Category Archives: Whatever

Group Reading Of Herschberg: A Serial

Posted on November 7, 2006 by Ampersand

How to describe “Herschberg: A Serial”? Well, to quote someone – either Elkins or Kip, I suspect Elkins but I’m not quite sure: In 1990, a group of 20-something slackers lived in a rental—one half of a duplex—in Boston, Massachusetts. … Continue reading →

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Serious question…..about race, gender and voting

Posted on November 2, 2006 by Rachel S.

So over at my other site we are having a little debate/discussion about whether or not a candidate’s race should matter in an election.  My Dad, who is the quintesessential Ohio swing voter, asked if people thought it was racist … Continue reading →

Posted in Elections and politics, Race, racism and related issues, Whatever | 17 Comments

What is the cost? White Baby $35,000, Latin@ Baby $10,000 and Black Baby $4,000

Posted on October 29, 2006 by Rachel S.

Should supply and demand determine the cost of adoption? Tariq sent me this article about a campaign by Rev. Ken Hutcherson in Washington state. Hutcherson is taking on the adoption industry. Here’s a quote: When a couple seeking to adopt … Continue reading →

Posted in Class, poverty, labor, & related issues, Economics and the like, Families structures, divorce, etc, Race, racism and related issues, Whatever | 37 Comments

Racist Pee Wee Football Fans Taunt Black Children

Posted on October 26, 2006 by Rachel S.

In yet another case of blackface racism, a group of white Ohio football fans, including children, taunted their black opponents. The racist fans, including this white boy on the left, yelled racial slurs, painted their faces black, beat on frying … Continue reading →

Posted in Race, racism and related issues, Whatever | 56 Comments

Feminist? Feminine?

Posted on October 20, 2006 by Maia

Easily the best post I’ve read this month is Winter’s How do I look? Thoughts on feminism and white middle-class femininity. I was really pleased to see that both Hugo and Rachel used the post as inspiration for their own … Continue reading →

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A tale of one protest

Posted on October 17, 2006 by Maia

This was going to be a tale of two protests – since I went on two protests today. But two protests in one day is tiring, so I only have time to write about one of them, more tomorrow. Clean … Continue reading →

Posted in Class, poverty, labor, & related issues, Economics and the like, Feminism, sexism, etc, Gender and the Economy, Race, racism and related issues, Whatever | 38 Comments

Serious Question for Women…about the B-Word

Posted on October 2, 2006 by Rachel S.

I have to admit that for the most part I find the word “bitch” offensive. I have tried to purge it from my vocabulary, but lately for whatever reason I seem to be using it more (especially as a verb). … Continue reading →

Posted in Feminism, sexism, etc, Whatever | 29 Comments

It was a joke

Posted on September 26, 2006 by Ampersand

It’s weird to find myself agreeing with right-wingers, but this: “I certainly hope that Hillary is the candidate,” [Jerry] Falwell said, according to the recording. “She has $300 million so far. But I hope she’s the candidate. Because nothing will … Continue reading →

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White Text On Black Backgrounds Is Bad Design

Posted on September 25, 2006 by Ampersand

Persephone’s Box writes: You have a fancy-pants blog with white writing, or sometimes red or blue on a black background. And you write brilliantly, poignantly even, and have many ideas I’d like to discuss. This is your notification that I … Continue reading →

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5th Erase Racism Carnival is Up Over at Black Looks

Posted on September 20, 2006 by Rachel S.

Go Check it out!!!

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