Monthly Archives: November 2006

Have I Mentioned I Adore "Ugly Betty"?

Posted on November 15, 2006 by Ampersand

First of all, please don’t comment on this post by saying you don’t the title of one of my favorite TV shows, “Ugly Betty,” because lead actress America Ferrera is actually quite dishy. Yes, she is – in fact, it … Continue reading →

Posted in Class, poverty, labor, & related issues, Popular (and unpopular) culture, Race, racism and related issues | 17 Comments

Man-hating

Posted on November 15, 2006 by Maia

I have been wanting to write about male violence within activist scenes for a number of weeks. I haven’t known where to start. So I thought I’d talk a little bit about my personal experience I feel very hesitant about … Continue reading →

Posted in Feminism, sexism, etc, Rape, intimate violence, & related issues | 31 Comments

Crack Cocaine Sentencing: Systematic Racism At Work

Posted on November 14, 2006 by Ampersand

It’s been a little over 20 years since Basketball star Len Bias died of a drug overdose. The publicity following Bias’ death, which was (wrongly) attributed to crack cocaine, helped push through the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986, which established … Continue reading →

Posted in Feminism, sexism, etc, Race, racism and related issues | 12 Comments

Step Away From The Damned Blackface, Already

Posted on November 14, 2006 by Ampersand

Blackacademic points out yet another case of young whites deciding that putting on the blackface is just, y’know, hilarious. And she also points out that the University President’s letter, which is mainly about saying “it was just a few bad … Continue reading →

Posted in Race, racism and related issues | 18 Comments

Painting Football Teams, Writing Harry Potter, And Property Rights

Posted on November 14, 2006 by Ampersand

Via Beat The Press, I learn that the University of Alabama is suing artist Daniel A. Moore for using the colors red and white. From the New York Times: Mr. Moore’s paintings, reproduced in prints and on merchandise, violated the … Continue reading →

Posted in Free speech, censorship, copyright law, etc. | 13 Comments

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 →

Posted in Whatever | 2 Comments

Link Farm & Open Thread #39

Posted on November 13, 2006 by Ampersand

BLOG CARNIVALS Growing Up With A Disability presents: The Third Disability Blog Carnival! A Blog Without A Bike presents: The 26th Carnival of Feminists! NEW TO THE BLOGROLL Tiny Cat Pants So many great posts here. See, for example, this … Continue reading →

Posted in Link farms | 15 Comments

Monday Baby Blogging: The Cuteness! It Burns! It Burns! Plus, Pumpkins.

Posted on November 13, 2006 by Ampersand

This photo Kim Sara took of Maddox is so cute it makes my eyeballs want to explode with glee.

Posted in Baby & kid blogging | 3 Comments

Major International Study on Sexual Behavior Challenges Myths

Posted on November 12, 2006 by Rachel S.

I saw this study a few week ago, and at the time I didn’t have much time to write about it. The study has important ramifications for women’s rights and the prevention of sexually transmitted infections. The general findings indicate … Continue reading →

Posted in Abortion & reproductive rights, Class, poverty, labor, & related issues | 15 Comments

armchair activist #19: striking janitors and dolphins

Posted on November 12, 2006 by vegankid

Yes, there is a pun in that title, but before i get to that let me explain a few things first. You’ll notice the name change from Letter Writing Sunday. This is due partially to the fact that i rarely … Continue reading →

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