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The Blood is The Life 13-03-2012
Tuesday, March 13th, 2012 09:00 am- Jo Swinson: The Invisible Woman
Caron details the Fail's wilful blindness
- Jim C. Hines » Freedom of Speech 101
Jim Hines reiterates in the clearest terms why "I don't like this" does not always mean "this should be banned" and why people who pretend it does are just arseholes.
- When Geeks Have Empathy Problems | Geek Feminism Blog
Remember this next time someone defends something odious, and feel sorry for them. Also, probably pass them a link to this post, even if it is a bit long.
- Insect Memories
Gina posts some amazingly beautiful photos of the specimens she has been working on in the entomology department.
- cpwilsoniii's deviantART gallery
Fabulous superheroes-in-the-style-of-Winnie-the-Pooh stuff. I particularly like Wolverine meets Hulk (because Wolverine as Piglet makes SO MUCH SENSE) and Werm Hole Experamunt, which is just glorious (Lookit the ickle THOR!)
- lizw on whether or not she should resign from the Lib Dems
the comments are thoughtful and interesting too.
- The leadership's three major mistakes on NHS Debate · caronmlindsay · Storify
- #ldconf, the NHS Bill, and Where The Leadership Stands Now
Very long but very thought-provoking and knowledgeable post, detailing the events of the weekend and some possible repercussions.
- It’s Not A War On Women—It’s A War On Sex «
- Speaking as a Reeder Reader
LMC echoes my feelings on the removal of Amy Reeder from Batwoman
- The 0158 from Stevenage
Another one to file in the "evidence in favour of the campaign for real time" box
- We BelieveYou – Mumsnet Rape Campaign | saltandcaramel.com
Why is rape one of the most under-reported crimes? If someone steals your purse, you would go to the police, you would tell friends and family. But then, it is unlikely that the police or your friends would say, “Hmm, I see you used your purse right before it got stolen. And you use your purse in different shops, and often take it out of your bag. Are you sure that you didn’t lead the person who took your purse on, made him think that he could have it”.
- We Believe You Rape Awareness Campaign | Mumsnet
Since every news outlet is talking about it, but few seem to be linking to it...
- Doonesbury Strip
"Please take a seat in the Shaming Room"
- That steady diet of EastEnders IS turning her into a shrew • The Register
Time to get out your sexism bingo card: - use of the term "shrew" - only women watch soap operas - people who read El Reg don't watch soap operas, DO play video games, and are all men Of course, the original research is just as bad, but then I often have problems with psych folks not managing to remove their own assumptions from experiments.
- c.£1million pounds of Private Health Care money gifted to the Lib Dems from non-dom tax dodgers. - Njuice
Anyone know the truth of this?
- Getting older makes us happier, because we give up on our dreams - WARNING! Contains Torygraph
"Once you finally accept your lowly position, you'll be fine!" *rolleyes*
- New Notes From Lizzie Borden Trial | The Mary Sue
Apparently Lizzie Borden DIDn't take an axe and give her father forty whacks. Damn. Next you'll be telling me that man who wasn't there on the stairs actually WAS...
- Sigourney Weaver reveals there's R-rated Galaxy Quest out there | Blastr
Oh Cthulhu I would sell my grandma to see this.
