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Monthly Archives: March 2008
If Lucas Had Given Darth Vader A Love Interest.
Sadly, that’s almost certainly what the uniform would have looked like…
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“Oral sex-related cancer at 30-year high”
From New Scientist: The incidence of oral cancer due to a virus transmitted during oral sex has increased steeply over the last 30 years, according to research in the US. And scientists relate this trend to changes in people’s sexual … Continue reading
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Dina Matsos Has A Lot Of Compassion
Unlike Matt Lauer, sheesh.
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“The National Urban League’s 2008 Report, The State of Black America, Recommends a Blueprint for Economic Equality to Close Gaps Between Blacks and Whites. The Voices of Black Women are Heard in this Year’s Report.”
Press release here. Executive Summary here. Information about obtaining the full report here. Via Womenstake.
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Barbara Seaman
Seaman died on 2/27/08. From Women’s Enews: Barbara Seaman always believed that women knew more about their bodies than male doctors did. As a young mother in the 1950s, she made the revolutionary decision to breastfeed her child at a … Continue reading
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“I’m Listening”
There is audio of a speech by Oklahoma State Representative Sally Kern circulating on YouTube. In the speech, which she apparently did not know was being taped, Kern went on an anti-gay tirade. In part, she parroted some old chestnuts; … Continue reading
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“Eliot Spitzer – Tied to Prostitution? The Boys Versus The Girls”
According to the Associated Press, New York State Governor Eliot Spitzer is reported to be or have been a client of a”high-end prostitution ring called Emperors Club VIP.” This morning, Governor Spitzer publicly apologized to his family and the public,”but … Continue reading
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June Carbone, “Age Matters: Class, Family Formation, and Inequality,” forthcoming in the Santa Clara Law Review
Abstract: Age matters. It matters legally – in giving consent for a contract, a marriage or enlistment in the armed forces. It matters practically – for renting a car, securing favorable insurance rates, choosing a date. It certainly matters biologically … Continue reading
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Crafters’ Corner: “Give an old Mac new life by turning it into an iWipe”
Full instructions here, where the iWipetrepreneur notes: One of my co-workers was giving away and old Atari 800XL and Macintosh SE case. He had been planning to do a mini-ITX project, but had never gotten around to it. Always wanting … Continue reading
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“Hit or Miss – Women’s Rights and the Millennium Development Goals”
ActionAid’s new report shows that promises made by the world’s governments to tackle poverty are failing to deliver because the basic rights of women in the developing world are being ignored. Related research reports are available here.
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Guest Post: A United Nations committee expressed concern about “wide racial disparities” in sexual and reproductive health in the United States.
It’s not every day that the United States is reprimanded on the international stage for racial discrimination. And it’s certainly not every day that part of the charges includes discrimination against women of color in the area of reproductive health … Continue reading
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News in Brief–Global Surrogacy Round-up
Bits and pieces from around the globe. From the NYT a rather long story that is a recap/expansion of the outsourced surrogacy stories I’ve noted for last month or so. Lots of detail about how it works, who it serves … Continue reading
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“The men who were tested were over twice as likely to steal the lost wallets then the women who were tested.”
That’s one conclusion from an experiment described at wallettest.com. Score another one for difference feminism?
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Maple-Bacon Lollipops
No, they aren’t produced in South Carolina, but thanks for asking. Here’s what the vender says about them: The salty chunks of bacon make a delicious and unique counterpoint to the subtle sweetness of the maple, and oh, yeah- you’ll … Continue reading
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Probably Shouldn’t Find This Funny…
But I do.
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Candace Parker hit a jumper with 1:57 left that put Tennessee ahead to stay, and the No. 3 Lady Vols won their record 13th SEC title and third in four years by beating No. 7 LSU 61-55 Sunday night.
If it couldn’t be the “Lady Cocks” (yes, I know, ugh), then I’m glad it was the Lady Vols. The awesome Joan Heminway is smiling, no doubt!
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Dora The Explorer Aquapet
A collector’s item, apparently. Via Jezebel.
