Weekly Feminist Reader

via Hoyden About Town
R.I.P., Bea Arthur.
The Dominican Republic passed a total abortion ban. Frau Sally Benz has been following abortion politics in the Dominican Republic, and has more.
Congres is again considering a federal hate crimes bill that applies to “crimes of violence where the perpetrator has selected the victim because of the person’s actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.” And on a related note, Washington state now protects against hate crimes motivated by gender identity.
Sorry gals. Cosmo sez sports are for guys!
On Gaza’s female-only police force.
Why is working in the home not considered a “real job”? (Oh, and CONGRATS to Renee!)
I had no idea that Rockstar energy drinks are owned by the hatemongering radio host Michael Savage and his son. (Thanks to reader curvyglo for the tip.)
An interview with gay-rights activist Rita Mae Brown.
Autumn Sandeen on what “justice” really means for Angie Zapata.
Blogging Against Disablism Day is May 1!

Jill on Miss California and what “intolerance” really means.
These Nestea ads are really fucked up.
You know that quintessential anti-choice propaganda photo? Totally staged.
How Neko Case deals with sexist hecklers when she plays live.
An anonymous donor is giving big donations to women-run colleges.
Families that have been torn apart by US immigration law tell their stories to Congress.
New legislation might insure that domestic workers in Lebanon get fairer work standards.
G. Gordon Liddy (of Watergate fame) made some truly vile sexist comments about Salon’s Joan Walsh.
Watch Secretary of State Hillary Clinton go head-to-head with anti-choice Rep. Chris Smith.
Who you callin’ a “Lady Husky“?
Pedro Almodovar is adapting “Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown” for TV. Awesome.
Get familiar with sex and disability educator Dr. Tuppy Owens.
There’s an interesting debate at Echidne’s blog about the term “domestic violence.”