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I don’t think it’s good for feminism that ending sexism is seen as something without direct benefits for men, when…
I disagree. I do think there are ways that men are hurt by sexism that have no equivalent in your…
Speaking as a man I would never join an organisation that focuses on men's issues. To do so would be…
Why are there no dedicated left orgs like that? In the UK there's the Men and Boys Coalition. In the…
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Category Archives: Abortion & reproductive rights
Political Violence is Always Wrong
We don’t know yet what motivated Harlan James “Hale” Drake to kill two people, including an anti-abortion activist, Friday morning. There have been conflicting reports — the police reportedly said Drake was “offended” by anti-abortion activist Jim Pouillon, but the nature … Continue reading
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Proposed Ohio law would give fathers veto power over abortion decision
From a pro-life news site: Rep. John Adams, a Republican from Sidney, wants to change that and the legislation he introduced today, House Bill 252, would require the biological father’s consent before an abortion can be done. The bill would … Continue reading
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What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
So Steven Waldman of Beliefnet and Lord William Saletan went on Bloggingheads to discuss abortion, and how we can make the dirty tramps who have them stop. It’s a natural topic of conversation for two people with zero ovaries, fallopian … Continue reading
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The Ticking Time-Bomb Scenario
Under rules of engagement developed in the Bush Administration, we can waterboard Scott Roeder: The man charged with murdering a high-profile abortion doctor claimed from his jail cell Sunday that similar violence was planned around the nation for as long … Continue reading
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A Cartoon Regarding the Assassination of George Tiller
(Click on the cartoon to see a larger version.) Thanks to Mandolin for suggesting the inset panel at the end.
Two YouTube Videos Recommended for Progressives
This cartoon talks about the perils of even trying to tell stories about the work that people do, at great risk to themselves, to help women achieve reproductive justice. Via silk_noir. ** And this one — which is much more … Continue reading
George Tiller, 1941-2009
George Tiller was shot and killed today. Shot while he ushered a service at the church he attends. It’s fitting, because for decades, he had done the Lord’s work.http://www.amptoons.com/blog/ George Tiller was the medical director at Women’s Health Care Services … Continue reading
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A petty thing I wouldn't actually do.
If I ever have the “pleasure” of having a pro-life individual in my house for lunch who won’t stop using the word “child” to refer to fetuses, I fully plan to serve everyone else apples, and give them an apple … Continue reading
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