January 2011
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When your crush says something sweet to you
A FATHER won the first round in his historic battle yesterday to have government-funded chaplains thrown out of the nation’s public schools. Ron Williams journeyed from Toowoomba to Sydney yesterday for a directions hearing in his challenge and was thrilled to hear that his case could be heard in the High Court over three days in May. The father of six, who has four children attending...
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“When we complain about men raping, abusing, harassing, and refusing us our human...”
– Unknown (via littlelightx) (via femonster) (via theoceanandthesky) (via vulturine)
Also it’s not really complaining— it’s bringing to light valid concerns that we have. This isn’t the same as whining or feeling sorry for ourselves.
When you can't speak, because you know that if you...
kidsfromyesterday-:
Ten Things That Feminism Could Do Better →
reelaroundthefountain:
newwavefeminism:
I actually enjoyed reading this list. It’s good to see ways in which we need to build the movement up, and the topics that we need to refocus on. Keep in mind, while reading, that this is from the perspective of a feminist from the UK - but I actually think that provides more insight than it takes away.
From the article:
I should start by saying that...
The awkward moment when you're showing off your...
Palpitate: It Sickens Me. →
autumndae:
That people in a community focusing on changing the world, making rights equal for everyone, and breaking down barriers, can be fucked up enough to essentially bully someone into changing their entire blog and writing focus.
I’m sick of this male feminist hate that is flying around.
I’m sick of…
I do think some of the things Rob said where a bit ‘off’, but over...
So, I almost weigh the same amount as the guy I’m seeing. Lately my habit of sneaking off to barf my guts out has been impossible, and over the last three months it’s been rather ineffective. Time to do things in a logical fashion? Perhaps
“You will be controlled. You will be subjugated. You will be marginalized. And...”
– Dr. George Tiller (via maxvinyl)
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“The erotic has often been misnamed by men and used against women. It has been...”
– Audre Lorde (Uses of the Erotic: Erotic as Power)
: How to Talk To an Anti-Feminist →
reelaroundthefountain:
rockerrepro:
Sometimes we come across women (or men) who are so vehemently against the idea of feminism, it really starts aggravating us. But we must remember one of the prime directives of feminism, which is to educate those who have bought into the stereotype media has foisted upon our movement. These people…
Ugh, these are great rules and I have broken so many of...
Sticks and stones can break my bones but words can...
sheresists:
Language is never neutral.
