December 2011
61 posts
Disability Does Not An Unfit Parent Make →
This is not an attitude of the past. This is not an attitude that reigned in the early 20th century and was beaten back by campaigners arguing for full social inclusion. It’s something that continues to be an issue, and enough of one that some disabled people have very legitimate reason to fear that their children may be taken away from them by authorities who deem them unfit to parent. These...
“No other serious crime requires that the victim prove lack of consent. People...”
– David Newman, Sociology: Exploring the Architecture of Everyday Life (via onemoondance)
“Disdain for “political correctness” is often positioned as a concern that some...”
– http://www.whattamisaid.com/2010/02/conservatives-political-correctness-and.html
What Tami Said
(via witchsistah)
recovering hipster: Ok, so here's my take on the... →
cmon-get-gone:
recoveringhipster:
I understand what you’re saying, white dudebros. I really do. Because, despite all the anti-racism, anti-sexism, social justice-y stuff I do, deep down I’m still one of you. I’m a straight, white, middle-class, cisgender American male who grew up listening to George Carlin records and watching South Park (I even, quelle horreur, flirted with libertarianism for...
No Forced Kisses for Your Kids: A Holiday Safety... →
If you want your children to truly know that “no means no” and that they have a right not to be touched if they feel the touching is inappropriate or unwanted, we need to set them an example by not forcing them to engage in physical affection with relatives just so the relatives don’t get “offended”.
The View From My Brain: Three reasons why I'm not... →
jhameia:
kiriamaya:
Reason the First
Because this is usually where these “discussions” end up:
“You are wrong. I obviously have not actually listened to what you’ve said, but I know it’s wrong because I don’t see any evidence of male privilege, and I’m smarter than you because I…
Where's the Benefit?: Things to do this Christmas:... →
The View From My Brain: Two years later and people... →
dumbthingswhitepplsay:
mxtori:
dougiieovrkll:
shesbombb:
This is straight bullshit , you’re completely contradicting yourself how the fuck you’re going to be mad because people are not forgiving Kanye but yet you throw shade on Chris Brown? , smh people I Swear.
People…
“Nobody tells an actor, “you’re playing a strong-minded man”. We assume that men...”
– Meryl Streep, on being told that she often plays “strong-minded women”
WHO LOVES MERYL?
MEMEMEMEMEMEMEMEEEE
(via leahblaine)
Fifteen Minutes To Fame: torayot: jemimaaslana:... →
torayot:
jemimaaslana:
inessita:
Second, just as our language and culture is steeped in the Bible, so too is our politics. From human rights and equality to our constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy… …from the role of the church in the first forms of…
Oh, Feministe. Or, we like Hugo Schwyzer more than... →
isabelthespy:
missvoltairine:
galesofnovember:
icewomancometh:
Feministe hosted an interview with a male “feminist” and former sexual predator who’s publicly admitted to making an attempt on his ex-lover’s life (for her own good, apparently). When multiple people point out that he’s not a good dude, Clarisse Thorn decides to close the comments. And instead of apologizing, she chides...
The View From My Brain: goldenheartedrose:... →
goldenheartedrose:
street-howitzer:
goldenheartedrose:
street-howitzer:
I am. I am. I am.: Oh, yay…. now blatant ableism has invaded my Facebook page
goldenheartedrose:
iamthethunder:
goldenheartedrose:
TW: Major ableism ahead. MAJOR!
Fan Q:…
“Yes, individuals can be made to pay money to support their children, even when...”
– Crying murder when C-section refused - CNN
I’m saving this quote for the next time someone starts grumbling about “men’s rights” bullshit RE: abortion and why it’s the pregnant person’s choice.
-Jess
(via stfuconservatives)
“Why is it so difficult for many white folks to understand that racism is...”
– bell hooks (via cuntflavor)
When we say "rape jokes" are bad or saying the...
missatralissa:
greaterthanlapsed:
This is not a call for institutionalized censorship, you ignorant jack-asses. It’s a call for self-awareness, empathy, kindness, and possible even **gasp** self-censorship.
You have the right to say whatever you want. However, I have the right to think you are an asshole.
For fuck’s sake. Why is this all so hard?
I swear, people will fight harder against...
“I went to a Gamestop to turn in a Playstation 2 slim that I had put towards a...”
– A really awesome person
Restores my faith in humanity. Somewhat. (via wheretimecomestodie)
A Note About Cissexism... →
indigofer:
manybothans:
I had a really great pride this year, but I was also troubled by comments I heard over the last week from a lot of people in both the mainstream and radical queer communities. I want to say a few things about cissexism, specifically towards trans women and other…
“If I could change three things about how the world sees autism, they would be...”
– The Obsessive Joy of Autism http://www.shiftjournal.com/2011/11/30/the-obsessive-joy-of-autism/ (via margaretcrawford)
I will always reblog this particular blog post. Beautiful read.
(via goldenheartedrose)
Yes! Gimme my fiddlestones and my blankets. Gimme my room full of books. Gimme my...
“Ableism must be included in our analysis of oppression and in our conversations...”
– Mia Mingus, Moving Toward the Ugly: A Politic Beyond Desirability (via classycoochie)
This is one of my fav quotes from her speech.
(via liquornspice)
Because this is will always be relevant.
(via quelola)
“Police in Indonesia’s most conservative province raided a punk-rock...”
– Indonesia: Punkers’ Mohawks Shaved, Piercings Stripped By Hard-Line Police (PHOTOS)
“We never ask the most important question: how we can help the inactive, the...”
– My son’s teacher served time for sex offences, but I cannot condemn him
Genderbitch Lite: Now With More Rambling!: in... →
lucypaw:
skankassqueer:
(this was a reply to someone asking why “FAAB” was transmisogynist but CAMAB wasn’t - they didn’t understand that it’s not the terminology but its usage that is the problem. i thought that what i wrote was so awesome it deserves its own post.)
basically the…