August 2012
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That awkward moment where you are talking about... →
stfusexists:
…because it’s Obama-appointed Justice Sonia Sotomayer.
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The last day of the RNC, and we're liveblogging... →
How White Men Think (Election Edition) →
So when I look out onto a wealthy white presidential candidate’s crowd and all I see are a bunch of white people, I start to realize what people are voting for in this election.
Mitt Romney represents the old ways, the conservative, Grand Ol’ American spirit, when you could hit your woman and call a Black man a n****r and fill up your pickup truck all before lunch.
Just who in the hell is...
Two RNC Attendees Throw Peanuts at Black... →
“This episode should clear up any doubts as to why Mitt Romney currently has zero percent of the black vote. Though this was the action of two individuals, it certainly reflects the attitude displayed by the party as a whole. Anyone who is not white is “the other,” not American, and certainly not representative of Republicans. It was only a matter of time before the racist...
Lupe Fiasco Tackles Misogyny in "Bad Bitch" →
““Bitch Bad” examines the effect of songs that use the word bitch through the differing perspectives of two young people, one boy and one girl. The boy sees his strong and confident mother singing along to a rap song declaring herself a “bad bitch.” As a result, he associates the word with strong and empowered women. The girl, on the other hand, attempts to live up to the ideal hip-hop...
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GOP RNC Pandering to to Small Business Was On...
The stories from business owners about working hard without government help were on message, but unfortunately, weren’t true.
The tax breaks for individuals that everyone blaming Obama for ruining only exist for people who are millionaires. And it’s not a “crippling blow” to American tax payers; we’re returning the tax rates back to where they were supposed to be - still lower than in any other...
The Ultimate Betrayal: How the RNC Will Lose The... →
In a reaching move for a minority vote, the GOP had Puerto Rican Governor Luis Fortuño endorse Mitt Romney last night. Unbeknownst to the party, however, the Latino community is already one step ahead (and not buying it).
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Watch the 2012 RNC Online (With Progressive... →
After four hours of this last night, we’re confident no one wants to watch this sober. Have no fear, though! STFUSexists and Lawsonry’s editor-in-chief are liveblogging the whole thing, from start to finish!
lawsonry.com/rnc
Come join us, watch it online, and laugh at the awesome (and *gasp* factual!) liveblog commentary.
How White Men Think (Election Edition) →
“It makes me sick to my stomach to look at pictures of Romney’s crowds and see a trove a white people all excited to get the Black man out of office. Anyone who is willing to support the disempowerment of women over their own bodies, the proliferation of military forces, and the defunding of education and social programs while simultaneously wanting tougher borders, anti-abortion...
The Ultimate Betrayal: How the RNC Will Lose The... →
In a reaching move for a minority vote, the GOP had Puerto Rican Governor Luis Fortuño endorse Mitt Romney last night. Unbeknownst to the party, however, the Latino community is already one step ahead (and not buying it).
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“The next twenty minutes were pure fantasy. Mrs. Romney did a fine enough job...”
– The GOP Bends Over Backwards To Pander To Women (via stfusexists)
Full Liveblog of the RNC (Day 1) is Available... →
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I find it unbelievably offensive that Scott Walker... →
stfusexists:
This is the man who gutted unions, made collective bargaining for government employees illegal, signed a law REVERSING the Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act in Wisconsin, and signed a law that stripped gay couples of the right to visit each other in the hospital.
YEAH. LET’S HAVE THAT GUY SPEAK.
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They're Trying to Shut Lawsonry Down!
stfusexists:
klutzygeek writes, “so this happened on my school network.”
JESSE, WE’VE BEEN CENSORED! D:
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Watch the 2012 RNC Online (With Progressive... →
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How Female Professors Can Deal With Sexist...
stfusexists:
My first lesson came when I was reading my student evaluations after a particularly rough semester. It felt like nothing I did worked. The students complained about every lesson, every assignment. I surveyed the class to try to find out what was wrong and adjust, but it seemed like nothing helped. Even though I was mentally preparing for the worst, I never could have properly...
The Beloit College Mindset List →
“The class of 2016 may not quite understand the cultural relevance of some of the people on the list, but if they want to know they can certainly find out. They are incredibly resourceful and have access to a wealth of information. I have a feeling that many of my students are a bit more well-rounded than past generations may have been because of the Internet. A student in one of my classes...
Should A Female Teacher Delete Her Facebook? →
“As a female instructor, I feel particularly vulnerable in this regard. Like many Facebook users, I have my relationship status, photos from trips, and my political views on my profile. I have no problem with students, male or female, who were actively and conscientiously engaged in my course, “friending” me after I am no longer their instructor. The latter part is key–I would never accept a...
Sexist National Review Editor Urges Women: "Vote... →
Kevin Williamson’s sexist trollbait may get the National Review some controversy clicks, but it won’t get them credibility.
Paul Ryan and Todd Akin Co-Sponsored "Forcible... →
If Paul Ryan disagrees with Todd Akin’s remarks, why did he co-sponsor a bill that redefines rape?
Michigan Pushes Horrifying "Fetal Remains" Bill →
Apparently, just one day without multiple attacks on women is too much to ask of the Republican Party. Today, the attacks are from Michigan…
Is Paul Ryan Selling Out His "Conservative... →
Paul Ryan may excite conservatives, but the Romney campaign has molded him into as much of a flip-flopper as Romney himself.
