Category Archives: sexism

Asshole of the Day (Part Deux)

Posted on 18 February, 2011 by

It’s been a great day for women, no? [h/t @AnnaHolmes]

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Asshole of the Day

Posted on 18 February, 2011 by

Indiana Congressman Mike Pence, the man behind the House amendment to defund Planned Parenthood. The amendment passed 239-184. I don’t have a transcript and I don’t have the stomach to type one out, but the gist is “Fuck women, poor people, … Continue reading →

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#goodmorning

Posted on 25 January, 2011 by

If anyone knows if there’s a transcript of this, let me know and I’ll link to it. So true. I only have one memory of being skeeved out after being nice to someone. Lots of people in south Texas smile … Continue reading →

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Blast from the Past

Posted on 17 January, 2011 by

Girls ought to be active and diligent; nor is that all; they should also be early subjected to restraint. This misfortune, if it really be one, is inseparable from their sex; nor do they ever throw it off but to suffer more … Continue reading →

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Dating advice circa 1938

Posted on 11 November, 2010 by

I was browsing Erika Lust’s twitter feed and came across this link featuring newspaper dating advice from 1938. Three of my favorites: Caption says, “CARELESS WOMEN never appeal to gentlemen. Don’t talk while dancing, for when a man dances he … Continue reading →

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WTF, Whoopi?

Posted on 12 July, 2010 by

 First, Whoopi said that Roman Polanski didn’t commit “rape-rape.” Now she’s saying, “I don’t like what [Mel] did here, but I know Mel, and he is not a racist…I can’t sit and say he’s a racist, having spent time … Continue reading →

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Asshole of the Day

Posted on 9 July, 2010 by

Sigh. Mel. Mel, Mel, Mel, Mel, Mel. Mel. “Wetbacks?” Really? I guess “spic” or “beaner” didn’t have the same ring to it. Women. Check. Jewish people. Check. Black people. Check. Mexicans. Check. Who will be next? Teh Muslims? Teh Gays? … Continue reading →

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*anger * anger * anger*

Posted on 21 May, 2010 by

via Think Progress Arizona Senator Russell Pearce, the man behind SB1070, now has his sights set on the children of undocumented immigrants.   In emails obtained by KPHO, Pearce writes, “If we are going to have an effect on the … Continue reading →

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Weekend Link Love

Posted on 28 March, 2010 by

Feminists for Choice: Women’s History Month: Frida Kahlo Despite a life that was plagued by both physical and emotional pain, Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) is one of the most celebrated artists of the 20th Century. The amazing woman is one of … Continue reading →

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Monday Link Love

Posted on 1 March, 2010 by

Feminist Peace Network: Her Story–Writing Women Back Into History Today we begin the annual month-long celebration of women’s history. During the last few decades there has in recent years been a sea-change in the amount of information about women’s lives … Continue reading →

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