December 2011
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9% of Americans approve of Congress. Who are these people and what are they thinking? theatln.tc/t2fEp5
— The Atlantic (@TheAtlantic) December 20, 2011
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A Terrifying Marriage Contract: Kenya
morganerichardson:
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Recently, one of my colleagues shared with me a marriage contract/conditions that a young man has requested of his soon-to-be wife. It has left us all incredible frustrated, disturbed, saddened and enraged. While brainstorming has begun on ways to take serious action against this atrocity, I full heartedly believe that the first step is sharing the realities women...
Sexual Violence in the Peace Corps, Sex After... →
genderacrossborders:
It’s been a few years since I’ve been out of the Peace Corps, but since then my opinion has not changed. If the Peace Corps is founded on “world friendship and peace,” why can’t it offer support for counseling and grieving of rape and sexual assault victims? As shown in the 20/20 segment above, the Peace Corps is trying to portray a facade of “world friendship and peace” but...
Revealed: huge increase in executive pay for... →
Exclusive survey shows America’s CEOs enjoyed pay hikes of up to 40% last year – with one chief executive earning $145m
Gosh golly, why the heck are people protesting?
Surprisingly, I am less sure than this guy on...
towirr:
A gentleman named Farhad Manjoo just posted a proudly contrarian article on Slate explaining why independent bookstores are not only irrelevent but maybe even harmful. I work at an independent bookstore, so that’s an argument I’d be very very curious to see made well. Honestly, I know the failings of small booksellers as well as anyone, and it’d be good to see them articulated. But...
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Stop Online Piracy Act and Protect IP Act: a pair... →
Both the PROTECT IP Act and SOPA would create a national firewall by censoring the domain names of websites accused of hosting infringing copyrighted materials. This legislation would enable law enforcement to take down the entire tumblr.com domain due to something posted on a single blog. Yes, an entire, largely innocent online community could be punished for the actions of a tiny minority.
Facebook's Trademark Hypocrisy →
In a move of utter hypocrisy Facebook, a company seeking a trademark for the words “face” and “book,” is countersuing Timelines.com, claiming its trademark of the word “timeline” is too generic. Timelines.com had initially sued Facebook after the social network’s September announcement of the Timeline. Fearful that the judge, who had dismissed the suit,...
Pujols agrees to 10-year, $250 million deal with... →
Not shocking. Thank goodness we can put our money to better use.
House Considers “Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act,”... →
In Astounding Move, HHS Secretary Kathleen... →
Now I’m even more concerned about whether the Obama Administration will give in to the Catholic Bishops.
Consequences of Fear of Crime for Women
bibliofeminista:
Fear of circulating freely at any time of day: Restricted mobility.
Obstacles to participation in social life: physical and recreational activities, studies, work, social or political involvement.
Dependence on protection by someone else (real or virtual man) or gadgets (alarms, etc.)
Lack of self-confidence, lack of autonomy
Restricted choices (foregoing an evening...
An Email Forward
elspethjane:
SOCIALISM You have 2 cows. You give one to your neighbour.
COMMUNISM You have 2 cows. The State takes both and gives you some milk.
FASCISM You have 2 cows. The State takes both and sells you some milk.
NAZISM You have 2 cows. The State takes both and shoots you.
BUREAUCRATISM You have 2 cows. The State takes both, shoots one, milks the other, and then throws the milk away.
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McSweeney’s: An Open Letter to Friends and Family... →
Dear Friends and Family,
Thank you for your interest in my reproductive plans. Before submitting your inquiry, please read the submission guidelines below.
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Please do not include links to articles regarding age-related loss of fertility. Any queries containing such links will be deleted immediately. The same goes for queries with anecdotes about couples you know that are having trouble...
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Many Women Underestimate Fertility Clock's Clang :... →
Seriously, NPR? Another news piece insinuating that women are silly and fell asleep during biology class? I’ve long ago learned that the New York Times is not above writing such trendy tripe, but NPR? I expect more from you.
Please stop reporting on the few as if they represent the mindset of the many. They don’t. A trend of having children later in life is not the result of women...
