Stephens

Cross-posted from The Mustard Seed. Buy it Click on pic for the album, click here to listen to the song “Like Us.”

Posted in Race, racism and related issues | 1 Comment

McCain and Campaigning

Posted on October 18, 2008 by Jack Stephens

Jeff Chang blogs:
I was stomping around the house, scaring the kids, yelling at the radio and the television, and generally not digesting my dinner.
Here’s why…
McCain argued last night that he has “repudiated every time someone has been out of line.” But he continues to allow his VP nominee—someone CNN’s Leslie Sanchez once said was “a […] Continue reading →

Posted in Race, racism and related issues, Syndicated feeds | 7 Comments

Blog Action Day 2008 Philippines

Posted on October 15, 2008 by Jack Stephens

Today is Blog Action Day 2008 for the Philippines:
Cyberspace group Bloggers Kapihan over the weekend called on Filipino bloggers all over the world to join the Blog Action Day 2008 on Oct. 15 by taking on the issue of poverty through text, photos, music and podcasts, video and microblogging.
The event website is at http://blogactionday2008.bloggerskapihan.com/ where […] Continue reading →

Posted in Syndicated feeds | 2 Comments