Independent Girls is seeking writers to generate original content for the website and weekly newsletters. Writers will identify, research, and write about topics and trends salient to and in a style that appeals to and engages 9-15 year old girls […] Articles should answer questions girls have (or perhaps questions girls didn’t even know that they had) and an additional emphasis should be placed on developing the critical thinking skills.
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Three Examples of Rape Culture in Nice Guy(tm) Breast Cancer Activism
I thought the BoobyWall was objectifying and tacky. I thought “Save the Ta-Tas” was dehumanising, and missed the point badly. I thought the “every mouthful” nipple-water-bottles were eyeroll-worthy. I thought that instructing us that if only cismen had boobs, they’d… Read More ›
Show your vote
a virtual ballot box that can be embedded into any website allowing people to register their support for sealing a fair and effective climate deal at the UN climate summit in Copenhagen, which runs for two weeks from Monday.
News from the Marriage Equality Rally (with bonus accessibility report)
Image: A group of smiling Hoydenizens standing on the steps of Sydney Town Hall, holding a sign that reads “Hoyden About Town for Marriage Equality”. In the background, we see people waving rainblow flags. I’m happy to report that a… Read More ›
It’s White Ribbon Day
The official website has a whole heap of good material, including a donation page, the link to their campaign for men to swear an oath never to commit, never to excuse, and never to remain silent about violence against women. Crucially, there is also a link for where to seek help.
Update: Sydney Same Sex Marriage Rally, November 28th
Just a reminder that Sydney Hoydenizens will be meeting this Saturday, November 28th, in order to attend a rally in support of same-sex marriage. The rally begins at 1pm, and we will meet at Cafe Rosso, on the ground floor… Read More ›
Weekend wibble: Newborn orang-utan at Perth Zoo!
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 ›
Same-Sex Marriage Rally in Sydney, November 28th
On November 28th, there will be rallies across Australia in support of same-sex marriage, and I’m organising a Hoyden contingent for the Sydney rally, which will take place at Town Hall, at 1pm. I’ve created a facebook event for Hoydenizens… Read More ›
Friday Hoyden: Sister Donna Quinn
Sister Donna Quinn, a Dominican nun, has been involved in pro-choice activism in the United States for many years. From escorting women into clinics and protesting anti-choice legislation to fighting for women’s access to all levels of the religious hierarchy,… Read More ›
When Emma Thompson follows through on this promise…
(to remove her name from the petition supporting Roman Polanski) then I’m adding her picture to the sidebar Hoydens collection.
Hoyden About Town 