Category Archives: Whatever

Sexism Among Comic Book Geeks: "The Rape Pages Are In!"

Posted on December 4, 2006 by Ampersand

Quoted from Occasional Superheroine, a blog written by a former DC comics editorial assistant, about the creative process behind the rape and murder of long-established supporting character Sue Dibny: My theoretical comic company, which, for the theoretical purposes of my … Continue reading →

Posted in Cartooning & comics, Feminism, sexism, etc, Whatever | 17 Comments

The Census Starts Debate on the New Racial Categories for 2010

Posted on December 1, 2006 by Rachel S.

The Census Bureau is beginning the debate for the 2010 racial categories list. I received a query on a list serve yesterday asking what people thought about the term “Negro.” This leads me to believe that the Census is considering … Continue reading →

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Accessibility

Posted on November 26, 2006 by Maia

There was one discordant note to the Reclaim the Night march I went to last Thursday. The organisers had done a really good job of planning the after party. There was food, and a space for a debrief, as well … Continue reading →

Posted in Disabled Rights & Issues, Feminism, sexism, etc, Whatever | 4 Comments

Who's White Exercise (UPDATED AGAIN)

Posted on November 17, 2006 by Rachel S.

2nd Update: Ok before we move on to the debriefing stage, I just wanted to move this post back to the top to see if we can get a few more answers.  Keep in mind the groups that people disagree … Continue reading →

Posted in Race, racism and related issues, Whatever | 96 Comments

Erase Racism Submissions Due Nov. 17th

Posted on November 16, 2006 by Rachel S.

The Carnival is being hosted by Autobiography of a Face. You can submit here.

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11th Carnival Against Sexual Violence

Posted on November 16, 2006 by Ampersand

Here it is – check it out.

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On The Uselessness of Phones

Posted on November 16, 2006 by Ampersand

From Cognitive Daily: If I get a phone call from a solicitor asking me to support my local fire department or the search for the cure for cancer, I refuse to give. If a live person shows up at my … Continue reading →

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More pumpkins!

Posted on November 13, 2006 by Ampersand

I’m a bit late with these, but here are the pumpkins Vince, Meg and I carved this past Halloween. I’m not at all in Vince and Meg’s class as pumpkin-carvers, of course, but it’s my blog so I get to … Continue reading →

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Bleg: Who said "Difference is what we all have in common"?

Posted on November 11, 2006 by Ampersand

Does anyone know where the quote “Difference is what we all have in common,” or something close to that, originates? If so, please clue me in. Thanks.

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Some Election Humor

Posted on November 7, 2006 by Rachel S.

I heard this yesterday, and one of my readers sent me the link today.  It is hysterical.  National Public Radio had an interview with two of the top voice over artists for political campaign ads.  (My favorite is “Humpty Dumpty…Wrong … Continue reading →

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