Also!

Congrats to Jessica from Feministing on her first book, Full Frontal Feminism.
For a peek, check out Jessica’s article at The Guardian that describes why she wrote the book and what her agenda is all about.
I truly do believe that feminism is necessary for women to live happy, fulfilled lives – especially given the society we [...]

Semi-new Blog

I discovered a fab new blog from the Center for Genetics and Society, my favorite non-profit that handed me tons of resources when I was writing my thesis on stem cell research and reproductive justice. I love this organization because they show up at conferences about reproduction politics, they take on criminal justice [...]

Spitzer Introduces Repro Health and Privacy Protection Act!

Not only was New York one of the first states to legalize abortion, Spitzer just announced his introduction of the Reproductive Health and Privacy Protection Act.
Here’s what I’ve heard:
In brief, the bill will address the three main problems with New York’s current abortion law:
o The bill would take the abortion legislation out of New York’s [...]

I Don’t Buy It: Happy Earth Day.

I’ll admit it. I still haven’t seen an Inconvenient Truth. And I probably never will. The only reason, really, is that Al Gore gets on my nerves. Who knew in Y2K that cardboard stiff Al Gore would set off the biggest trend of 2007: GREEN?
I have an unnatural love for composting, [...]

Abortion Ban Roundup

The rally in New York yesterday had a good turnout. Here’s what I”ve been reading on the recent SCOTUS decision:
Background from the Center for Reproductive Rights
Statements from all major 2008 presidential candidates. (Interesting that John Edwards is the most direct)
Bean delivers smart and clear analysis, as per usual.
So does Scott Lemiux.
And Ann thanks [...]

It’s time to show up!

Rally at Union Square Park Today on SCOTUS Decision
Court Upholds Federal Abortion Ban; NARAL Pro-Choice New York to Hold Rally Today at Union Square Park
The Supreme Court has ruled today with a 5-4 decision to uphold the 1993 federal law that bans certain safe abortion procedures. NARAL Pro-Choice New York will be holding a citywide [...]

Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Late Term Abortion

The Justices upheld the ban by 5-4, with Bush appointed judges Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Samuel Alito joining Justices Anthony Kennedy, Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas for the majority opinion. This is the first federal restriction on abortion since Roe in 1973.
In reality late term abortion is incredibly rare. [...]

Imus 3000, limited edition collector post.

I love this press conference! I’m sick of Imus, too, but not sick of the Rutgers basketball women because they rock. I love that they’re both insulted for themselves and quite clear about speaking out on behalf of all women.
Part of the reason this whole thing has [...]

It’s strange, but I can’t stop thinking about sexism.

Anybody else sick and goddamned tired of these Bowlmor lanes ads everywhere? I see them plastered up all over the city and in Time Out New York pretty much every week. They’re all variations on the same lecherous theme: some leering dude staring at women’s breasts, butt, etc with text declaring “It’s strange, [...]

Rock On! The Next Generation of Riot Grrls.

Brooklyn Museum was transformed into a feminist dance party paradise last night!
Willie Mae Rock Camp for Girls and the Black Rock Coalition put on an early show. The bands were great – Let me tell you, I was totally impressed with how empowered and awesome these girls are. I missed the [...]