In things that I wish surprised me, some of the discussion has brought Victorian One Nation State President John Groves out of the woodwork, and a look at his twitter timeline not only comes up with gems like calling Julia Gillard a “redheaded itch”, but he seems to actively support “poofter bashing”.
Sociology
A Tiny Bright Spot
This has been a pretty damn depressing election campaign for all of us, I think. It’s been filled with bigotry and gossip about ALP internal politics, and there’s been very little analysis of policy or what either major party is… Read More ›
Liberal party launch: policy salad
I continue to be gobsmacked that one of the most light-weight Oppositions in this country’s history can make so much headway in the media and the polls.
Friday Hoyden: Best Feminist Young Adult Books
What was the first book you read and thought “wow, I never knew girls/women could do that“? Or alternatively, the first book you read and thought “why on earth would those people think girls/women shouldn’t do that?”.
Election Week 3: Zombie Apocalypse
Seriously, the campaign becomes more bizarre every day. Any predictions?
Sydney, Australia feminist blogger meet-up on 29 August!
Announcing a meet-up for feminist blog folk in the Sydney region. You don’t need to write a blog yourself or be a regular commenter or anything, it’s just an invitation to come and hang out with some like-minded folk for a couple of hours.
Is motherhood really that hard?
Jacinta Tynan is asking. Before I unpack this article, I just want to say that I’m very happy that Jacinta is enjoying being a Mum. That is fantastic. However, she is only one woman and her experiences do not reflect those… Read More ›
WTF, Alannah Hill?
What the hell was she thinking?
Tony Abbott Makes Rape Joke, MSM frames it as “sexist gaffe”. Guest Post by Napalmnacey
On a day that the Coalition was devoting to winning the women’s vote, Mr Abbott questioned whether when Julia Gillard says no, she really means it.
Gillard needs to give the public what it wants
Campaign with ruthless positivity: barely acknowledge the mewlings of the Opposition, except with a look of amused contempt…
Hoyden About Town 