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Too Bad They Are Made By American Apparel
From here. Concerns about American Apparel here.
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“Hammer time for the Screwdriver”
I’m pretty sure this is satire.
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Columbia SC passes ordinances prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity in housing.
From here: Columbia, South Carolina on Wednesday became the first municipality in the state to enact laws protecting gays and transgendereds. City Council voted unanimously to pass the ordinances prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender … Continue reading
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PA Senate Vote on Marriage Amendment
As I mentioned in a recent post, the Pennsylvania legislature is currently considering an amendment to the state constitution that purports to do no more than limit marriage to different-sex couples. The amendment would be bad enough if it did … Continue reading
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Photos From the Baltimore Conference
(L-R): Leigh Goodmark (Baltimore), Margaret Johnson (Baltimore), Gloria Steinem, Jane Murphy (Baltimore) Above (L-R): Ann Bartow (South Carolina), Naomi Cahn (George Washington) Below (L-R): Susan Brody (John Marshall), Kristin Kalsem (Cincinnati) At Left, Top Row (L-R): LaVonne Meyer (Chicago-Kent), Gloria … Continue reading
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Live Blog Report from the University of Baltimore’s Feminist Legal Theory Conference
Today the University of Baltimore School of Law hosts the conference, “Can You Hear Us Now: How New Feminist Legal Theories and Feminisms Are Changing Society?” Currently under way is the day’s fourth and final panel, “Culture and Third … Continue reading
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Breaking up may not be so hard to do
My colleague Danielle Holley-Walker has written a thoughtful post on how the actions of the Clinton campaign may lead to a rift in the Democratic party. Check it out here! -Susan Kuo
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Pornification of International Women’s Day?
The poster above does not promote the Rocky Horror Picture Show, nor Rocky Horror Picture Pornography. It promotes International Womens Day, March 8. It was forwarded to me by a former student, and fabulous feminist Heather Busby. With Heather’s permission … Continue reading
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How Not To Bring A Sexual Harassment Claim
According to the 8th Circuit: To establish a prima facie hostile work environment claim, a plaintiff must prove: (1) that she was a member of a protected group; (2) the occurrence of unwelcome harassment; (3) a causal nexus between the … Continue reading
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Feminist Post Card Art Project
Antigone Magazine is launching a Feminist Postcard art project and fundraiser but instead of asking what your secrets are, we want to know what your Dreams for Women are. What are your own dreams for yourself, your friends, your sisters, … Continue reading
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This, Democracy?
Where’s the Carter Center when you need them? For anyone interested in a follow up to my last post anticipating Tuesday’s Texas caucus, here’s a thumbnail sketch of how it went down: 1. No-one knew the rules. … Continue reading
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“A Connecticut High School Student used vulgar slang on an Internet blog which was sent from her personal computer while at home. Specifically, she criticized the administration by saying “Jamfest is canceled due to douchebags in central office.” The school, in turn, refused to allow plaintiff to run for re-election as class secretary. She then won with write in ballots, but was not allowed to serve.”
Read more here.
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Guest post by the authors of”The New Feminized Majority”
From the FLP mailbox, at their request, a guest post by the authors: Primary Battles Prove Feminized Values to be Defining Element of 2008 Presidential Race By Katherine Adam and Charles Derber As Democrats come closer to choosing their … Continue reading
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Helen Keller With Anne Sullivan in 1888
From here.
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In Wyoming Sisterhood is Powerful…
… as relayed by the NYT. Below is an excerpt: … Here in a state with the highest gap in the nation between a woman’s wage and a man’s, and a divorce rate 30 percent above the national average, some … Continue reading
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Motility and Fertility
Fertility is a presumption we have about our bodies. If that presumption turns out to be wrong (or partially wrong or at least wrong for several months in a row), it can be crazy-making. Fertility treatments can be even crazier-making. … Continue reading
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Is Someone Lying? Or Do I Need Glasses?