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stfuconservatives:
Like a Boss - National Review Online
robot-heart-politics:
You want off-the-charts status? Check out the curriculum vitae of one Willard M. Romney: $200 million in the bank (and a hell of a lot more if he didn’t give so much away), apex alpha executive, CEO, chairman of the board, governor, bishop, boss of everything he’s ever touched. Son of the same,...
GOP Platform: "We Will Outlaw Abortion" with a... →
Just two days after denouncing Todd Akin’s remarks about rape and abortion, the Republican Party has written them into their platform.
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“I think people are most afraid that “equality” for women is actually going to...”
– My Daughter, Our World
This is a really sweet and thoughtful piece, and it’s worth a read.
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I’m glad this piece is still circulating. It means a lot to me. - Jesse
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cuntofwrath:
Feminism is not for men, nor can men define feminism.
FEMINISM IS NOT FOR MEN, NOR CAN MEN DEFINE FEMINISM.
Let’s get this shit fucking clear….
If your a man keep your man/male thoughts and opinions the fuck out if you’re going to tell a woman she isn’t a feminist for x y z and support it with only your man/male opinion.
GTFO GTFO GTFO.
this goes for every...
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Republican Nominee Todd Akin Makes Ridiculous Rape... →
“The moral of the story? Republicans of all station are willing to believe and broadcast what is clearly a biological lie. Whether they’re running for office or already holding it, radical Republicans will say or do anything it takes to keep every uterus possible under their control. What’s repulsive isn’t just that Todd Akin said this – it’s how many have said it before him, and how many...
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Can A Man Be A Feminist? My Personal Journey Into... →
“I consider myself a feminist, but I know feminism is not mine. That doesn’t mean that feminism is some secret cult of women who are standing up for women’s rights, but rather, it was borne out of an imbalance of power expressed in terms of gender stratification. Since I am not of the gender that has received the proverbial wrong-end of the stick both present-day and throughout history,...
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“Much like in the 1980′s with the rise of Reagan conservatism, the evangelical...”
– The Politics of the Female Voter
tl;dr: WHY IS ANYONE WITH A UTERUS VOTING FOR ROMNEY/RYAN
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The new totalitarianism of surveillance technology →
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questionall:arielnietzsche:
A software engineer in my Facebook community wrote recently about his outrage that when he visited Disneyland, and went on a ride, the theme park offered him the photo of himself and his girlfriend to buy – with his credit card information already linked to it.
He noted that he had never entered his name or information into anything at the theme...
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ATTENTION MICHIGAN VOTERS
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iamateenagefeminist:
Yesterday I tried voting with my university ID and was turned away and told I needed a drivers license. Luckily, I had my license on me and was able to vote, but I should not have been turned away to vote.
You do not need a drivers license or Michigan ID card to vote. Any photo ID allows you to vote in the state of...
Is This Famous Photo Fueling Rape Culture? →
The V-J Day in Times Square photo is one of the most cherished photos of American history, but the story behind the photo tells a different tale.
You Can Bleed But You Can't Vote →
Immigrants have always made up a strong portion of our armed forces, yet despite the responsibility of fighting and dying for our Stars and Stripes, they are not allowed to vote in state or federal elections.
Will 2nd-Term Obama look like Candidate Obama? →
How will Obama’s 2nd-term differ from 1st-term Obama if he doesn’t have to worry about re-election?
- He made an executive decision to repeal DADT; will he also attempt to take down DOMA?
- The Affordable Care Act and the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act has strengthened protections for woman’s rights, but what will he take an active stance on their erosion at the state level?
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The Politics of the Female Vote →
For the republican men, it’s simple. They can campaign on jobs and the economy, because that’s what most americans want their government to focus on, and once in office, they can throw tantrums over women *gasp* having agency over their bodies and choosing when and how to get and stay pregnant, telling horror stories about how young college women are bleeding the government coffers dry with the...
“I think people are most afraid that “equality” for women is actually going to...”
– My Daughter, Our World
This is a really sweet and thoughtful piece, and it’s worth a read.
(via stfusexists)
When "Nice Guys" Aren't: The Sexism of the 'Friend... →
As a feminist blogger, I am privy to all sorts of phenomena that most people notice but don’t necessarily have a name for. There’s
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Romney's Latest Political Ad Is All Kinds of... →
“Under Obama’s plan, you wouldn’t have to work and wouldn’t have to train for a job. They just send you your welfare check.”
The GOP wanted to build a base of support from the failed public opposition to anti-segregation laws – and it worked. Anyone who was upset that Black people could vote, could serve in the military, and that drinking fountains and businesses...
Romney's Latest Political Ad Is All Kinds of... →
“Under Obama’s plan, you wouldn’t have to work and wouldn’t have to train for a job. They just send you your welfare check.”
Minority Business Loans (and Other Myths) →
The Small Business Administration is a government-funded program to provide affordable business loans for entrepreneurs. The loan programs are a win-win situation: Americans with
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It’s almost like society WANTS Black business owners to fail.
Paul Ryan's Path to Disparity →
Mitt Romney has endorsed Rep. Paul Ryan’s “Path to Prosperity,” but who exactly are the winners, and, most importantly, how many Americans will lose?
"Don't Vote For Obama," 6-Year Old Explains →
Parents make a 6-year old bash President Obama.
Read the story and wach the video here.
Five Shocking Facts About Voter ID Laws →
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