Category Archives: Whatever

Two Interesting Articles by James Trimarco

Posted on May 17, 2007 by Mandolin

My friend James Trimarco is one of my favorite people in the world. We met in the summer of 2005 when we were attending a science fiction writing workshop during which we lived together with sixteen other writers in a … Continue reading →

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Objectification, War Crimes, and Dinosaur Bones

Posted on May 16, 2007 by Mandolin

Copyright Ursula Vernon: Behold the velociraptor, the terror of the Cretaceous…–pictured here with beloved stuffed T-rex “Mr. Gobbly.” I love dinosaurs. Well, I do. Actually, make that extinct things. I love extinct things. Glyptodonts, for instance: giant, ice age armadillos … Continue reading →

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The consequences of a police force

Posted on May 13, 2007 by Maia

There has been a lot of publicity over the last few years about rape by New Zealand police. Yesterday more allegations were made, which you can read in this (rather badly formatted) post. Some of those allegations shouldn’t surprise anyone … Continue reading →

Posted in Feminism, sexism, etc, Rape, intimate violence, & related issues, Whatever | 5 Comments

A pet peeve

Posted on April 24, 2007 by Maia

I’ve been reading a bit of dingbat spiritualism (The Secret – I’m looking at you), and I’ve been wanting to write about why I think I’m more anti-spiritualist, than an atheist (or maybe agressive materialist would be the best way … Continue reading →

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Do you know Michael Patrick Vaughn?

Posted on April 18, 2007 by Ampersand

Kevin at Slant Truth — possibly the single nicest person I’ve ever met through a blog — is trying to get the word out: he’s looking for his missing brother, Michael Patrick Vaughn. Using blogs is a long shot, but … Continue reading →

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Domestic

Posted on April 18, 2007 by Maia

Two days ago

Posted in Feminism, sexism, etc, Rape, intimate violence, & related issues, Whatever | 6 Comments

Portland Blogger Dinner, Saturday April 21st

Posted on April 9, 2007 by Ampersand

Little Light and I met last month, and we agreed that it would be neat to hold a Portland Bloggers’ Dinner. Right now the target date is Saturday, April 21st, in the evening (6pm? 8pm?). Anyone who can make it … Continue reading →

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It's Still Alive: Senate Supports Non-Binding Timeline

Posted on March 27, 2007 by Rachel S.

A few days ago I posted about the House of Representatives vote for an Iraq withdrawal timetable.  I asked how far this would go.  Well now the Senate has also voted for a timetable, a nonbinding timetable, which is better … Continue reading →

Posted in Conservative zaniness, right-wingers, etc., Elections and politics, Whatever | 11 Comments

Jewish Feminism Query

Posted on March 26, 2007 by Rachel S.

I have a student writing a paper on Jewish Feminism.  In particular, she is interested in how Orthodox and Conservative Jewish women resist sexist practices within the religion.  She is also interested in articles, books, organizations, or authors who challenge sexism … Continue reading →

Posted in Feminism, sexism, etc, Whatever | 15 Comments

Paris, TX Schools, Racism, and Shaquanda Cotton

Posted on March 25, 2007 by Rachel S.

Sharon emailed me about the story of Shaquanda Cotton and asked that I put it up.  I have seen several other bloggers posting about her case (Here, Here, Here, Here). Here’s an excerpt from the Chicago Tribune that summarizes her case: And … Continue reading →

Posted in Race, racism and related issues, Whatever | 75 Comments