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Josephine Louise Newcomb established an undergraduate liberal-arts college in 1886 at Tulane in memory of her daughter. Her descendants are suing to have it reopened.

Last October it was reported that a first effort to get Newcomb College reopened failed: A state appeals court today narrowly turned down an attempt to resurrect Newcomb College, ruling that the plaintiffs had no right to file suit. By … Continue reading

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Interview with Nina Hartley

Flea, who blogs here, published her interview with pornography producer and performer Nina Hartley here. Click the aforesaid link if you are interested in reading it, don’t if you aren’t. ETA: Not intended as an endorsement of Hartley, who fails … Continue reading

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Privacy Issues Highlighted in the September issue of Scientific American

Via Dan Solove: Daniel J.   Solove, Do Social Networks Bring the End of Privacy? Whitfield Diffie and Susan Landau, Internet Eavesdropping: A Brave New World of Wiretapping Steven Ashley, Digital Surveillance: Tools of the Spy Trade Katherine Albrecht, How … Continue reading

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Elisabeth A. Keller & Judith B. Tracy, “Hidden in Plain Sight: Achieving More Just Results in Hostile Work Environment Sexual Harassment Cases by Re-Examining Supreme Court Precedent”

The abstract: Lower federal courts often fail to provide plaintiffs in sexual harassment cases the relief intended by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and mandated by the Supreme Court when it recognized the cause of action … Continue reading

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Patricia A. Broussard, “Female Genital Mutilation: Exploring Strategies for Ending Ritualized Torture; Shaming, Blaming, and Utilizing the Convention against Torture”

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Report Released on Affirmative Action in Public Discourse

From the Feminist Daily News: A new report analyzes the impact media has in framing the current affirmative action debates and generally concludes that media portrayals are often biased and misinformed. The report was released by The Opportunity Agenda and … Continue reading

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Department of Weird Products

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“Lawyer Files Antifeminist Suit Against Columbia”

The NYT reports: Roy Den Hollander is a Manhattan lawyer and a self-described antifeminist. Over the past year, he has sued Manhattan nightclubs for favoring women by offering ladies’ night discounts and has sued the federal government over a law … Continue reading

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Afghan women jailed for being victims of rape

I am re-posting the entire article because of its terminal sentence: Beneath the anonymity of the sky-blue burqa, Saliha’s slender frame and voice betray her young age.Asked why she was serving seven years in jail alongside hardened insurgents and criminals, … Continue reading

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Minna Kotkin, “Of Authorship and Audacity: An Empirical Study of Gender Disparity and Privilege in the ‘Top Ten’ Law Reviews”

Abstract: In today’s law schools, article placement is a significant consideration in hiring, promotion, tenure, and lateral mobility. This article analyzes authorship by gender and home school “privilege” in 15 law reviews (the “top ten”) over a three year period. … Continue reading

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I know I’m a terrible person for laughing at this…

But I did.

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Obama Phenomena: Facets of a Historic Campaign

We invite you to attend “Obama Phenomena: Facets of a Historic Campaign,” a one-day symposium at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law on Friday, August 29, 2008, the day after the Democratic National Convention. Randall Kennedy, the Michael … Continue reading

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Stephanie Brown Trafton!

Olympic Gold Medalist in the Discus! … Stephanie Brown Trafton took her place at the head of the American team with a surprising gold medal in the discus, the first by an American woman since 1932 and the only medal … Continue reading

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Link Round-Up of Progressive Tennessee Bloggers

Here, at Crone Speaks.

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Yet Another Sex Trafficking Incident

Too common for much press coverage apparently, but there was this: Authorities: Kidnapped girl rescued at motel ABSECON — Police arrested a Vineland man and three other people after a Massachusetts girl called her mother to report she was being … Continue reading

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Constantina Tomescu-Dita!

Oldest Olympic Marathon Gold Medal Winner Ever! Funniest comment from a member of my family as I sat on the edge of my seat and cheered her on: “Mom, don’t worry, no matter what a woman is going to win.” … Continue reading

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“Use your own rather than state or discretionary funds because nothing spoils a meal as quickly as an internal audit.”

Some advice from: Cooking for the Faculty Via Historiann.

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Porngina

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Welcome Back to School

As the fall 2008 school semester begins with much of the country hoping for change early next year it seems that some things have not changed: Inside Higher Education (August 15, 2008): If One Professor Gropes, Does Everyone Need Training? … Continue reading

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“The Price of Pleasure”

Website here. Trailer here. Synopsis here. Clips here.

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Hardly any porn allusions here…

… in this “Splat the Mat” game…

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Barack Roll

Here! Via R.P., one of my terrific former students! –Ann Bartow

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“Letters to a Bullied Girl: Messages of Healing and Hope”

From the publisher’s website: Olivia Gardner, a northern California teenager, was severely taunted and cyber-bullied by her classmates for more than two years. News of her bullying spread, eventually reaching two teenage girls from a neighboring town, sisters Emily and … Continue reading

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Here’s a Product Likely to Get Condemned in Certain Quarters

Vibrating Mini Mitt Chair Item LUS020 List price: $109.99 Our Price: $89.99 Fun massage chair for kids Multi-vibration modes and speed adjustment Adapater included Plush fabric and color options Variety of color options Measures 17L x 17W x 21H inches … Continue reading

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Smith Barney settled a sex discrimination suit for $33 million

The SF Chron reports: Smith Barney has agreed to pay $33 million to settle claims by three Northern California women that the brokerage giant favored men in pay, promotions and client assignments.U.S. District Judge Phyllis Hamilton of San Francisco approved … Continue reading

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Can a Beer Mug Reduce Domestic Violence?

This mug? Would Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein deem it an appropriate “choice architecture” type Nudge? Blogger Elle, Phd. is dubious about its efficacy, and I think her critique is a valid one. –Ann Bartow

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Kerry Ann Rockquemore and Tracey Laszloffy, “The Black Acedemic’s Guide for Winning Tenure – Without Losing Your Soul”

From Inside Higher Ed: In The Black Academic’s Guide to Winning Tenure : Without Losing Your Soul (Lynne Rienner), Kerry Ann Rockquemore and Tracey Laszloffy offer both empathy and”to do”lists for African American scholars seeking tenure : as well as … Continue reading

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Altered Barbie

The blog. News account here. Frieda Kahlo Barbie from here.

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Doris Probst has become the first woman to win the annual hog calling contest at the Illinois State Fair

Video here! I love women who aren’t afraid to look a little silly, and she seems to be having a lot of fun. –Ann Bartow

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“Basic Female Reproductive Biology”

Amananta has a long, link filled post here. I’m not a doctor so I can’t vouch for the linked information but I think it’s worth a read. –Ann Bartow

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Sad For Both Girls

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