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I am way behind on this, so it's going to be categorized into lj-cuts for ease of perusement. There are some really long essays in here, not going to lie. But if they're here then that means I think they're important enough that you should read them whenever you have time.
Here we go.
The Election and Candidates
Both Obama's and Clinton's passport files were investigated for no apparent reason. Big surprise there.
An excellent article on why Obama fans and supporters should be skeptical. This doesn't argue that they're wrong. Just that they should be critical.
Obama on sexuality, repro rights, and LGBTQ issues.
Why aren't racism and sexism equal charges?
Women's issues are real issues and real politics too.
Why sexist Hillay-bashing is such a problem, plus some numbers.
General Politics
Why universal health care is so important, and Wal-mart is still evil.
The marketing of prescription drugs and why you have to have a prescription to get anything that works.
An essay on privilege, and why people don't see it.
Unsurprisingly, Dick Cheney doesn't care what the American public thinks.
The United States is not isolationist, and never has been.
Abstinence-only brings about some really stupid myths.
This administration has effectively shut down the largest non-profit literacy group by removing its funding.
Liberals and neo-cons on how to stop terrorism (this one's short).
Feminism
Women in the military are more likely to be raped by another soldier than killed in combat.
Why calling out misogyny matters.
After all these political scandals involving prostitutes, Bitch Ph.D deconstructs how you do and don't explain it to children.
An old and concise post on International Human Rights Day. Fight the power.
Gender inequity in Whoville, courtesy of NPR.
Sexism is bad for everyone, women AND men.
And Finally, Amusing Things
Area woman stunned to see Virgin Mary not appear on Nacho Cheese Dorito
Citizens try to arrest Karl Rove. Props.
Bush is compared to Tarkin from Star Wars.
Superman in Al Gore pajamas. There is a picture.
FYI.
Easter Peeps show.
Some senate candidate legally changed his name to Pro-life, and will run every race until further notice. The comments are kind of amusing.
John Stewart's take on the 5-year anniversary of the war in Iraq:
Here we go.
The Election and Candidates
Both Obama's and Clinton's passport files were investigated for no apparent reason. Big surprise there.
An excellent article on why Obama fans and supporters should be skeptical. This doesn't argue that they're wrong. Just that they should be critical.
Obama on sexuality, repro rights, and LGBTQ issues.
Why aren't racism and sexism equal charges?
Women's issues are real issues and real politics too.
Why sexist Hillay-bashing is such a problem, plus some numbers.
General Politics
Why universal health care is so important, and Wal-mart is still evil.
The marketing of prescription drugs and why you have to have a prescription to get anything that works.
An essay on privilege, and why people don't see it.
Unsurprisingly, Dick Cheney doesn't care what the American public thinks.
The United States is not isolationist, and never has been.
Abstinence-only brings about some really stupid myths.
This administration has effectively shut down the largest non-profit literacy group by removing its funding.
Liberals and neo-cons on how to stop terrorism (this one's short).
Feminism
Women in the military are more likely to be raped by another soldier than killed in combat.
Why calling out misogyny matters.
After all these political scandals involving prostitutes, Bitch Ph.D deconstructs how you do and don't explain it to children.
An old and concise post on International Human Rights Day. Fight the power.
Gender inequity in Whoville, courtesy of NPR.
Sexism is bad for everyone, women AND men.
And Finally, Amusing Things
Area woman stunned to see Virgin Mary not appear on Nacho Cheese Dorito
Citizens try to arrest Karl Rove. Props.
Bush is compared to Tarkin from Star Wars.
Superman in Al Gore pajamas. There is a picture.
FYI.
Easter Peeps show.
Some senate candidate legally changed his name to Pro-life, and will run every race until further notice. The comments are kind of amusing.
John Stewart's take on the 5-year anniversary of the war in Iraq: