Author Archives: PinkDreamPoppies

File Under: Depressing, but not surprising

Posted on March 6, 2004 by PinkDreamPoppies

Women make up a greater percentage of the global work force than ever before, but many make so little money they can barely survive, the United Nations said. A report released Friday by the International Labor Organization said women now … Continue reading →

Posted in Gender and the Economy, International issues | 2 Comments

Campbell Phone Home

Posted on March 3, 2004 by PinkDreamPoppies

After two terms in the Senate that have been distinguished primarily by being indistinguishable from having a party-line-voting log in the same position, Ben Nighthorse Campbell (CO-R) is retiring. This makes me happy because Campbell was one of my Senators … Continue reading →

Posted in Elections and politics | 1 Comment

Gay Marriage in Portland

Posted on March 3, 2004 by PinkDreamPoppies

If everything is going according to schedule, Multnomah County started issuing (or being authorized to issue; I’m not sure how the three day waiting period plays in to this) about twenty minutes ago. Congratulations to the soon-to-be newlyweds of Portland, … Continue reading →

Posted in Same-Sex Marriage | 15 Comments

Tapping the microphone

Posted on February 27, 2004 by PinkDreamPoppies

… Er, check one. Check two. Everything working around here? Check. Check….

Posted in Site and Admin Stuff | 3 Comments

Fundamentalist obsession with the Crucifixion (Why are some people obsessed with the Crucifixion?, pt. 2)

Posted on February 26, 2004 by PinkDreamPoppies

Jeanne D’Arc at Body and Soul expressed surprise over my earlier post wondering why some people are so obsessed with the crucifixion of Jesus. As she said, “Blow me over. I always thought that was a Catholic thing.” She may … Continue reading →

Posted in Site and Admin Stuff | 28 Comments

FMA endorsement fallout

Posted on February 25, 2004 by PinkDreamPoppies

In case you haven’t heard the news yet here’s the skinny: President Bush has announced his support for an amendment to the Constitution that would prohibit same-sex marriages and–according to some–civil unions. The Associated Press report on the subject can … Continue reading →

Posted in Same-Sex Marriage | 26 Comments

Why are some people obsessed with the Crucifixion?

Posted on February 23, 2004 by PinkDreamPoppies

I was raised in a relatively conservative Christian household and was a devout member of a conservative church in my hometown for many years (in fact, the church was more conservative than even Focus on the Family, headquartered on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Site and Admin Stuff | 42 Comments

LaTeX Question

Posted on February 21, 2004 by PinkDreamPoppies

Continuing this week’s trend of computer-related posts, I have a question for any LaTeX users out there: How do I break a line such that the line that follows it begins at the point where the break occurs rather than … Continue reading →

Posted in Site and Admin Stuff | 8 Comments

The Great Purge, Pt. 2

Posted on February 20, 2004 by PinkDreamPoppies

Earlier today I decided that I would be better off living a Microsoft-free lifestyle and set about purging my computer of Microsoft products. While not yet entirely finished, the project goes on…

Posted in Site and Admin Stuff | 8 Comments

It's time for another good news/bad news

Posted on February 20, 2004 by PinkDreamPoppies

Good news: “A San Francisco judge on Friday denied a request by a conservative family values group to stop the thousands of same-sex weddings that have taken place in the city since Mayor Gavin Newsom lifted a ban on gay … Continue reading →

Posted in Same-Sex Marriage | 2 Comments