Author Archives: Pseudo-Adrienne

Dubya calls on Congress for an Anti-SSM Amendment, *again*

Speaking of same-sex marriage and anti-SSM opponents who enjoy using ‘protect children, hetero-parented-families, and the “sanctity of marriage,” from the extremist Queer agenda‘ rhetoric, President Dubya Bush has renewed his plea to Congress to reintroduce a constitutional amendment to ban … Continue reading

Posted in Conservative zaniness, right-wingers, etc., Elections and politics, Homophobic zaniness/more LGBTQ issues, Same-Sex Marriage | 21 Comments

Two articles from Planned Parenthood

The first one is some good news about the situation with pharmacists refusing to dispense with female contraception and all that stupidity. The American Medical Association has decided to challenge these pharmacist refusal clauses, that allows pharmacists to turn away … Continue reading

Posted in Anti-Contraceptives/EC zaniness, Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans and Queer issues | 34 Comments

Shorter Bush Administration: "Science is bad for you."

The ACLU with more on the Bush Administration’s disdain for science, which is too threatening for them, and for the populace and school children to learn or know about. Science Under Siege By Bush Administration, ACLU Charges WASHINGTON — The … Continue reading

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They're starting to make the Nazi analogy all too easy to apply

Roxanne of Rox Populi is having a bit of a deja vu moment due to the remarks of your typical ultra-conservative Christian leader, who apparently enjoys dropping subtle hints of his true intention within his statement. No matter how many … Continue reading

Posted in Homophobic zaniness/more LGBTQ issues | 9 Comments

Yes some guys are assholes, but it's still your fault if you get raped

(First, kudos to Amanda Marcotte whose comment and link here in the Daily Kos Kerfuzzle thread served as the inspiration for this post) How ingrained is our culture’s prominent “past-time” of ‘guilt tripping the sexual assault/rape victim for the attack’ … Continue reading

Posted in Anti-feminists and their pals, Feminism, sexism, etc, Popular (and unpopular) culture, Rape, intimate violence, & related issues | 528 Comments

Anti-Choice lapdog up for a vote to be the FDA commissioner

Dubya’s anti-choice/anti-contraceptive nominee for FDA commissioner, Lester Crawford, is up for a committee vote on Capitol Hill today. Let’s take a look at his crappy track record on the FDA when it comes to women’s reproductive rights, the Plan B … Continue reading

Posted in Abortion & reproductive rights, Anti-Contraceptives/EC zaniness, Conservative zaniness, right-wingers, etc. | 3 Comments

So you apologized, now what are you going to do to improve the current situation?

It’s bitter-sweet to watch politicians and other public officials make apologies for past atrocities and injustices. Of course you can’t change the past with an apology but you can improve society and compensate those who were victims, or those who … Continue reading

Posted in Elections and politics, Race, racism and related issues | 47 Comments

In case you forgot what the new Bishop of Rome thinks when it comes to same-sex marriage…

….Allow G.L.A.A.D. and I (but mostly GLAAD) to remind you… New Pope Calls Same-Sex Marriage Anarchic and False If anyone doubted his views on same-sex marriage, the new pontiff has made his opinion crystal clear. Pope Benedict XVI cemented his … Continue reading

Posted in Homophobic zaniness/more LGBTQ issues, Same-Sex Marriage | 35 Comments

Dubya and Republicans whining about "obstructionist Democrats" and another confirmed arch-Rightwing judicial nominee

Now, someone please explain to me why Dubya and his neoconservative brethren on the Hill are pissing and moaning about not getting their way due to “obstructionist Democrats?” When yet again, another one of their loyal ultra-conservative judges, Thomas Griffith, … Continue reading

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Anyone up for brainwashing LGBT teens and imprisoning them too?

This is far too infuriating for words so I’ll let Egalia of Tennessee Guerilla Women and others handle this. But hey, it’s all about the “love” ultra-conservative Christians have for those who are LGBT. Memphis Gay Kid Imprisoned in Gay … Continue reading

Posted in Conservative zaniness, right-wingers, etc., Homophobic zaniness/more LGBTQ issues | 59 Comments