September 2007

Missouri and Reproductive Rights Don’t Seem to Mix

by Cara September 25, 2007

Missouri is getting a pretty bad reputation regarding abortion rights. I have already written about the Missouri law that would require abortion providers to undergo expensive and medically unnecessary renovations that would effectively close the clinics and make abortion unavailable in the state. Now a ruling (of sorts) has been made: A federal judge ruled [...]

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On Degradation, Violence and Porn

by Cara September 24, 2007

Here is a book that I can’t wait to read: Getting Off (Pornography and the End of Masculinity) by Robert Jensen. It’s a a book by a feminist male against pornography. What the hell is not to like? But from Don Hazen’s AlterNet review, I can tell that it’s going to be a tough read. [...]

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Pro-Choice Rally in Aurora TOMORROW

by Cara September 24, 2007

It has been brought to my attention in a comment from Linda that there will be a Pro-Choice Rally in Aurora to support the new Planned Parenthood clinic on Tuesday, September 25, 5PM at Aurora City Hall. You can find more details at the Planned Parenthood Aurora blog (which is now on my blog roll), [...]

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Amsterdam Turns its Back on Sex Work

by Cara September 24, 2007

The city of Amsterdam is aiming to “cut back” on brothels. By opening up options for sex workers to find other employment, perhaps? Nope. They’re just buying the brothels. The Dutch city of Amsterdam is to close one-third of the brothels in its famous red light district. The city has reached a 25m euro (£18m) [...]

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HIV Vaccine Setback

by Cara September 23, 2007

Very sadly, the clinical trial of the most currently promising HIV vaccine has failed. The trial was closely watched because experts considered the vaccine one of most promising to be tested on people so far. This was also the first of a new class of H.I.V. vaccine to get this far in clinical trials. The [...]

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Where are all of the feminists?

by Cara September 22, 2007

I know that you’re here. And I’m here. And lots of other kick ass feminist bloggers (whom I admire greatly) are here. And I have a bookshelf filled with books by modern feminists who are here. But where the hell are they? Because they’re sure as hell not in the mainstream media. This morning, my [...]

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This gives me hope

by Cara September 21, 2007

Republican San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders explains why he changed his mind and signed a resolution supporting gay marriage: Like Jessica, I got really choked up. If you would like to thank Mayor Sanders, you can do so here.

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Jena 6 Day of Action Round Up

by Cara September 21, 2007

Yesterday, the Jena 6 Day of Action resulted in a demonstration of over 10,000 protesters– or 15,000 to 20,000, or even up to 50,000, according to organizers. Seeing as how Jena is a town of only 3,000, made up of mostly white residents who did not take place in the march, I’d say that’s an [...]

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A Quick Note on the Ads

by Cara September 20, 2007

Hi everyone, I just wanted to acknowledge the new ads on the sidebar.  I’m actually pretty excited about them, because even though they take up more room, I think that they look a lot better.  I also have the opportunity to chose any industries or companies that I do not want to receive advertising from, [...]

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Aurora On My Mind

by Cara September 20, 2007

I really, really wish that I had some good news to share about the Aurora Planned Parenthood case. But I don’t. Today, a judge denied PP’s request for a preliminary injunction that would allow them to open their doors while the “investigation” against them is underway. After hearing two hours of arguments in a packed [...]

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