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Also.Also.Also: Political Women Don’t Need Broomsticks and Other Stories We Missed

Well I’m tired of all my Halloween decorations and I’m ready for it to be spring. How’s it going with you? Here’s some stuff we missed while I was glaring at that pile of pumpkins on the table!
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Rebel Girls: The Totally Badass Suffrage Exploits of Yore That Gave Us Today’s Voting Rights

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It’s almost Election Day! I’ve been up to my ears in election mania because of my entire life, but you don’t have to be in the trenches of activism to make a difference and be heard at the polls. And if you’re thinking of not voting, you might wanna think again. Someone — many someones — worked damn hard for you to have that ballot, y’know. Here’s some stories from way back…

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League of Ladies: The Feminist Superheroine Underwear You’ve Been Missing

Dear Kate is a kick-ass company makin’ high tech underwear that negates the need for “period panties.” Stain releasing, wicking and leak-resistant, each pair is crafted in NYC and made with you in mind. So, what’s the next step when you’ve created a wicked pair of knickers? Superheroine underwear, obviously! In comes the limited edition League of Ladies + Dear Kate collection!
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Sunday Funday’s Meeting Up with Laverne Cox and Demi Lovato at Dachsund’s Creek

Hello, pumpkin seeds! Today, I’m going to a bottomless tequila and mexican food brunch. When they tell you dreams don’t come true, they’re lying. And now, without further ado, a roundup of straight heartwarming good gay news! But first, footage of me waking up in the morning.
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Also.Also.Also: Listen to Angry Punk with Rachel Maddow and Other Stories We Missed

I made Hasselback potatoes on Sunday with some roasted garlic and a salad and HOLY BEES THEY WERE DELICIOUS. Here’s a smattering of 80 things we missed while I was clapping my hands together and giggling maniacally near my oven! Oh and heads up: I’m putting together a Very Special Halloween Link Roundup for tomorrow, so there aren’t any Halloween things here because TOMORROW.
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Kristen Stewart’s Marrying the Feminist Movement in a Pile of Leaves this Sunday Funday

Good morning, starshine! The great big gay Earth says hello.
Kristen Stewart Loves Feminism, Hates the People You Hate
Kristen Stewart doesn’t understand why so many women in Hollywood have disavowed feminism, probably because she understands what feminism actually is.
That’s such a strange thing to say, isn’t it? Like, what do you mean? Do you not believe in equality for men and women?……

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Also.Also.Also: Gillian Anderson Just Wants to be a Ghostbuster and Other Stories We Missed

There is so much here I don’t think you’ll ever get through it all. Hope you have a snack and a water bottle! Here are most of the things we missed while I was crying because my precious angel computer STILL WON’T TURN ON even though it’s had over a week to dry out. It’s fine. I’m sure it’s gonna be fine.
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Rebel Girls: Mapping Power, Privilege, and Oppression

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This is the second part of our lesson on privilege. Peep the first part if you feel a little lost!
What We Know Now
We know now that privilege and oppression are social systems. Power, prejudice, bigotry, discrimination, and inequality are both the building blocks and the consequences of these systems, and when they play together they create…

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Sunday Funday Is at Betsey Johnson’s Gay Wedding on Janelle Monae’s Block

I’ve had a really good week, y’all. Like, not to brag or anything. And you can, too! I’ve got a batch of queer news here that will make all those morning alarms and homework assignments and pesky girlfriend troubles from the past seven days melt away. Just because I care.
Religious People Are (More) Down With Queers Now Than Ever Before
Almost half of the leaders of religious congregations said…

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Virginity “Tests” for Brazilian Exams Defy Human Rights and Sex Ed

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Within the last year, various states in Brazil have come under attack for discriminatory practices towards female candidates who are taking the public service exams. These public service exams are designed as a selective process to evaluate the capacity for candidates in the roles of government entities and professions; however, a stipulation in many of these…

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Abortion Access for All: Two Nonprofits Embrace Gender Inclusive Language

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You may remember our coverage of the #ProTransProChoice campaign back in January. The campaign, organized by Beck Martens, Alice Wilder, and Calliope Wong, called on Planned Parenthood and NARAL to use more trans-inclusive language in their advocacy work.
Reproductive justice activists and trans feminist activists have questioned the framing of…

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Rebel Girls: The Illustrated (And Quite Condensed) History of Women’s Studies

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Women’s studies. What the fuck is that? I want to show you today a short explanation of how today’s most feminist classrooms came to be — but first, let’s define the damn thing.
Let’s stick with the Wikipedia definition. (I always loved encyclopedias. Remember Encarta? Good times, y’all.)
Women’s studies, also known as feminist studies, is an interdisciplinary…

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Confused Cats Against Feminism Saves Me From Defenestrating Myself

I am a big fan of cats and Tumblrs and Tumblrs featuring cats saving my sanity when it comes to matters of misogyny and/or stupidity. So it is no surprise that I am ALL THE FUCK OVER the latest feline Tumblr craze. Let me explain.
Some lost souls who don’t seem to have a clear definition of feminism started a Tumblr/hastag/misguided internet movement. It includes women from various nations…

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Barbie Doesn’t Earn Feminist Empowerment Badge for Becoming A Girl Scout

Mattel has an elaborate bullpen of “I Can Be” Barbie dolls dressed for careers as various as “Pet Vet” to “Fashion Designer” and, thanks to a new partnership between Mattel and Girl Scouts USA, Barbie has a new image, a new Girl Scout doll and a new tagline: “Barbie: Be Anything. Do Everything.” The partnership includes the creation of a new “For Girls” wing of the Girl Scouts USA websitethat…

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San-Diego Comic Con Uses Minor Policy Changes Against Sexual Harassment: It’s Super Ineffective

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This week was Batman’s 75th anniversary, and a local comics shop in my area celebrated by hosting a Batman Dance Party. There was cheap beer, great music (save for playing “Blurred Lines” at the beginning of the party), and more than 250 people dressed up as Batman, with a few popular villains mixed in. I dressed up as Black Widow, because, let’s face it, Batman…

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