May 21, 2013
Why aren’t more people freaking out about the new Venezuelan labor law?

dancepunksnotdead:

You know, the one that gives housewives/full-time mothers a pension— wages for housework?

It’s ONLY A HUGE VICTORY FOR FEMINISM, SOCIALISM, AND WOMEN OF COLOR. Not a big deal or anything. Tumblr is mysteriously silent about this.

http://rabble.ca/columnists/2013/05/venezuelas-new-labour-law-best-mothers-day-gift

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May 21, 2013
"

I think the problem is that many people in America think that racism is an attitude. And this is encouraged by the capitalist system. So they think that what people think is what makes them a racist. Racism is not an attitude.

If a white man wants to lynch me, that’s his problem. If he’s got the power to lynch me, that’s my problem. Racism is not a question of attitude; it’s a question of power.

Racism gets its power from capitalism. Thus, if you’re anti-racist, whether you know it or not, you must be anti-capitalist. The power for racism, the power for sexism, comes from capitalism, not an attitude.

You cannot be a racist without power. You cannot be a sexist without power. Even men who beat their wives get this power from the society which allows it, condones it, encourages it. One cannot be against racism, one cannot be against sexism, unless one is against capitalism.

"

Stokely Carmichael (Kwame Ture) answering a question about racism, sexism, and capitalism.

Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tug8RJyLoz0

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May 21, 2013
UPDATED: Virginia GOP Nominee For Attorney General Introduced Bill Forcing Women To Report Their Miscarriages To Police

May 18, 2013
Why Humans Took Up Farming: They Like To Own Stuff

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May 18, 2013

sexxxisbeautiful:

nextyearsgirl:

britishdrunk:

railophone:

untruc:

fuckyeahawesomevulvas:

fuckyeahgenderstudies:

fuckyeahfeminists:

***MAJOR trigger warning: rape for video***

New Zealand campaign “Who Are You?” video highlights importance of bystander intervention to prevent rape.

Rape prevention ad at it’s finest.

If you feel that something is wrong, if you suspect something, speak up! 

Why doesn’t the US have ads like this? WE NEED THEM

This was a REALLY well done ad. Please note there are a few seconds of flashing lights though if you’d like to watch it.

I am really quite impressed with this. And No victim blaming throughout!

(Source: whoareyou.co.nz)

May 18, 2013
"… the socialization of boys regarding masculinity is often at the expense of women. I came to realize that we don’t raise boys to be men, we raise them not to be women (or gay men). We teach boys that girls and women are “less than” and that leads to violence by some and silence by many. It’s important for men to stand up to not only stop men’s violence against women but, to teach young men a broader definition of masculinity that includes being empathetic, loving and non-violent."

Don McPherson, former NFL quarterback, feminist and educator

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May 16, 2013
"The big deal comes in when homeless people are being exploited to prove a point. Many homeless people are already widely disenfranchised and lacking a platform to be heard or to get access to the resources they need. By attempting to make a brand look bad by associating it with homelessness, the message is that homeless people are so gross, dirty, shameful (insert negative attribute here) that by associating the brand with these types of people, we are really making the brand look shitty, because these people are so shitty! get it? It’s all such a laugh! This type of “activism” is a farce. It contributes to and propagates a culture wherein homeless people can be used as props to further an agenda."

Why Fitch the Homeless is a Really Bad Idea (via brute-reason)

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May 16, 2013
typeverything:

Typeverything.com - Moonshine Corn Liquor by Derrick Castle

typeverything:

Typeverything.com - Moonshine Corn Liquor by Derrick Castle

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May 16, 2013
brute-reason:

bostonprep21:

This is perfect! Its an info-graphic from Sen. Elizabeth Warren comparing government interest rates between student loans and banks. Awesome to see where our nations priorities are! I am so proud that Sen. Warren was the first I ever voted for! Proud to be her constituent!

brute-reason:

bostonprep21:

This is perfect! Its an info-graphic from Sen. Elizabeth Warren comparing government interest rates between student loans and banks. Awesome to see where our nations priorities are! I am so proud that Sen. Warren was the first I ever voted for! Proud to be her constituent!

May 16, 2013
loverofstories:

What if I just never got out of bed?  Oh, right, I’d fail med school. Bummer.

loverofstories:

What if I just never got out of bed?
Oh, right, I’d fail med school.
Bummer.

May 16, 2013
"A vested interest in general human welfare is an implicit goal of feminism. If you’re helping women, you’re helping people. Some might prefer to call this humanitarianism, humanism, or being-a-decent-human-being-ism, but many of us are content to call it feminism. And there’s nothing exclusionary about that."

Why Not Say Everyday Humanism Instead of Everyday Feminism? — Everyday Feminism (via brute-reason)

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May 15, 2013
"What if all women were bigger and stronger than you? And thought they were smarter? What if women were the ones who started wars? What if too many of your friends had been raped by women wielding giant dildos and no K-Y Jelly? What if the state trooper who pulled you over on the New Jersey Turnpike was a woman and carried a gun? What if the ability to menstruate was the prerequisite for most high-paying jobs? What if your attractiveness to women depended on the size of your penis? What if every time women saw you they’d hoot and make jerking motions with their hands? What if women were always making jokes about how ugly penises are and how bad sperm tastes? What if you had to explain what’s wrong with your car to big sweaty women with greasy hands who stared at your crotch in a garage where you are surrounded by posters of naked men with hard-ons? What if men’s magazines featured cover photos of 14-year-old boys with socks tucked into the front of their jeans and articles like: “How to tell if your wife is unfaithful” or “What your doctor won’t tell you about your prostate” or “The truth about impotence”? What if the doctor who examined your prostate was a woman and called you “Honey”? What if you had to inhale your boss’ stale cigar breath as she insisted that sleeping with her was part of the job? What if you couldn’t get away because the company dress code required you wear shoes designed to keep you from running? And what if after all that women still wanted you to love them?"

For The Men Who Still Don’t Get It, Carol Diehl (via pegthepatriarchy)

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May 15, 2013
"We have to consciously study how to be tender with each other until it becomes a habit."

Audre Lorde

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May 15, 2013
loverofstories:

Time I prove that I’m competent in my clinical skills.

Look at that tie dimple, folks!

loverofstories:

Time I prove that I’m competent in my clinical skills.

Look at that tie dimple, folks!

May 15, 2013
This App Will Make Sure Your Shopping Doesn’t Give Money To Companies You Hate