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January 2012

1 post

“Specifically to the requirement that a woman would need to see ultrasound images...”

– Dr. Nancy Stanwood, OB/GYN, knocking it out of the goddamn park at The Hairpin. (via floodedwithcarbonlight)

October 2011

5 posts

I'm glad everyone likes our poster campaign :)

hunglikearainbow: saucy-sarah: There’s more: Students Teaching About Racism in Society is a Student Org at Ohio University. I’m the President, any questions… MESSAGE ME! :) Loving these!

"If you're pro-choice, shouldn't you respect my...

rabbleprochoice: bebinn: tragicoptimism: stfuconservatives: bebinn: It’s like when people say, “If you’re supposed to be tolerant of everyone, shouldn’t you be tolerant of my misogynistic, ignorant beliefs based on paternalism and my own sense of smug superiority?” Welcome to the reproductive rights debate, where we discuss reproductive choices. Pull up a chair. I can tell it’s going...

“In Rome a vagina is una fica, a term deriving from the fig, a great thing, a...”

– Pubic hair as public space

“Most 18-34 males actually have much broader tastes than the old white guys...”

– Everyone’s lost but me! - Well, it does seem meant to appeal to Homer Simpson (via myfavoritedemons)

September 2011

1 post

“Over the past 25 years, Muslim majorities have elected five women as heads of...”

– Dr. Ali M. Nizamuddin is a ISPU Fellow and an associate professor of political science at the University of Illinois Springfield. (via ffeimo)

August 2011

5 posts

Study finds daycare is more expensive than college →

stfuconservatives: But no, please, continue to restrict abortion access AND cut programs for the poor.

“What I am vexed with is the idea that, by having an abortion, a woman is somehow...”

– How To Be a Woman, Caitlin Moran This is quite simply one of the single most honest, touching and convincing pro-choice arguments I have ever read. (via petitefeministe)

“I’ve been doing this solidly since I was 21 years old, which is seven and a half...”

Brazil Ponders Heterosexual Pride Parade

sarcasmking: The city of São Paulo approved legislation last week that would bring a heterosexual pride day to the city, if the Mayor approves it. Carlos Apolinario, the bill’s sponsor, said the legislation was “not anti-gay,” but rather ”a protest against the privileges the gay community enjoys.” “I have no trouble coexisting with gays as long as their behavior is normal,” Apolinario...

July 2011

8 posts

The Houxbois Academy: Costumed Characters: It's...

The Houxbois Academy: Costumed Characters: It’s sort of a strange line we straddle… clownyprincess: jacquelineofalltrades: Yeah, I’ve seen my fair share of “girls only do cosplay in costumes to get attention” arguments. And I really don’t agree with them. Until you actually go up to that person and ask them WHY they dressed like that, who are you to jump to some kind of...

“A woman candidate is not the same thing as a woman’s candidate.”

– (via feministblackboard)

“School trains children to be employees and consumers; teach your own to be...”

– John Taylor Gatto, Weapons Of Mass Instruction

“In a [Mississippi] PPP poll released Thursday, a 46% plurality of registered...”

– Proof that conservatives “still” believe in state sponsored racism (via feministblackboard)

“Young women are told they have to be a delicate princess. That’s bullshit - if I...”

– Emma Watson

June 2011

7 posts

Stay at Home Parent: A Negative Thing?

Today I had the joy of having an excruciating conversation with a particularly pretentious individual. I won’t get into all of the messy details, so I’ll get straight to what I found so repulsive and disheartening about what he had to say. Apparently, the woman who he marries, will have no choice in whether she wants to have a career or be a stay at home mom (when they have kids,...

A note to my followers about ask box messaging:

sarcasmking: makemefeelsounpretty: So as you all know during Tumblr’s redesigning they gave us new ask box features such as the private messaging feature. This is great and Tumblr I thank you. But the down side is that you cannot post links in ask boxes anymore so this is a down side if you want to link people to your follow friday’s and stuff. The thing I want my followers to note is that...

“Okay, I think I’ve said everthing I want to say. Just remember, you can do...”

– Gratefully, Gillian Anderson

Hey y'all - check out this article about an... →

“Everyone knew the pregnancy wasn’t viable, that it couldn’t be viable given the...”

– Abortion saved my life - Abortion - Salon.com (via standupforwomen)

May 2011

23 posts

Man Charged in Connection to Anti-Female Posters →

Check out this article. Zamir Nathoo has been arrested for distributing the hateful Marie Currie posters and for sending threatening emails and messages to staff and students at the University of Waterloo. I know that I feel a lot better knowing that our university followed through and succeeded in discovering who was responsible for the hate filled and oppressive messages that have been...

