links! The "man, that's fucked up" edition
William Safire explains why "woman politician" sounds more patronizing than "female politician, and even touches on why I think the former is increasing in frequency.
Putting same sex marriage into historical context. I don't know where I got this link; if you IMed it to me, let me know?
The indelicacies of satirizing female politicians.
Guess who are acting as camp counselors at a weight loss themed camp this summer? That's right! Paris Hilton and Nicole Ritchie!
However, I think this story about a 20-something whose parents manage her porn career is even more fucked up.
And now for something fluffy: The BSG episode Maelstorm set to the Firefly theme. Massive spoilers, of course. Okay, it's not fluffy, but it's decidedly lighter fare.
Putting same sex marriage into historical context. I don't know where I got this link; if you IMed it to me, let me know?
The indelicacies of satirizing female politicians.
Guess who are acting as camp counselors at a weight loss themed camp this summer? That's right! Paris Hilton and Nicole Ritchie!
However, I think this story about a 20-something whose parents manage her porn career is even more fucked up.
And now for something fluffy: The BSG episode Maelstorm set to the Firefly theme. Massive spoilers, of course. Okay, it's not fluffy, but it's decidedly lighter fare.