Author Archives: Pseudo-Adrienne

A Common Cause

When one takes a look at the real liberal and progressive agenda (not the current Democratic Party’s agenda, as they are trying to pitifully mimic the Republicans and sell out their voting base they claim to represent) the focal point … Continue reading

Posted in Abortion & reproductive rights, Elections and politics, Feminism, sexism, etc, Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans and Queer issues | 2 Comments

Speaking of NARAL Pro-Choice America…

…I received my usual ‘take action alert’ email from them today, however this one was a bit entertaining given the political climate in this country and the state of women’s reproductive rights. It parodies the growing threat of Dubya appointing … Continue reading

Posted in Abortion & reproductive rights, Conservative zaniness, right-wingers, etc., Elections and politics | 15 Comments

More anti-women-having-sex and anti-comprehensive sex-ed from the Rightwing

I’m beginning to loose track of all the hysterically anti-woman-having-sex, anti-comprehensive sex-ed, and anti-contraception rhetoric we’ve heard from the Radical Rightwing, which is now being taught to young people in schools and has supplanted reason and science. Most of this … Continue reading

Posted in Abortion & reproductive rights, Anti-Contraceptives/EC zaniness, Anti-feminists and their pals, Conservative zaniness, right-wingers, etc., Homophobic zaniness/more LGBTQ issues | 24 Comments

The pain that comes with denying same-sex union/marriage protections and benefits

Same-sex couples especially those with children face all kinds of problems within the social and legal spheres of life. Same-sex couples are denied access to their partners while their ill in hospitals. Same-sex parents must deal with hostile and bigoted … Continue reading

Posted in Homophobic zaniness/more LGBTQ issues, Same-Sex Marriage | 77 Comments

Men's Egos are *that* frail?!…really?!

Since the time they were little girls, women have been conditioned to pet the male ego and never dare threaten or bruise it. So as some of these girls become young women, enter college–ambitious to excel in the academia, then … Continue reading

Posted in Anti-feminists and their pals, Feminism, sexism, etc, Gender and the Economy | 106 Comments

The Special Rights List for LGBT People–well not really

Via DED Space yet again, for all of you LGBT folks out there, your oh-so wonderful special rights checklist. Enjoy, bitter-sweetly…. A list of the special rights of homosexuals The right to save yourself a lot of money and stress … Continue reading

Posted in Homophobic zaniness/more LGBTQ issues, Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans and Queer issues | 3 Comments

Getting rid of religious superstition in abstinence-only programs

Abstinence-Only programs have never really been based on facts, instead it’s mostly absurd and patently false information in an attempt to indoctrinate young people with Medieval ideas about sex, the reproductive system, pregnancy, homosexuality, STDs/VDs, and reproductive rights. These programs … Continue reading

Posted in Abortion & reproductive rights, Conservative zaniness, right-wingers, etc., Elections and politics | 121 Comments

Middle Eastern women going to extremes to save their lives

Virginity is the key to a young unmarried woman’s survival in many Middle Eastern cultures. The hymen is the focal point of the definition of virginity according to certain strict religious traditions such as fundamentalist Islam. In some areas of … Continue reading

Posted in Anti-feminists and their pals, Families structures, divorce, etc, Feminism, sexism, etc, International issues | 13 Comments

No emergency contraception for rape victims, but plenty of Viagra for rapists

According to this New York Times article, male sex offenders such as rapists are gaining access to erectile dysfunction medication thanks to a loophole. A cruel joke to their victims, many of whom of rapes who don’t have widespread access … Continue reading

Posted in Anti-Contraceptives/EC zaniness, Anti-feminists and their pals, Feminism, sexism, etc, Rape, intimate violence, & related issues | 58 Comments

Parental Notification Laws before the Supreme Court

Laws that require female minors to seek parental notification before obtaining an abortion are being debated before the Supreme Court. Some are calling for exceptions to the law to be made in case the girl’s life and health is in … Continue reading

Posted in Abortion & reproductive rights, Elections and politics | 1 Comment