Monthly Archives: February 2009
We need some WORK
I am embarrassed. I feel sick to my stomach every time I read people defending the many recent overtly racist attacks on president Obama. I wish I could say that it is only overt racists who act as apologists, and … Continue reading
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Reversal of misfortune
I was happy to hear on NPR today that the Obama administration is finally getting around to reversing the Bush administration’s so called “conscience clause”. Unfortunately, it is hard to discuss the nuanced details of the HHS rule in soundbites. … Continue reading
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I am so honored
One of my closest friends and his wife have invited me to be at their birth. It will be a hospital birth, so there are only two of us allowed in with her. No moms, no sisters, (and there are … Continue reading
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Linky dinky doo
I haven’t had time to post recently, but I have been reading lots of great stuff on the interwebs. Time magazine has published an article called The Trouble with Repeat Cesareans. (H/t Rixa at Stand and Deliver) The author also … Continue reading
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Antibreastfeeding Bingo
I want to be a Hoyden when I grow up! Please go visit Lauredhel’s new Antibreastfeeding Bingo Card. It is kind of sad how easy it probably was for her to come up with these. I have seen each of … Continue reading
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Email and reply
From my uncle: The financial crisis explained in simple terms: Heidi is the proprietor of a bar in Berlin. In order to increase sales, she decides to allow her loyal customers – most of whom are unemployed alcoholics – to … Continue reading
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Bursting with pride
I am so proud to be included as an ally in the wonderful Tell it WOC Speak blog carnival. Renee of Womanist Musings is a radical’s radical, a blogger’s blogger, and, dare I say, a feminist’s womanist. She is fiercely … Continue reading
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Standing up for birth
I love the dashboard on my blog that allows me to see who is linking to me. I have found a lot of great blogs, including Stand and Deliver. I guess, considering her blog title, it is appropriate that the … Continue reading
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And I thought it was hard for me to watch
If anyone coming to this post from Shakesville is interested, I have a new post up about intersectionality and not diminishing other victims’ identifications. But, in the meantime, please continue reading this older post on FGM first. *Trigger warning* This … Continue reading
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