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Question of the day: Skirmishes with strawfeminism
Today, I was asked about straw-feminist stereotypes, about the ongoing battles we have knocking them down, and about how tedious and tiring it is fighting the same crap over and over and over again. The skirmishes tend to be conducted… Read More ›
Nifty tip for commenters: a brief guide to the Text Formatting Toolbar Extension
Are you struggling with formatting your blog comments in the appropriate HTML? Want to quote clearly, add a link, emphasise a little? You might have noticed the link to the Firefox add-on “Text Formatting Toolbar Extension” just above the comments… Read More ›
Condolences to Twisty
My condolences to Twisty on the death of her father. You really must read her magnificent post on her visit to the funeral home. Excerpts: Well, be she spinster aunt or no, I dare anybody to keep a straight face… Read More ›
The War on Drugs now a mortal sin: Indexed
Indexed, as always, has a clever take on the new Seven Deadly Sins announced by the Vatican this week. [The list used is a slight tweak on the list announced in the media, but the substance is the same.] As… Read More ›
Congratulations Shakesville!
Congratulations to Shakesville for winning the Best International Feminist Blog in the Canadian F-Word Blog Awards! Check out the rest of the winners, too. There is some terrific feminist writing out of Canada.
“Just because you can see it, doesn’t mean it’s yours.”: the political misappropriation of personal pain
Regular readers may have noticed that I have a tendency to start serieses that I don’t finish. Well, I’ve finally got a second installment in 52 Acts of Political Correctness. The original 52something meme is here – do feel free… Read More ›
AntiFeminist Bingo 2
I now present:
Anti-feminist Bingo: The Sequel!
Enjoy your troll-mocking.
Weekend Wibble: space gems, stem cells, a spot, some spin, and a switch
Tigtog’s posted your reading; I’ve got your Weekend Pick n Mix right here. ~~~ Courtesy of Jeff Fecke at Shakesville, this compelling bit of Jesus kitsch. ~~~
Hoyden About Town 