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• More for the “sex workers can’t be raped” file

  By tigtog on 2009-11-25 • ( 11 )

  Cara blogs on the acquittal in Sydney of a US Marine charged with rape even though he admitted using physical force against a woman to coerce sexual intercourse:

• Does Twilight deserve any “feminist defence”?

  By tigtog on 2009-11-25 • ( 13 )

  There’s been so much criticism levelled at fans of the Twilight series of supernatural romance novels (as the publicity machine has cranked up for the release of the second film in the franchise) that feminist hackles are rising, because the criticism tends to be along the lines of “See! We told you women are just stupid! Look at what they’re doing now!”

• Femmostroppo Reader – November 24, 2009

  By tigtog on 2009-11-24 • ( 5 )

  Items of interest found recently in my RSS feed. What did I miss? Please share what you've been reading (and writing!) in the comments. On Language, Again – “There are a couple of themes which seem to come up over… Read More ›

• tigtog gets a needed nudge: brains trust input sought

  By tigtog on 2009-11-24 • ( 17 )

  You know how you were talking about putting up a page showcasing the skills of Hoydenizens? I was wondering whether it would be plausible or appropriate to have a place where people can ask for needed skills and referrals?

• Damning with faint praise OTD

  By tigtog on 2009-11-24 • ( 3 )

  Actually, I await the inevitable 2012 drinking-game posts with a moderate degree of anticipation. I’m a sucker for film narrative cliché collections.

• Quickhit: Athlete Kurt Fearnley lambastes abusive Jetstar wheelchair policy

  By lauredhel on 2009-11-24 • ( 12 )

  There are lots and lots and lots of problems with the way people with disabilities are treated while travelling. This is just one of them. ABC: Fearnley blasts Jetstar’s wheelchair policy Disabled athlete Kurt Fearnley has used the National Disability… Read More ›

• Blind folks can’t use donotcall.gov.au

  By lauredhel on 2009-11-23

  There’s a Do Not Call register, hosted by the Australian Government, at donotcall.gov.au. You can, in theory, register your home or mobile number with the register; “responsible” telemarketers then compare their shonkily-obtained “lists” with the Do Not Call register, and,… Read More ›

• Blegging: links for FF101 FAQ on Intersectionality

  By tigtog on 2009-11-23 • ( 3 )

  I’m finally back in an FAQ-writing headspace, and one on Intersectionality is long overdue. I have a few links, but I could do with more! Please feed the FAQ.

• Femmostroppo Reader – November 21, 2009

  By tigtog on 2009-11-21 • ( 3 )

  Items of interest found recently in my RSS feed. What did I miss? Please share what you've been reading (and writing!) in the comments. Your Scooter Means You’re Poor – “What is most interesting to me, are the ways in… Read More ›

• Weekend wibble: Newborn orang-utan at Perth Zoo!

  By lauredhel on 2009-11-21 • ( 5 )

  There’s a new baby orangutan at the Perth zoo! *dies of teh cute* There’s video of the new arrival here at the West, including a keeper who is obviously completely smitten with the orangs. Transcription of the video by the… Read More ›

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