Category Archives: Feminism, sexism, etc

This Project Was Going to Drag On

Posted on August 7, 2009 by Jeff Fecke

Time is moving along. Planned to have this done already. I will just keep a running log here as time passes. Many of the young girls here look so beautiful as to not be human, very edible. –George Sodini, December … Continue reading →

Posted in Feminism, sexism, etc | 75 Comments

Can Men (Who Editors Think Are Women) Write Convincing Male Characters?

Posted on August 5, 2009 by Ampersand

From Nihlistic Kid, Here’s some editorial comments on a story by author Bev Vincent. The story was written from the point of view of a male protagonist. These comments are all from the same editor: “It’s quite a challenge for … Continue reading →

Posted in Feminism, sexism, etc, Sexism hurts men | 14 Comments

November and Sarah Haskins

Posted on August 5, 2009 by Maia

This post uses Dollhouse as a way of examining some ideas. If you haven’t watched Dollhouse, but want to, then I recommend avoiding it, since it has some significant spoilers, and the show really will be better if you don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Buffy, Whedon, etc., Fat, fat and more fat, Feminism, sexism, etc | 20 Comments

Movies For Ladies

Posted on July 21, 2009 by Ampersand

I love this cartoon by my friend Mikhaela Reid.

Posted in Cartooning & comics, Feminism, sexism, etc | 7 Comments

I liked Pixar's UP — and it had a fat co-star!

Posted on July 8, 2009 by Ampersand

(Spoiler warning!) 1) We paid the extra couple of bucks to watch in 3-D. The 3-D was so well-done, so utterly natural and looked so good that we all stopped noticing it after the first fifteen minutes. Not really worth … Continue reading →

Posted in Fat, fat and more fat, Feminism, sexism, etc, Popular (and unpopular) culture, Race, racism and related issues | 59 Comments

US Prostitution Laws Are Awful And Can't Be Changed

Posted on June 23, 2009 by Ampersand

I was reading an article about Mexican brothel laws. Mexican brothels apparently use the “legal, but heavily regulated, including medical testing of prostitutes” approach to prostitution I’ve heard Americans advocate (and which is the approach used by Nevada). I’ve also … Continue reading →

Posted in Sex work, porn, etc | 16 Comments

Immersion: Porn by Robbie Cooper

Posted on June 18, 2009 by Ampersand

Since we’re discussing porn, I thought I’d post this, which I thought was interesting. I’m not sure if it’s porn or not — it has no nudity or explicit images — but it’s probably NSFW. The video features interviews of … Continue reading →

Posted in Sex work, porn, etc | 2 Comments

Talking about talking about pornography

Posted on June 18, 2009 by Maia

“If I go to the debate on pornography, I’ll just fume about the fact that everyone’s got stupid analysis but me.” I said that a couple of months ago, and I was joking, but only a little bit. Feminist discussions … Continue reading →

Posted in Feminism, sexism, etc, Sex work, porn, etc | 37 Comments

SPEAK! Listening Party in Long Beach, CA!

Posted on June 4, 2009 by Julie

Remember that awesome CD that’s out right now? The spoken word collection that features the work of BFP, Black Amazon, Little Light, and so many others? The one that combines personal history and movement making in truly inspiring ways? If … Continue reading →

Posted in Feminism, sexism, etc, Organizations, Media, Online Stuff | 1 Comment

Not Funny

Posted on June 1, 2009 by Jeff Fecke

I really have never understood the concept of the “hate fuck;” it’s way too close to rape in spirit, and…blech. I don’t judge what goes on in someone’s head, and as long as these thoughts stay in your head, fine, … Continue reading →

Posted in Feminism, sexism, etc, Media criticism | 5 Comments