May 2013
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May 22nd
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“‘We Have Always Fought’: Challenging the ‘Women,... →
terribleminds: “Half the world is full of women, but it’s rare to hear a narrative that doesn’t speak of women as the people who have things done to them instead of the people who do things. More often, women are talked about as a man’s daughter. A man’s wife.” A must-read for any writer of fiction. And for anyone, y’know, existing in this world. Kameron Hurley wrote an incredible piece...
May 21st
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benedryl-pumpkinpatch: Butawhiteboy Cantbekhan Nevermind. I think this covers it.
May 21st
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May 21st
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lawfulgoodness answered: It goes back to representation. Ask him how many strong, non-stereotyped roles there are for Mexicans or Indians vs. white men. Thank you! I feel like there’s some scale metaphor I can make, but you’re right: just stick to the numbers. People of color get the shaft in representation and the only way to fix that is to actively work against it, not excuse...
May 21st
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How do I explain that a white man playing Khan in...
I can’t find the Gene Roddenberry quote where he outright states that if you created a superhuman out of all the best genetic material on Earth, it would NOT be a white man. I think I’d start there.
May 21st
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May 21st
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May 21st
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I watched 19 episodes of Supernatural this weekend...
May 21st
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Just wrote out a long-winded, indignant response...
On purpose. It felt good to just walk away.
May 20th
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May 20th
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May 20th
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[insert literary reference]: Why Do Men Keep... →
literaryreference: You know how it is, right, ladies? You know a guy for a while. You hang out with him. You do fun things with him—play video games, watch movies, go hiking, go to concerts. You invite him to your parties. You listen to his problems. You do all this because you think he wants to be your friend. But…
May 20th
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The Hawkeye Initiative: Special Guest Edition: The... →
thehawkeyeinitiative: 05/15/2013 Update: BROSIE Goes Viral Original Post: I recently received an email from an anonymous fan sharing how she pulled a Hawkeye Initiative themed prank on her CEO to illustrate a problem with some artwork. My personal compliments to her and her accomplice on a mission well done;… Beautiful use of The Hawkeye Initiative in the real world!
May 20th
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WHY DIDN'T YOU PEOPLE WARN ME ABOUT SUPERNATURAL?
Dammit, I’ve wasted my entire weekend!
May 19th
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May 17th
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May 17th
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“Interlibrary loans are a wonder of the world and a glory of civilization.”
– —Jo Walton, Among Others (via susurrantpetrichor) I just read this book! It was a love letter to science fiction and libraries.
May 17th
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Person: hey have you read any good books lately?
Me: are you ready for this conversation
May 17th
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May 17th
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dealwithlarry: captainmjolnir: I’ve never understood the stereotype that women are more likely to faint at blood I mean seriously what do you think we do every month yeah i mean when i turn into a werewolf at the full moon and go hunting for human hearts to eat i’m fine
May 17th
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May 17th
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Got told my tits were "nice and bouncy" by a...
Told my fiance, who said “Sigh. That’s what I get for waiting in the car.” That’s what HE gets? THAT’S WHAT HE GETS? I know it was just an off-hand remark and that he probably just meant that he wishes the incident didn’t happen. But see, this shit happens to women and girls every day, and the solution is not to have the men in our lives chaperone us...
May 16th
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May 15th
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May 14th
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"You should have your tongue ripped out": the... →
Female bloggers speak out about misogynist comments, rape threats and death threats.
May 14th
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May 14th
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Leading Men Age, But Their Love Interests Don’t →
Vulture has analyzed the data of ten middle-aged leading men and the ages of the women they’ve wooed onscreen. The sexism in the entertainment industry is so obvious it’s embarrassing.
May 14th
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May 14th
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May 13th
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George R.R. Martin on writing women:
Interviewer: There's one thing that's interesting about your books. I noticed that you write women really well and really different. Where does that come from?
George R.R. Martin: You know, I've always considered women to be people.