Giant Supposedly Liberal blog Daily Kos has leveled a pretty serious charge at the Clinton campaign staff – that they made Obama look “blacker” in a commercial, which features a clip from one of the debates. The Kos post is … Continue reading
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Wear Black in Support of Rule of Law in Pakistan
From the FLP mailbox, this message from our colleagues at the blog achievingourcountry. We are asking you to support and promote international solidarity for Black Flag Week, March 9 –15, in Pakistan. Aitzaz Ahsan, the President of the Supreme Court … Continue reading
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A Quick Appreciation of Janis Ian
1. At Seventeen. (There’s another clip from 1976 here.) 2. Society’s Child. 3. On the Other Side. 4. These Boots Are Made For Walking. 5. In Black and White. 6. Married In London. If you only have time to watch … Continue reading
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The Second Carnival Against Pornography and Prostitution
Here, at The Burning Times.
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“Viola’s Bookshelf is a new project blog dedicated to publishing altered out of copyright, or creative commons licensed fiction, where the character’s genders have been reversed. The idea behind this is to help provide an understanding of gender construction in fiction and to an extent in everyday life.”
Viola’s Bookshelf is here. Via Hoyden About Town. Once electronic textbooks are more usable and adaptable, it would be interesting to do some gender bending of the language of judicial opinions, to see if holdings, and the rules derived from … Continue reading
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International Women’s Day 2008 is March 8th
More here. Recommended related post: The Big Picture at Agricultural Law
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Anyone Out There Know How to Do the “Texas Two-Step?”
Today’s the day we in Texas go to the polls – for the second time – to elect our Presidential nominee. Most of you by now have heard of our peculiar nominating process where we vote first by … Continue reading
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On Friday, March 28 and Saturday, March 29, the CUNY School of Law and the Center for Diversity in the Legal Profession will host the 2008 Haywood Burns Conference: “Teaching Law in a Multi-cultural, Multi-lingual Context”
Among the topics to be presented: Providing access and diversity through Pipeline programs * The immigrant experience in law school * Understanding the multiplicity of”cultures”within law students * Clinical approaches to multiculturalism from the perspective of faculty, student, and client … Continue reading
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Is It April Fool’s Day Already?
I had to read this story twice today before I realized that it was still only March 3rd. Upon the second reading, I realized that it had to be a real story, because you simply can’t make stuff like this … Continue reading
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New Racial Profiling? “You’re a White Girl in a Rental Car”
One of the distinctive aspects of racial privilege is that those who have it seem largely unware of it. Trina Grillo and Stephanie Wildman have described this as a form of “racism/white supremacy,” pointing out “the link between discriminatory … Continue reading
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Fact and Fiction, Authenticity and Stories of Oppression
As you might already be aware if you’ve seen the NYT, “Margaret B. Jones” lied about her background. She grew up wealthy, rather than poor. Her self-reported escapades and good deeds were lies. And a Holocaust memoir published in 1997,”Misha: … Continue reading
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Hunter College Allows Marketing Group To Impose Phony Course On Faculty And Students
From this article at Inside Higher Ed: … At Hunter College of the City University of New York, some professors are asking those questions : and a Faculty Senate committee is considering a formal complaint about violations of academic freedom … Continue reading
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“Unapologetically Harriet, the Misfit Spy”
if you missed the story on Morning Edition, listen or read here.
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“…public humiliation could play a role in suicide because ‘hopelessness is often a major risk factor, and if you’ve been publicly humiliated and your reputation has been tarnished forever, you could see how someone could become hopeless.’ Such situations … could contribute to feeling that life is unbearable. …”
That’s a short excerpt from this article in the NYT entitled “After Suicide, Blog Insults Are Debated.” Below is another: … unlike some other forms of public humiliation, online insults can live in perpetuity. Whether that increases suicide risk, Mr. … Continue reading
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New Book: “Beyond (Straight and Gay) Marriage: Valuing All Families under the Law”
Remember the feminist analysis of marriage? I bet your students don’t! They have grown up believing that the only problem with marriage is that same-sex couples are denied it and that the only family law problem facing gay men and … Continue reading
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“Bad Questions” by Calpernia Addams
Here. Via the F-Word Blog.
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