Category Archives: politics
In Support of Young Adult Fiction
Meghan Cox Gurdon, a children’s book reviewer for the Wall Street Journal noticed something startling on the bookshelves reserved for young adult readers. Her essay for a WSJ blog, written in a pearl clutching and startled panic, is titled “Darkness Too … Continue reading
Filed under About me, literature, politics
In Support of Planned Parenthood
I’ve been reading the news, I hope you have as well. If you read anything at all about the issue of women’s health being the “reason that the government is shutting down” then please read this. Please read that, please … Continue reading
I Have Sex: The Coffee Party
Have you heard of The Coffee Party? Neither had I until I stumbled upon their “I Have Sex” video that I have posted above. I really enjoyed the video and its message (you *are* allowed to have sex and you … Continue reading
The Sovereignty of Words: Why I Say Queer
I shall therefore, since the rules of stile, like those of law, arise from precedents often repeated, collect the testimonies of both sides, and endeavour to discover and promulgate the decrees of custom, who has so long possessed whether by … Continue reading
UC LGBTQIA Western Regional Conference 2011
I’ll be sitting on a panel at the UC LGBTQIA Western Regional Conference this weekend at UC Berkeley. It’s a fantastic event that I attended as an undergrad in 2004 and 2005. I had so much fun and I’m excited … Continue reading
Filed under activism, politics, self promotion
Lady Porn Day: Must Reads “The Porning of America”
When I first looked at the cover for The Porning Of America: The Rise of Porn Culture, What it Means, and Where Do We Go from Here by Carmine Sarracino and Kevin M. Scott I was a little worried that … Continue reading
Lady Porn Day: Pre-Game Commentary
The only thing certain about pornography is that it’s complicated. Feb 21-26 will be a celebration of lady porn organized by Rabbit White. Even before the project got out the gate it began inspiring conversation: Maymay and Remittance Girl both commented on … Continue reading
Filed under culture, events, lady porn day, opinion, politics, porn, self promotion, sexuality
Save Lyon-Martin
Lyon-Martin Health Services has been an indispensable clinic here in the Bay Area since 1979. Sadly, they are facing closure unless they raise over $250,000. For those of you who have never benefited from the amazing services that Lyon-Martin provided, let me fill … Continue reading
Filed under behind the scenes, events, feminisms, politics, slut shaming
Alexa DiCarlo is a Fake::REDUX
I wrote a post about Alexa DiCarlo that in hind sight was not my best and I want to take time to correct this. Looking back on my writing, I can hear the voice of my favorite professor telling me … Continue reading
Is Alexa DiCarlo a fake?
Photo from HERE. Merkins rule. If you’re in the sex worker community, you have no doubt seen the battle cries of many articulate and intelligent “ho’s” of many colors all attempting to drag Alexa DiCarlo out into the public internet … Continue reading
