By Vanessa • 15 years ago

NYT makes me never want to wear a dress again


This has got to be a joke.
When the warm weather comes, I always dread to go outside when I wear a dress for the first time and find men cat-call, whistle and – what’s worst for me – stare me down as I walk past them. While I should be happy that the sun is finally out and I can wear lighter clothes again, the spring seems to bring the neighborhood sleazies out of hibernation.
The New York Times published this gem yesterday about how dresses are becoming out-of-date, in which the author makes a plea for the survival of dresses, not for the comfort or convenience for women, but for all leering men’s sakes:

It ...


This has got to be a joke.
When the warm weather comes, I always dread to go outside when I wear a dress for the first time and find men cat-call, whistle and – what’s ...
By Ann • 15 years ago

John McCain supports wage discrimination

I added an update to my post on Wednesday about the Ledbetter Fair Pay Act — noting that Senate Republicans blocked the bill from passing. John McCain wasn’t there for the vote, but he opposed the legislation: (via Scott)

“I am all in favor of pay equity for women, but this kind of legislation, as is typical of what’s being proposed by my friends on the other side of the aisle, opens us up to lawsuits for all kinds of problems,” McCain told reporters yesterday. “This is government playing a much, much greater role in the business of a private enterprise system.”

To summarize: McCain’s not against women and people of color being paid the same as white ...

I added an update to my post on Wednesday about the Ledbetter Fair Pay Act — noting that Senate Republicans blocked the bill from passing. John McCain wasn’t there for the vote, but he opposed ...
By Ann • 15 years ago

Use Facebook to register to vote

via Jack and Jill Politics, there’s a new Facebook application that allows you to register to vote. You can also find unregistered friends and invite them to become voters, too!
Then, of course, you gotta make it a priority to actually vote. I know, that’s easier said than done when the system is basically set up to be confusing and riddled with barriers. Check out Cara’s voting story (posted when she was guest-blogging at Feministing), and Jen’s story of “voter condescension”. No wonder there are 5 million single women in this country who are registered but don’t vote.
But that said, I’m getting so sick of the media picking apart all the ...

via Jack and Jill Politics, there’s a new Facebook application that allows you to register to vote. You can also find unregistered friends and invite them to become voters, too!
Then, of course, ...
By Ann • 15 years ago

Just… wow

This is completely indefensible. These images are flat-out racist. Not. Okay.
I want to echo Holly’s sentiments, and her call for more information about how the hell this happened. And I’ll be writing a letter to Seal that’s very similar to Barry’s.
UPDATE: Seal Press has issued an apology, and will be removing the images from future printings of the book.
UPDATE II Amanda has also apologized.

This is completely indefensible. These images are flat-out racist. Not. Okay.
I want to echo Holly’s sentiments, and her call for more information about how the hell this happened. And I’ll be writing a letter to ...
By Vanessa • 15 years ago

College student reports rape only to be threatened for underage drinking

It looks like the University of Portland not only is denying justice to an alleged rape victim, but is ignoring the existence of sexual assault on their campus altogether, reports the Willamette Week.
The private Catholic university and police have not yet taken action since Amy Kerns reported it a year ago, and when she contacted the school to inquire why there were no charges, she was basically told she was lucky she wasn’t reprimanded for underage drinking. UP judicial coordinator Natalie Shank responded to Kerns:

“Based upon my findings in my investigation, I am unable to determine if a sexual assault occurred. . . I have reason to believe that intercourse occurred, but both parties admit to drinking and ...

It looks like the University of Portland not only is denying justice to an alleged rape victim, but is ignoring the existence of sexual assault on their campus altogether, reports the Willamette Week.
The private Catholic ...
By Jessica • 15 years ago

More Feminist News!

Most U.S. women have ‘disordered eating’ – UPI.com: “Sixty-five percent of U.S. women ages 25 to 45 report having disordered eating behaviors, such as skipping meals or cutting out food groups, a study found.”
Oh Joy: The Stupid Spirit Airlines M.I.L.F. Sale Is Back: “We’re probably just encouraging them, but we felt some sort of strange obligation to let you know that Spirit Airlines has brought back the (controversial?) M.I.L.F. sale.”
Facebook – Equal Rights Amendment: An ERA fan page!
For Chris Matthews, Misogyny Pays Handsomely – AlterNet: “In fact, in Matthews’ case, the sexist outbursts have helped propel his career. That’s how he landed on the cover of the Times magazine. Why? Because misogyny pays.”

Most U.S. women have ‘disordered eating’ – UPI.com: “Sixty-five percent of U.S. women ages 25 to 45 report having disordered eating behaviors, such as skipping meals or cutting out food groups, a study found.”
Oh ...

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