But really, this article about The Hunger Games spoke to me on a deep level. And I would definitely choose Alice from Resident Evil (no matter how silly the movies are) over Katniss if the zombies were coming. Hell, I'd want Rayne even more.  I also do not like Twilight or THG, and it's an instinctive dislike; I don't want to read a book with ( Read more... )

But first, read this blog. She's awesome.  And progressive, feminist, brilliant, and transgender.  Her writing on matters political, personal, and cultural, is spellbinding, and points out things to consider that aren't pointed out elsewhere.  She doesn't write often, but she can also be found hanging out in the comments at SadlyNo! (link in ( Read more... )

I'd like to join Feministe in boosting the signal on Scarleteen's Find-A-Doc Service.  Too often, young people (men and women!) are constrained (by fear or embarassment or the need for privacy regarding sexual matters) from finding a care provider that is safe for them (that won't shame them, or immediately call their parents, or refuse to honour ( Read more... )

Robert Sinclair has a fabulous page that posits that any comic can be improved by replacing the last line with "Christ, what an asshole". It's fabulous. (h/t to Alas, A Blog.)

Hyperbole and a Half explains how to feel manly in the shower if you can't stand Old Spice.

Shakesville's commenters have some fun with a blatantly sexualized ad from Skyy ( Read more... )

Okay, so in honour of it being Friday, and me being at work, I'm going to post on something I don't think I've posted about before, and it's about time I rectified that.

I believe in the basic rights of all transgender people. I believe that we, as a society, a nation, and as a world cannot continue to deny anyone the same rights and dignities ( Read more... )

The serious:

She didn’t fight back because you told her not to. Ever. Ever. You told her that was okay, and necessary, and right.
You didn’t give her a caveat. You didn’t say, “Unless…” You said, “Good for you, shutting up and backing down 99% of the time. Too bad that 1% of the time makes you a fucking whore who deserved it.”

And

Remember that ( Read more... )

Just a quickie - I may have another post later. Go read this:

http://community.livejournal.com/debunkingwhite/816078.html

And on Monday, May 18th, whether you're a Fan of Colour, or a supporter, please consider posting the banner from that post in your journal to show solidarity with FoC (and check out the 
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I got a new camera - it's tiny and cute and burgundy metallic, and I used it this weekend at Rapier Academy, so I'll post a couple of pics this evening, and write about the event when I have more time.

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Ah, the blogosphere - sweet sweet internets, I learn so much from you.

Seriously - I am a massively sheltered person. By dint of my white, upper-middle class upbringing and privilege, I am able to cocoon myself from a lot of the rougher aspects of what it means to be female right now, in this culture. I don't have to put up with anyone telling me ( Read more... )

Speaking of race and books...

The ever-delightful popelizbethas asked me to use my wide (*cough*) influence to help spread the word about con_or_bust,an LJ community started to help fans of colour to attend WisCon. The thought behind this? A little linkspamming to get you started:

kate_nepveuwrote a post about raising money to help people who are part of the Sci-Fi fan community ( Read more... )