October 2011
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“As long as the label ‘dyke’ can be used to frighten a woman into a less militant...”
– Radicalesbians
something to think about next time you or someone you know is hesitates to claim the label of “feminist” because of what others might think of them.
(via feminismis4everyone)
I just realized Ron Swanson plays Jackson’s terrible brother Beau on Gilmore Girls and my mind is being blown about these tv worlds colliding. I hope this brings as much joy to everyone as it did to me.
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Reagan: At least you don't have to work.
Chris: Yeah, 'cause raising a human is no work at all
“Their misunderstanding of feminist politics reflects the reality that most folks...”
– Bell Hooks, Feminism is for Everybody, page 1 (via bearbearpdx)
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“Saying that “the vulgar new flavor has turned something as innocent as ice cream...”
– Stop ‘Schweddy Balls’ Effort Begins : The Two-Way : NPR
Dont stop making this delicious treat! Yumyumyum.
(via becauseiamawoman)
Sometimes the things that (let’s be honest, conservative) people find offensive makes me chuckle. This is a perfect example.
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“There’s a huge difference between harassing a woman and trying to start a...”
– Catcalling Is a Problem: How to Talk to a Woman Without Being Rude, Creepy or Scary (via petitefeministe)
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“When I get lonely these days, I think: So BE lonely, Liz. Learn your way around...”
– Elizabeth Gilbert
Listen to this.
(via dearkristina)
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“Female orgasm is a different story. Shhh, don’t talk about that – it makes...”
– The Clitoris: Most. Awkward. Discussion. Ever! | SociologyFocus (via linzyxxxxx)
9 Presidential Candidates Who May Have Also...
mentalflossr:
Presidential hopeful Rick Perry’s Texas A&M transcript revealed he got a D in a class called “Meats.” But he’s far from the only candidate who didn’t set the academic world on fire.
Continue Reading: 9 Presidential Candidates Who Weren’t Great Students
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“I swore never to be silent whenever and wherever human beings endure suffering...”
– Elie Wiesel (via thenewwomensmovement)
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“If you’re twenty-two, physically fit, hungry to learn and be better, I urge you...”
– Anthony Bourdain, Medium Raw (via woodpaneledshoes)
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Should Colleges Ban Fraternities? - Room for... →
digitalkangaroos:
holding onto this gem!
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“Some people are born on third base and go through life thinking they hit a...”
– Barry Switzer, former football coach for college and professional teams, giving what I think is a marvelous definition of privilege.
(via cognitivedissonance)
Pretty friggin’ spot on.
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“If you ask why I remain such a strong Obama supporter, it is because I see him...”
– Andrew Sullivan on Republicanism As Religion. He’ll be live-blogging the GOP debate tonight. (via cheatsheet)
This is very insightful
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“Davis’ best chance may have come last year, in a hearing ordered by the U.S....”
– Troy Davis executed in Georgia - CBS News
I think this is chilling, that the Supreme Court has not interceded in a death penalty case in 50 years, and that the only way it would intercede was not if there was serious doubt, but unless innocence was an absolute. Really? Because to me, it seems that...
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“Witches and sorcery have been a way for men to get rid of intelligent, clever...”
– A Facebook commenter about a story in this week’s Newsweek, which looks into women being driven from their homes in parts of Africa after accusations of sorcery. (via cheatsheet)
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“I’m also a feminist because I like to fuck, and I resent everything and everyone...”
– The Pervocracy: Full Frontal Feminism. (via oppressmenot)
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A perfect line.
Jason Stackhouse: There's a reason things are the way they are.
Bill Compton: Yes. It's called injustice.
