Category Archives: Feminism, sexism, etc

Where the Boys Aren't

Barack and Michelle Obama are the parents of two girls. This is not news to you; Sasha and Malia Obama are going to be the youngest kids in the White House since Amy Carter, and while Barack and Michelle deserve … Continue reading

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Of Cats and Conformity

During our marriage, my ex-wife and I peaked at three cats. We divided custody after our divorce; Tucker lives with me, and Cassidy and Fusser stayed with my ex, as she came into the relationship with them. Cassidy was smart, … Continue reading

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Rick Warren Blatantly Lies; Katha Pollitt on Warren's Misogyny

Rick Warren claims he never said it: I have been accused of equating gay partnerships with incest and pedophilia. Now of course as members of Saddleback Church you know I believe no such thing, I never have. You’ve never once … Continue reading

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Dennis Prager Hands Out Marital Advice

Remember Dennis Prager? Sure you do! He’s the guy who told women that they really want is to stay home and keep the house nice for their husbands. Prager’s only 0-for-2 on marriage, so clearly he has his finger on … Continue reading

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SciAm Goes After EvPsych

This Scientific American article on Pop EvPsych is a must-read for anyone who’s become annoyed with “studies” that “prove” that women really like housework and rich men while men are super-promiscuous and only value beauty, and only the sort of … Continue reading

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The Assault Of Dymond Milburn Was About Three Things

I was just coming to “Alas” to post about the horrific assault of Dymond Milburn, but I see Jeff is already there. But I wanted to add three quick points to Jeff’s comments. 1) The assault on Dymond Milburn is … Continue reading

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A Recession Story

MLA (the Modern Language Association – where English professors go to party) just released a report on academic employment. Overall, the number of full-time jobs in academia has more or less stayed the same, while the number of part-time jobs … Continue reading

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Portland's Feminist Bookstore Needs Cash!

“In Other Words,” a feminist bookstore in Portland — one of the last non-profit feminist bookstores in the country, I suspect — is in financial trouble. They’ve been hit hard by the recession, so they’re doing a fundraiser, trying to … Continue reading

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XKCD FTW

I have a deep and abiding love for XKCD, as do all right-thinking people. And so I’m pleased to point you over to the latest installment, which has the most brutally correct take on Nice Guys™ that I’ve ever had … Continue reading

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In Minnesota, a New Hero Will Rise

Let’s face it, things are not going very well for right-wing radio these days. Rush Limbaugh has been reduced to a national laughingstock, while Sean Hannity is best known for simply repeating talking points handed to him by the RNC. … Continue reading

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