An Anti-Choice Group is buying up Google ad space...

bostonwalkforchoice: An Anti-Choice Group is buying up Google ad space to misdirect users who search “Abortion” Anti-choice group Online for Life has dedicated monies to buying up Google ads so when a person is googling to find access to a reproductive health/abortion provider, they are intercepted by ads that claim they offer full medical counseling–but are actually for crisis pregnancy ...

“You know that look-at-us-we-killed- Osama-in-the-brains situation-room photo?...”

– Lindy West, “Death to the chick flick”

Psychology Today published an [inaccurate] article... →

SlutWalk Waterloo Canceled

Hey Everyone, It is with much regret to inform you that SlutWalk Waterloo will no longer be taking place this Sunday the 15th at 1:30 pm. We apologize for the short notice. However, we do plan to reschedule at a later date. Unfortunately, it is going to be cold and rainy all day. While we know that most of you are dedicated enough to show up in the rain, we would not be able to use...

tegan and sara: A call for change →

theteganandsara: When will misogynistic and homophobic ranting and raving result in meaningful repercussions in the entertainment industry? When will they be treated with the same seriousness as racist and anti-Semitic offenses? While an artist who can barely get a sentence fragment out without using homophobic…

Sorry to spam you, but...

Alright, so I feel like something should be said. I know so many people who are on the fence about attending this weekend’s SlutWalk in Waterloo. Some have mentioned not wanting to get involved, thinking all activism = violent protest, but that is completely misguided. The SlutWalk is about raising awareness of the appalling state in which we find not only our own country, but also...

pony❄boy: SLUTWALK WATERLOO →

Okay, y’all, here is yet ANOTHER way you can help out! If any of you are brave enough to get up and speak, read the below and get in touch! pony-boy: HI TUMBLR FOLLOWERS! I never post anything too personal, but I need some help and would like to spread the word on an event I have been organizing! SlutWalk Waterloo is taking place this Sunday, May, 15th. It will start at Waterloo Town...

Pennygirl Pearl: Why We Need SlutWalk: A study in... →

This is exactly why I’m urging you all to take part in a SlutWalk near you! So if you happen to be in the Waterloo area, I hope to see you there! jessicavalenti: trigger warning There’s been some controversy over the SlutWalk protests taking place across the world. There’s a lot to say, but until I have the time to write something comprehensive, I thought I would let oh-so-lovely...

This is ridiculous - the fact that this is even still an issue is really unsettling. The anti-abortion sentiment that is still heavily prevalent in the USA needs to stop. standupforwomen: Sarah Stoesz, president and CEO Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota, talks with Rachel Maddow about a new anti-abortion law in South Dakota that makes it essentially impossible for a...

Take two minutes

and sign this petition: http://www.allout.org/en/petition/uganda. This is ridiculous. There is no reason not to sign it. Issues of oppression, homophobia, and blatant unnecessary hate do not just exist here at home, but all over the globe. Take a minute and try and make a difference - when we work together, powerful and wonderful change can be achieved.

Hey everybody - so it came to my attention today that a Slut Walk has been organized for our very own Waterloo (for those of you following who are from the area, this is something you should check out!). Check out this site: http://www.slutwalktoronto.com/satellite to get the details and to check out the Facebook event/group for more info. I strongly encourage EVERYONE to go out and try and make...

Whether pro-life or pro-choice, we can agree that...

feministblackboard: 97% of Planned Parenthood’s affordable, often free services include: breast exams, pap testing, vaccinations, STD/STI testing and treatment, HIV testing, contraception, emergency contraception, sterilization, vasectomies, pregnancy testing, prenatal care, adoption referrals, sexual and reproductive education, and more. Abortions make up...

You did NOT rape that exam, and it most certainly...

While I’m on here and in the mood (the blogging mood, you silly people!), something I’ve been meaning to talk about is the word “rape”. If there is one thing I find really offensive, it’s the use of the word “rape” to describe successfully achieving, or conversely, failing, any activity. Saying things like “I totally just raped that exam” or,...

I figure this is necessary, what with the Canadian...

For those of you who were not aware, Canada has been undergoing election fever for the past couple of weeks. Basically our options were Conservative (Steven Harper), Liberal (Michael Ignatieff), NDP (Jack Layton) and The Green Party (Elizabeth May) (for those of you in Quebec, you would have also had the option of the Bloq). Essentially Steven Harper is what I like to call scary. Not only does...

righteousasarose asked: Just found your blog when I was notified that "Fuck Yeah! Feminism" reblogged my male feminist find! Instant follow. Keep promoting equality!!