Looks like it might be helpful to some: T.E.A.R — Teens Experiencing Abusive Relationships That’s from the most recent free e‑newsletter from Daughters, a marvelous publication/organization. Read the whole issue here (warning: PDF). You can get a free copy of their print publication, too! Yes, I like them enough to give them free advertising. From their blurb: Finally, […]
Speak Up!
It looks to be aimed at teens, but it’s a pretty nice campaign, period. There is some nice information on the site, written in a very accessible manner. Tolerance.org: Speak Up! Commit to responding to everyday bias and bigotry. Sign this pledge, print it out, and place it in your wallet, book bag, or desk drawer, […]
Bits from the Blogosphere
Via Feministing, Summers’ position as #1 Harvard Asshole challenged. This guy is a real winner. He claims that there’s “no romance” without “modesty,” that women’s attempts to achieve autonomy cause all of our (and society’s) problems, and that we’re “lowering” ourselves to “the level of men” sexually! A big fan of digging his own grave, […]
Which Do You Prefer?
My family knows quite well that if they want me to comprehend, much less remember, anything lately, it has to be written down. I listen to and enjoy sambear’s podcasts, but I have to get rid of all other input because I can’t handle any other input at the same time. I learn best via text. […]
Good News
CNN.com — Court: Underage sex laws can’t be harsher on gays — Oct 21, 2005
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It’s Back
Not an accident, this time: The first new post to Dot_Gimp_Snark: Due to many lovely requests, not a few bribes, and help from your new moderator, teal_cuttlefish this community is back. Remember the community rules: It’s a dictatorship. If you piss me off, personally, I might kick you out. That’s one of the bennies of being a […]
Whoops
Well, you certainly deserve an explanation for that! I haven’t been online hardly at all for a few days. Someone sent me a text message about a flame war in dot_gimp_snark, and what you saw accidentally posted here was going to be the last post ever there, as my first impulse was to simply delete the […]
From 43 Things: I Want to Go to the Shakespeare Tavern
I’ve been meaning to do it for years. I’ve always heard great things about the performances and the venue. The fact that Sam’s cousin cooks up delicious food there is yet another reason to go. I really prefer live theater – especially for Shakespeare. It’s how He meant for his works to be enjoyed! See more […]