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CALL FOR SUBMISISONS—PLEASE CIRCULATE WIDELY
spreadmagazine:
$PREAD CALL FOR MODELS AND CONTRIBUTORS, ISSUE 5.3
In our upcoming issue, we’re exploring age and aging within the sex industry. Feature pitches (ideas for articles of 2000-3000 words) should be sent to contribute@spreadmagazine.org. We’re particularly interested in finding someone to write a “How To” Guide for escorts and dancers on remaining profitable and in-demand when...
September 2009
3 posts
“By calling him “crazy” or “insane” or whatever, the media has done yet another...”
– Shakesville: Crazy Does Not Equal Violent (via clingtomymouth) (via amberlrhea)
August 2009
6 posts
“The so-called ‘psychotically depressed’ person who tries to kill herself doesn’t...”
– David Foster Wallace (Infinite Jest) (via astronauts) (via davidfosterwallace) (via shorterexcerpts) (via iamchrysanthemum)
alohanico:
L7 - Shitlist
When I get mad And I...
nyt public editor addresses numerous corrections... →
brookehatfield:
The newspaper had wrong dates for historic events; gave incorrect information about Cronkite’s work, his colleagues and his program’s ratings; misstated the name of a news agency, and misspelled the name of a satellite.
the paper has printed three rounds of corrections. how does this woman have a job again?
July 2009
5 posts
What's ahead for cats cared for at Chrysler plant? →
“Even homeless cats are being hit by the auto industry’s downturn.
For at least 20 years, a feral cat colony has thrived on the grounds of the Sterling Heights Chrysler assembly plant, softening the industrial setting and providing a ready supply of kittens for interested workers.”
the very limited options available to ladies in...
iamchrysanthemum:
anthonybergen:
foolsgoldnugget:
jaimeleigh:jgh:bingoparaphernalia:abbyjean:
Say Nothing. Hope the conversation does not continue extolling the virtues of rape, making saying nothing harder. Hate yourself for saying nothing. Notice girl sitting on the porch of the house next to you who has heard what was said. Notice her similar reactions. Hate yourself more for saying...
My tumblarity is 0.
Ouch!
June 2009
18 posts
nightmarebrunette:
“Grinding in pumps is the worst! It’s so hard on the legs. Like, you know it’s...”
– Leeann on grinding (via christinefriar) (via alohanico)
“Then a tattooed woman, calling herself a “sexologist and sex educator,” spoke...”
– Donna M. Hughes, always a consummate professional and true advocate for respect and success for all women. The “tattooed woman” is lovely certified sexologist Megan Andelloux.
(Edit: Oops, just saw Dacia picked up on the same thing!) (via spreadmagazine)
Sotomayor
luxuriousvulgarity:
sexartandpolitics:
The product of a lack of privilege is a double consciousness. One learns to navigate the world not only through their own perspective, but also through the dominant culture’s perspective. This is an essential survival trait for marginalized people.
“Some white men got very upset when Sonia Sotomayor expressed pride in the fact...”
– Ann | Feministing (via retropolitics, ericmortensen) (via mandalay)
The GM Bankruptcy: The Costs of Paying the Workers →
nwsppr:
Workers’ Compensation Obligations: GM maintains letters of credit, securities deposits or surety bonds totaling $453 million for workers’ compensation bureaus in the 26 states in which it self-insures its benefits, plus an annual premium of $15.5 million to maintain an umbrella insurance policy against claims. AS of the filing, about 12,500 claims were pending, with the total amount still...
alohanico:
Little Boots - Mathematics
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May 2009
24 posts
“The only thing the guys let you be if you’re a girl in the military is a bitch,...”
– Army specialist Mickiela Montoya (quoted here, via gauntlet) (via mandalay)
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