Reminds me of a conversation I had at a student meeting a few weeks ago, talking about the intersection of capitalism and racism. People kept saying “capitalism is broken, capitalism isn’t working” etc etc. And I wanted to say, no capitalism works just fine, just how it’s supposed to in fact. The problem is you [...]

Firstly, thank you for the personal explanation. As a cisgendered lesbian, I’m still trying really hard to wrap my head around the intricacies of trans identities. Based on what I got from the article, the author isn’t saying you can’t be attracted to both cis-women and trans men. What she is saying is you cannot [...]

I know that many feminists’ kneejerk response to your critique will be defensive, but I agree with you. Our conception of feminism must entail analysis of class and race privilege to be meaningful, and most importantly to help all women (and men), regardless of their economic position, ethnic background, orientation, nationality, etc.

Robert, could you perhaps be more specific when you say “One major factor in their sinking economies is that they didn’t prioritize business over families. That’s necessary in flourishing economies”? I’d be very interested in an economic analysis that links things like paid maternity leave and affordable healthcare to the current fiscal crisis, especially as [...]

No, Robert, it makes it sound like you don’t understand feminism. The issue here is choice, options. If a woman wants to work outside the home, she should be able to. If she wants to work in the home, that is her choice.

Hey, don’t miss this for tomorrow’s thread:

http://mondoweiss.net/2012/03/womens-day-march-at-qalandiya-checkpoint-is-greeted-by-water-cannon.html

‘Women’s Day March’ at Qalandiya checkpoint is greeted by water cannon

Add to the list his support for ethnic cleansing. Mr. Santorum believes that there “are no Palestinians” and that all of the West Bank belongs to Israel. Awesome guy http://mondoweiss.net/2012/01/santorum-is-a-one-stater-he-says-all-of-west-bank-is-israel.html