May 11th
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May 11th
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May 11th
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May 11th
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feministdisney: Like if Disney just cannot LET itself have non-traditionally feminine-glittery princesses in its princess line, could you at least make a “heroine” line of girls or something? Isn’t there anywhere, where the Meridas and Mulans of this world don’t have to constrict themselves in ways that are really not at all in keeping with their movie personas? You’re playing me if you...
May 11th
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May 10th
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May 10th
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May 10th
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May 9th
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Worry About Your Own Uterus:... →
theconservativenightmare: feminerdism: heyithoughtismelledfaggot: I don’t support abortion. There. I said it. I think abortion is a way to get out o something you don’t want to do: be a parent. Unless you (a) got raped or (b) there would be something wrong with the mother, baby, or both after the baby was born, I think… Hey guys, it’s time to play MALE OR A TEENAGER, that whacky fun...
May 8th
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Worry About Your Own Uterus:... →
heyithoughtismelledfaggot: feminerdism: theconservativenightmare: heyithoughtismelledfaggot: I don’t support abortion. There. I said it. I think abortion is a way to get out o something you don’t want to do: be a parent. Unless you (a) got raped or (b) there would be something wrong with the mother, baby, or both after the baby was born, I think… Since when did bringing life into...
May 8th
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Worry About Your Own Uterus:... →
theconservativenightmare: heyithoughtismelledfaggot: I don’t support abortion. There. I said it. I think abortion is a way to get out o something you don’t want to do: be a parent. Unless you (a) got raped or (b) there would be something wrong with the mother, baby, or both after the baby was born, I think… Since when did bringing life into this world become a punishment? If you don’t...
May 8th
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Worry About Your Own Uterus:... →
heyithoughtismelledfaggot: I don’t support abortion. There. I said it. I think abortion is a way to get out o something you don’t want to do: be a parent. Unless you (a) got raped or (b) there would be something wrong with the mother, baby, or both after the baby was born, I think… Hey guys, it’s time to play MALE OR A TEENAGER, that whacky fun game we play when anti-choicers...
May 7th
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A TED Talk That Might Turn Every Man Who Watches... →
This is what male feminism looks like. Bound to be misunderstood by dyed-in-the-wool misogynists and MRAs, but a great way to get fence-sitters to think and take action. Very cool. The speaker is Jackson Katz, PhD.
May 6th
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May 5th
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May 5th
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wishful-geek: do you ever casually say “i ship it” in a real life conversation then get strange looks from people who have no idea what the fuck you’re talking about because you forget it’s not part of normal people’s vocabulary I explained to a couple of friends (who are engaged) that they were my OTP. And then I had to explain what an OTP is. They thought it was an adorable New England...
May 5th
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Reginæ inferos.: lenyberry: persephoneholly:... →
lenyberry: persephoneholly: lenyberry: Reginæ inferos.: feminerdism: Reginæ inferos.: To Childfree people (and anyone in… feminerdism: Reginæ inferos.: To Childfree people (and anyone in general) who bitch about ‘your money’ going to pay for public schools: … People just need to start looking at their taxes like any other bill. You pay your electric bill to have the benefit...
May 5th
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Reginæ inferos.: To Childfree people (and anyone... →
persephoneholly: I’m childfree, I get it. I don’t want kids, I don’t like them, I think they’re useless and pointless, especially in a world with 7 billion of us. But guess what? Taxes going to public schools isn’t for the benefit for the kids, their parents or even the government. The benefit is to society and… My fiance and I are childfree and I GLADLY pay taxes for the schools,...
May 5th
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Aisha Tyler | Dear Gamers: →
gamebuddy123: Aisha Tyler’s response to critics and haters when she was selected to host Ubisoft’s E3 2012 press conference. I play. I’ve played since I was a little kid.  Since I begged my dad to buy me a Nintendo LCD Donkey Kong, Jr. Since I blew through three weeks’ allowance playing Defender at the laundromat. Since you were a twinge in the left side of your daddy’s underoos. I’ve...
May 4th
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