Category Archives: crossposted on TADA

Presidential Election Irresponsible Speculation, er, Discussion, Thread

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Ampersand

The other side’s primaries are so much fun. From my perspective, it’s all entertainment, no skin in the game. I had a long argument with a couple of my housemates about the GOP primary and the upcoming presidential election. My … Continue reading →

Posted in crossposted on TADA, Elections and politics | 3 Comments

NOM’s Unethical Swiping of Obama Rally Photos

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Ampersand

The website “Good As You” points out that NOM has swiped photos from Obama for President rallies and used them on their website as if they were photos of NOM rallies. (Here and here.) Let’s face it — this sort … Continue reading →

Posted in crossposted on TADA, Same-Sex Marriage | 10 Comments

The Daily Show on Occupy Wall Street

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Ampersand

This five-minute John Oliver piece really annoyed the hell out of me, until I watched it to the end. It’s basically a smug “hey look, these people use unfamiliar hand gestures and some of them have facial tattoos, ha ha … Continue reading →

Posted in crossposted on TADA, Whatever | 5 Comments

Mixed Feelings About Men-Ups

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Ampersand

Photographer Ron Sabean created this “Men Ups” series of photos, 12 shots of men, dressed in (conventionally) masculine attire and often with macho props, posing like a model in an Alberto Vargas or Gil Elvgren pin-up painting. ((Unexpectedly sweet/sad tidbit … Continue reading →

Posted in crossposted on TADA, Feminism, sexism, etc, Men and masculinity | 21 Comments

Open Thread And Link Farm: It’s Fucking Magic Edition

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Ampersand

Above: An extreme close-up of the human eye. Suren Manvelyan, the photographer, has a whole gallery. Intent! It’s Fucking Magic! « Genderbitch: Musings of a Trans Chick Safety Regulators Don’t Add Costs. They Decide Who Pays Them. – NYTimes.com. I … Continue reading →

Posted in crossposted on TADA, Link farms | 29 Comments

In Defense of Differing With The Entire Human Race of Earlier Ages

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Ampersand

[Crossposted at Family Scholars Blog.] In an anti-abortion/anti-marriage equality essay, Stephen Heaney writes: With a different understanding of marriage, one might argue that same-sex couples are harmed by the lack of marital status because they believe it is owed to … Continue reading →

Posted in crossposted on TADA, Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans and Queer issues, Same-Sex Marriage | 15 Comments

Open Thread And Link Farm: Giant Octopus Edition

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Ampersand

Tiger Beatdown › The Percentages: A Biography of Class A lengthy post about class with a big dose of autobiography. One of the best posts I’ve read all year long. Time for a Tobin tax The Moral Authority of Occupy … Continue reading →

Posted in crossposted on TADA, Link farms | 26 Comments