Reading all of the “he said” “she said” opinions relating to the ‘controversial’ abortion Bill in Ireland is enough to make your head spin. Since the untimely and unnecessary death of Savita Halappanavar there has been almost constant discussion on the subject of abortion here. When or if terminations should be allowed under a whole [...]
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Nothing Can Save ‘The Walking Dead’s Sexist Woman Problem
So the season 3 finale of The Walking Dead. What can I say? Is there less sexism than last season’s appalling anti-abortion storyline with Lori’s pregnancy? Did the addition of badass Michonne change the gender dynamics? I’m going to warn you right now. This post isn’t going to be pretty. Not with all the misogyny. [...]
UPDATED: Woman Denied Life-Saving Abortion in El Salvador #saveBeatriz
We are all Beatriz: Abortion rights in a life or death situation As a young woman in Catholic school, I learned that abortion was the murder of a child. I learned that this reasoning was in-line with the commandment “Thou shall not kill”. As I am sure has happened every year this, was discussed a [...]
This Seat is Taken: When Women Lead Women WIN
WIN’s signature event, Women Opening Doors for Women (WODW) is always a night to remember. It starts with a reception, with amazing speakers (not to mention delicious food and an open bar), awards, and a chance to network with a room full of accomplished and inspiring women. The heart of the event though, are the [...]
How to Unmask an MRA in Ten Easy Steps
Cross-posted with permission from Parentwin In this new online world where voices of marginalized groups finally get somewhat of a chance to make themselves heard, the viewpoints that go against the dominant ideology challenge and make uncomfortable those sitting in a place of privilege. And oftentimes turn them into right assholes…or rather unveil them for [...]
Harassed at the Corner Store: the Men and the Milk
Ten minutes. I was hitting the ten minute mark of just standing in front of the freezers, seemingly debating whether to buy a quart or a gallon of milk. Or perhaps unsure of which kind I wanted. Skim or whole? Maybe 2%? I had a pensive look on my face.
It’s the look I get when I’m frozen inside. Generally from shock. Often from fear. Almost always after a harrowing experience that’s left me momentarily paralyzed.
A Learning Curve: From Human Rights to Reproductive Justice, And a Glimmer of Universal Justice
My antenna zoomed up in February when Loretta Ross, currently Activist-In-Residence, at Smith College, in her key-note address at the Take Root conference, spoke about how Reproductive Justice framing had been stimulated by women of color’s exposure to and interaction with the international women’s community. The human rights framing that international activists spoke from was [...]
Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the NVRA, #NVRAat20 Twitter Party
Monday, May 20 is the 20th Anniversary of the signing on the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA). Let’s celebrate! Join us Monday, May 20 at 1 PM ET for a Twitter chat on #NVRAat20. Join Project Vote, Demos, Fem2pt0, Asian American Justice Center, Fair Elections Legal Network, Advancement Project, National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials, League [...]
Angelina Jolie’s Decision
When I read about Angelina Jolie’s announcement this week, I cringed. I have greatly admired her willingness to speak out on important issues over the years. Her public announcement about her mastectomies will certainly reassure some women that losing a breast to breast cancer isn’t quite as frightening as it had once seemed. But Ms. [...]
Is Pepper Potts No Longer the “Damsel in Distress” in ‘Iron Man 3′?
Superhero films often exhibit assertive, outspoken female characters. Yet they often simultaneously objectify women’s bodies, reduce them to ancillary love interests or perpetuate gender stereotypes. So when I heard that Pepper Potts would have a more active role in Iron Man 3, I was excited yet remained cautiously skeptical.