Here are some stories that I couldn’t let go by without comment: The “forcible rape” component of HR3 was removed, but the bill is still alive and looks to codify dangerous anti-choice legislation. The #DearJohn fight is not over. Conflicted about The Superbowl featuring star quarterback who has two allegations of sexual assault within the…
The Sin City Siren Book Club met on Saturday to discuss Opting In: Having a Child Without Losing Yourself by Amy Richards. Although we had a light but enthusiastic turnout (it was hard to compete with the state budget hearing), it was really great to discuss the book and the tangents it led to —…
Don’t forget that the SCS Book Club is tomorrow! Please don’t leave me sitting all alone at the coffee shop, pathetically waiting for someone to get all book-nerdy with… and no one showing up. That would be sad. But you wouldn’t do that to me! Right? … Right? In fact, a little RSVP in the…
I am officially really creeped out by this. Have you heard about the Stay at Home Daughters movement? The product of ultra-conservative, patriarchal religious groups, the idea behind SAHD is that, you guessed it, a daughter never leaves home! She just moves from her father’s house to her husband’s house! What? No chastity belt? Well,…
This is probably insane but I’ve started a new blog called The Tired Feminist. Don’t worry! There will still be plenty of action here at SCS but I have realized that I want to diversify a little. I want to write about my experience as a stay-at-home feminist. Sometimes that fits here at SCS and…
I know I’m a little late in posting this (I blame being a busy mom), but I just can’t let this go by. I love the “I love my hair” song! And I love that it was written by an adoptive father for his daughter! So sweet! In case you haven’t seen it: And just…
Let’s take a little breather from the GOTV madness shall we? (Although, seriously, get out and vote!) What’s up with the sexism in public bathrooms? Specifically, I’m talking about baby changing tables. It’s an old issue, but its a very public reminder that sexism around parenting roles and childcare still exist. A number of times…
Welcome to the annual charitable giving list for 2009! These are just some of the ways you can give back while indulging in the mass-consumer, gift orgy of the December holidays. And as always, I don’t get anything for posting this but a smile. There’s a lot on the list that hasn’t changed from last…
This post is brought to you by my best friend Joshua Todd: Rick Warren devotee, 1950’s marriage counselor, and anti-feminist Martha Peace has some words of wisdom for all you gals out there. Don’t know about Martha Peace yet…well check out MotherJones.com. Among many suggestions — like praying for your husband because he must live…
It’s not local but it definitely caught my eye. The United Way of Greater Milwaukee has placed ads around their city depicting a teenage boy as pregnant to raise awareness of teen pregnancy issues. It’s part of their “One Milwaukee” campaign regarding teen pregnancy as well as guns. Interesting. I have often thought if men…
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