Category Archives: Whatever

Link Farm & Open Thread #48

Posted on March 22, 2007 by Ampersand

As usual, people are encouraged to link to their own posts in the comments, if they want to. Racialicious presents The 10th Erase Racism Carnival! New To The Blogroll: Feminism 101 How Many Of The 50 States Can You Name … Continue reading →

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Two Updates: Suspended Students and Wrongful Conviction

Posted on March 18, 2007 by Rachel S.

Vagina Suspension  First, the three students who were suspended for saying vagina will not have to serve their suspensions.  The school superintendent decided to rescind their punishments:  Lichtenfeld last week froze the suspensions pending a review, and then informed the … Continue reading →

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Majikthise Pledge Week

Posted on March 16, 2007 by Ampersand

I’m a bit late in posting this; today is the final day of Majikthise’s pledge week. Lindsey is taking requests for blog post subjects from donors. She’s raising money for a new camera and other journalistic expenses. I really admire … Continue reading →

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Framing Barack Obama and Black Voters

Posted on February 28, 2007 by Rachel S.

April sent me a link to this CNN article titled “Is black America Ready to Embrace Obama?” I just wanted to point out the absurdity of the “story highlights” listed at the top of the page. There seems to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Elections and politics, Media criticism, Race, racism and related issues, Whatever | 12 Comments

Congrats to "Alas" Comment-Writer "Susan"…

Posted on February 22, 2007 by Ampersand

Who had a recent comment she left on “Alas” quoted in the Chicago Sun-Times.

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Monday Baby Blogging: Maddox At McDonalds

Posted on February 19, 2007 by Ampersand

These shots were taken back in October, but somehow I never got around to posting them… In this picture, Maddox displays her all-important tongue-airing technique, without which who knows what disaster would ensue? More Maddox below the fold.

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Presidential IQ Report

Posted on January 25, 2007 by Rachel S.

Editor’s Note: Apparently, this is an urban legend.  I thought it was funny, but on a serious note I don’t think you could measure IQ purely based on writings and speaking.  Moreover, as much as I think GWB is not … Continue reading →

Posted in Conservative zaniness, right-wingers, etc., Elections and politics, Whatever | 29 Comments

There Has to Be Someone Reading This Who Can Help This Person Out

Posted on January 24, 2007 by Rachel S.

Hey folks, I got this email on a list serve, and I figured I would disseminate this query to as many people as possible.  This sounds like a fascinating area of research that needs further development.  I’m not sure if he needs participants for … Continue reading →

Posted in Disabled Rights & Issues, Gender and the Body, Race, racism and related issues, Whatever | 8 Comments

Erase Racism Carnival Submissions Due Today

Posted on January 17, 2007 by Rachel S.

The next Carnival is at Try to Follow. If you want to know more about the Carnival, you can check out Allywork.  Submissions should be made at this blog carnival page.  Please send your posts.

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'Miss Lightman was howled down'*

Posted on January 14, 2007 by Maia

I’ve just finished Women Workers and the Trade Union Movement, by Sara Boston. It covers women in the trade unions (I know, what a surprise) in Britain in the late 19th century, and most of the 20th. I really enjoyed … Continue reading →

Posted in Class, poverty, labor, & related issues, Feminism, sexism, etc, Gender and the Economy, Whatever | 15 Comments