February 2012
“When we complain about men raping, abusing, harassing, and refusing us our human...”
– Unknown. (via aggiefeminist)
The Bechdel Test and Race in Popular Fiction
crystalsavestheday:
1. It has to have two POC in it.
2. Who talk to each other.
3. About something other than a white person.
No Joss Whedon show passes, neither does Supernatural, or Being Human.
Veronica Mars passes, but doesn’t pass the original Bechdel Test.
Check out a few more here.
Damn, Joss.
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“Every time I read an article about conservatives being “pro- life” I am reminded...”
– The ‘Safe, Legal, Rare’ Illusion - NYTimes.com
YES.
(via golden-notebook)
“By the sheer fact that you live in the United States, you are benefiting from...”
– Adrienne K., But Why Can’t I Wear a Hipster Headdress? (via rizlet)
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“Being triggered does not mean “being upset” or “being offended” or “being...”
– “Survivors Are So Sensitive” (via tart-tart) (via luxuryproblem) (via kimclit) (via brainguts) (via askepticandafeminist) (via gonnaruinyrshoes) (via hoaxzine)
I’ve stopped dating people because something triggered flashbacks like this and they called it bullshit and told me to get over it.
(via...
“I’m fascinated by [America’s income inequality] because a lot of the people who...”
– David Simon on unregulated capitalism (via thesoapboxschtick)
Now if he would just stop wearing those Hawaiian shirts.
(via paxamericana)
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“I love animation because in the world of animation, you can be anything you...”
– CHRIS ROCK, introducing the Best Animated Film Oscar. (via inothernews)
rubyshimmer:
austro-hungarianempire1867-1918:
i think it’s too easy to look @ that new vogue italia/meisel “ghetto” editorial and call it racist and offensive etc
don’t get me wrong i can definitely see how it can be
but you don’t know if franca and steven and whoever styled that thought the black (and white) women who do that with their hair, make up, and nails are beautiful
i know franca...
Indiana’s Bob Morris Apologizes for Calling Girl... →
lawsonry:
Indiana lawmaker Bob Morris is convinced that Girl Scout troops are a sexually-promiscuous front for Planned Parenthood who endorse lesbian, feminist, and communist agendas. Morris discovered this shocking by talking to some “knowledgeable constituents” and “a small amount of Web-based research.”
I wish we were making this up! Follow the link to read the whole article.
I long for...
Thoughts on Viola's loss
zebablah:
First of all - YES. Meryl Streep is a great actress. Let’s set that straight.
But her long, varied career has been made possible because she is a blonde, white, reasonably attractive woman who is afforded the access, the luxury of having the pick of the litter when it comes to meaty roles. That, coupled with her obvious talent, has built up her career.
The tragedy of Viola Davis...
Romney: I have friends who own NASCAR teams →
stfuconservatives:
cognitivedissonance:
He’s trying hard to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory, isn’t he?
Mitt Romney went to the Daytona 500 NASCAR race Sunday for what should have been a chance to show he’s one of the guys. Instead, in casual conversation with an Associated Press reporter at the Florida track, he reminded people once again that he is not exactly a regular Joe.
Asked...
meatmodel:
my talents include bullshitting essays at 12am
“Like everyone else I am what I am: an individual, unique and different, with a...”
– Charles Chaplin (via likethesun)
what-is-this-i-dont-even:
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