Monthly Archives: October 2010
How not to prevent sexual harrassment
Tweet This graphic was taken from an Egyptian website for a campaign to stop sexual and street harrassment. The campaign itself I’m all for (despite some rather interesting wording, which may be a translation issue) but this graphic does a terrible job of representing the campaign. First of all, the woman (who is represented by [...]
Tagged Activism, International, sexual harrassment, street harrassment Comments closed
Help Colorlines celebrate love
Tweet Colorlines Editor Kai Wright told readers earlier this month that he wants to celebrate love more at Colorlines. I’m not entirely sure, but I believe it’s in response to the recent barrage of youth suicides. Either way, I think it’s a fabulous idea. In Kai’s words: There may be a long road ahead to [...]
Tagged Activism, Disability Rights, Justice, love Comments closed
Marie Claire piece questions whether “fatties” on TV are offensive
Tweet Yes, this was the actual headline, and this was an actual piece by a mainstream women’s magazine. Maura Kelley questions whether the show, Mike & Molly (which is about a couple who meet at an Overeaters Anonymous group) and others with overweight actors is too offensive for viewers: My initial response was: Hmm, being [...]
Tagged Body Image, Fat acceptance movement, fat-shaming, marie claire Comments closed
Not Oprah’s Book Club: Gender Outlaws
Tweet Seal Press recently sent me a review copy of this anthology that I’ve been eagerly awaiting since I heard about it. Two of the better known gender-bending authors out there, Kate Bornstein and S. Bear Bergman teamed up to create Gender Outlaws: The Next Generation. The anthology begins with a online chat between Bear [...]
Tagged Books, Not Oprah's Book Club, Queer Issues Comments closed
Arkansas School Board Member: “The only way im wearin (purple)…is if they all commit suicide”
Originally posted in Community Blog