Author Archives: Myca

Why we need radical healthcare reform

Posted on October 24, 2007 by Myca

I don’t think I’ve ever read a better post than this one by La Lubu of Feministe on why we need S-CHIP, why we need national healthcare, and why our current system is abso-fucking lutely sadistic and nonsensical. I cried … Continue reading →

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BDSM: Examine your desires

Posted on October 19, 2007 by Myca

For approximately a jillion weeks now, I’ve been working on a post about why I believe BDSM can be (and is for me) feminist. For some reason, work has been slow on it . . . I’ve got so many … Continue reading →

Posted in BDSM issues | 94 Comments

The Klan vs. The Klowns!

Posted on August 30, 2007 by Myca

From Asheville Indymedia, we have the heartwarming tale of what happens when the Klan decides to march through Knoxville, TN, and are met on their march . . . by clowns. The photo with the article is awesome. Check it … Continue reading →

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What is Safe Space?

Posted on August 14, 2007 by Myca

I’ve been thinking about the concept of Safe Spaces lately. Two things have spurred this. First, a little bit after Mandolin posted her (excellent) ‘Mandolin Replies to Seelhoff’ thread, we were chatting via IM, and she expressed dismay, wondering whether … Continue reading →

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Let's have a picnic!

Posted on August 9, 2007 by Myca

Hey, y’all. I live in the San Francisco Bay Area (the far northeastern tip). Mandolin lives in the Bay Area too. So does Cassandra (of the kick-ass Cassandra Says blog). I’ve got an idea so crazy it just . . … Continue reading →

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An Introduction!

Posted on August 8, 2007 by Myca

Greetings, all, I’m Myca! Hi there. With Ampersand stepping down from his lofty blogging throne, he’s asked me to make the leap from moderator to co-blogger, so although most of you have more or less known me for some years … Continue reading →

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