Category Archives: Feminism, sexism, etc

What Hilzoy Said

Posted on February 21, 2009 by Jeff Fecke

This has been another edition of What Hilzoy Said. (What ____ Said concept shamelessly stolen from Duncan Black.)

Posted in Feminism, sexism, etc | 3 Comments

Misogyny Illustrated

Posted on February 21, 2009 by Jeff Fecke

I’m not even sure what to say about this: Yes, that’s right:U.S. News and World Report is wondering whether you’d choose the First Lady of the United States, the Governor of Alaska, the Secretary of State, or the Speaker of … Continue reading →

Posted in Feminism, sexism, etc | 6 Comments

Joss Extravaganza – The problem with the comics

Posted on February 19, 2009 by Maia

I’ve really enjoyed the Buffy comics, even though I stopped reviewing them. After a while there are so many ways you can say “It’s great that Buffy had sex with someone that I don’t hate so much I would like … Continue reading →

Posted in Buffy, Whedon, etc., Cartooning & comics, Fat, fat and more fat, Feminism, sexism, etc, Gender and the Body, Syndicated feeds | 10 Comments

Joss Extravaganza Day 1

Posted on February 13, 2009 by Maia

So as I said, I’m going to take a break from writing about abolishing prisons and ending violence against women, to write about something else, which is almost as important to me: Joss Whedon. His new show, Dollhouse, airs tomorrow … Continue reading →

Posted in Buffy, Whedon, etc., Class, poverty, labor, & related issues, Feminism, sexism, etc | 6 Comments

Nadya Suleman Receives Death Threats

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Julie

From the AP wire: LOS ANGELES – Police said Thursday they will investigate death threats against octuplet mom Nadya Suleman and advise her publicist on how to handle a torrent of other nasty messages that have flooded his office. Word … Continue reading →

Posted in Abortion & reproductive rights, Feminism, sexism, etc | 43 Comments

Letter to the Editor: The question is not Cylon or Human, but the many or the few

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Maia

I note with interest recent discussions to this paper about the recent failed coup and a Cylon-Human alliance. I believe that these authors are asking the wrong questions, as if our only choice is an unelected president and military dictatorship, … Continue reading →

Posted in Abortion & reproductive rights, Class, poverty, labor, & related issues, Feminism, sexism, etc, Popular (and unpopular) culture, Race, racism and related issues | 15 Comments

juxtaposition

Posted on January 30, 2009 by Ampersand

UPDATE: By request, here it is without the captions: Original version after the cut.

Posted in Elections and politics, Feminism, sexism, etc, In the news | 14 Comments

His Parents Tried to Warn Us When They Named Him 'Dick'

Posted on January 28, 2009 by Jeff Fecke

You stay classy, Dick Armey: For the YouTube-challenged, former House Majority Leader Dick Armey, R-Texas, was on Hardball discussing tax policy opposite Salon‘s Joan Walsh. Given the state of things, Walsh was arguing basic, unassailable points, like the fact that … Continue reading →

Posted in Conservative zaniness, right-wingers, etc., Elections and politics, Feminism, sexism, etc | 2 Comments

That’s The Way We Became the Brady Bündchen

Posted on January 28, 2009 by Jeff Fecke

So photos recently surfaced of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and supermodel Giselle Bündchen on vacation in Mexico together, hanging out and being schmoopy and generally doing the kind of things one does when one’s on vacation with one’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Feminism, sexism, etc, Sexism hurts men, Sports | 13 Comments

Gendered Messages

Posted on January 26, 2009 by Myca

I was having a conversation with a friend a few weeks back, and the talk turned to his romantic difficulties. He’s a good guy, but has limited romantic experience, and tends to put women on pedestals and engage in bouts … Continue reading →

Posted in Feminism, sexism, etc, Gender and the Body | 70 Comments