Monthly Archives: November 2006

It is our right

Posted on November 24, 2006 by Maia

We had a Reclaim the Night March last night. It was a truly awesome experience, and just so powerful to have so many women working together at dusk. We were doing some really great chanting. It was wonderful to see … Continue reading →

Posted in Feminism, sexism, etc, Rape, intimate violence, & related issues | 9 Comments

Who's White: Debriefing

Posted on November 22, 2006 by Rachel S.

I have been using the “Who’s White Exercise?” for years in my classes (I also did a “Who’s Black?” version once in my African American sociology class.) There are several points to the assignment, but I would like to highlight … Continue reading →

Posted in Race, racism and related issues | 40 Comments

Empowering Women Or Blaming The Victim

Posted on November 22, 2006 by Abyss2hope

In response to the post Alas, a blog: Isn’t it Good We Have Men To Tell Us What To Do several commenters have argued that certain scenarios aren’t rape because the person who claims to be a rape victim had … Continue reading →

Posted in Rape, intimate violence, & related issues | 45 Comments

If Aaron Sorkin wrote a show about baseball

Posted on November 21, 2006 by Ampersand

I love Studio 60, but I have to admit, this is spot-on. Curtsy: Lawyers Guns and Moolah.

Posted in Popular (and unpopular) culture | 1 Comment

Marcella Returns To "Alas" For More Guest Blogging

Posted on November 21, 2006 by Ampersand

I’m happy to announce that Marcella, who blogs at the excellent Abyss2Hope, will be returning to “Alas” for guest-blogging from now through the end of the year. Yay!

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The Oaxaca Uprising

Posted on November 21, 2006 by Ampersand

Ever get the feeling that being in the US means we’re stuck in the boonies, while the real earth-shaking events are going on elsewhere? Which brings me to Oaxaca. In Oaxaca, Mexico, there’s a full-fledged uprising against government corruption, and … Continue reading →

Posted in International issues | 19 Comments

Link Farm & Open Thread #40

Posted on November 21, 2006 by Ampersand

As usual, feel free to post whatever you like, including links to your own posts, in the comments. Here’s some of what I’ve read lately: Mind The Gap!: Excellent link farm of posts and articles regarding Veiling Republic of T: … Continue reading →

Posted in Link farms | 27 Comments

Houston Janitors Win! (Tentatively)

Posted on November 21, 2006 by Ampersand

This past Thursday, Maia blogged about the labor struggle in Houston. It’s still tentative, but right now things look good: What a difference a day makes! We have reached a tentative agreement for a 3 year contract for janitors. Wages: … Continue reading →

Posted in Class, poverty, labor, & related issues | 1 Comment

Quote: Disability, Stereotypes, And Spirituality

Posted on November 20, 2006 by Ampersand

From Ballastexistenz: The disability category I belong to — cognitively disabled people in general, autistic people in particular, non-speaking autistic people in more particular, and autistic people who use FC at least some of the time in even more particular … Continue reading →

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Judge Finds In Favor of Day Laborers' Racial Discrimination Claim

Posted on November 20, 2006 by Rachel S.

I have been following this case for a while as it relates to my local area, but it is a strong victory for immigrant rights activists nationwide.  Here is a brief quote and a link to the article: A federal … Continue reading →

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