Monthly Archives: October 2009

RIP Sammy

Posted on 20 October, 2009 by

I just got news that Sammy died yesterday.  He was 14 years old and one of the sweetest, most gentle cats I’ve ever known (and I’ve know literally hundreds through my work at shelters over the years).  He was also … Continue reading →

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Polrantski

Posted on 20 October, 2009 by

via Feministing Community Alexandria Brown talks about her personal experiences with a sex offender, and how Polanski’s supporters are promoting the message that any sex offender—not just wealthy, famous ones—can get away with their crime.  Possible trigger warning.

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Dear Senator Cornyn

Posted on 20 October, 2009 by

Yesterday I posted the votes on the 2010 Franken Senate Defense Appropriations Amendment, which was created by Senator Al Franken largely in response to the legal issues Jamie Leigh Jones [trigger warning] faces after being gang raped by 7 employees … Continue reading →

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Proof that horse drawn carriages are for toolish assholes

Posted on 20 October, 2009 by

*shudder* I apologize for offending your eyes, but I couldn’t resist a NYC horse carriage dig.  I promise never to show Whatshisface on this blog ever again.  Carry on.

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This is so me.

Posted on 20 October, 2009 by

When I read this passage, much as I hate this section of the book, I had to pause and consider the fact that this is me, and this is my problem in life at the moment. Depressing.  Brutal and depressing. … Continue reading →

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John Stewart Takes Down Opposers of Franken Amendment

Posted on 19 October, 2009 by

On a more serious note, you can find the names of the 30 senators—all Republican—who voted no here.

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Monday Mix – Happy Dancing Edition

Posted on 19 October, 2009 by

Black Kids – Partie Traumatic Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Heads Will Roll The Killers – Spaceman

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Weekend Link Love

Posted on 18 October, 2009 by

G.D.: More Supermarkets, Please Sady: Madonna Is Your Dorm Room Poster, And Further Thoughts on Cultural Appropriation Michelle: Pete Campbell is a Rapist Renee: #Nestlefamily, Bloggers & Race: Why It Matters Flip Flopping Joy: stumbling through power Monica: UMass Amherst … Continue reading →

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Keep it classy, Nick Cannon

Posted on 17 October, 2009 by

Nick Cannon, a.k.a. Mr. Mariah Carey, thinks it would be “an honor” for Tina Turner if he and his wife dressed up as Ike and Tina for Halloween.  Yeah, nothing says “I honor you” like dressing up as an abusive … Continue reading →

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John Darnielle on songwriting & feminism

Posted on 17 October, 2009 by

The Mountain Goats’ John Darnielle on songwriting, feminism, and the new album: Paste: How does your feminism inform your songwriting, not to mention your reading of the Bible? Darnielle: My feminism is what came squarely up against my faith. There’s … Continue reading →

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