The men who don’t get it vs the men who do

Is it just me? Is it either one extreme or the other here?

Either men really don’t get it, or they really do?

Someone's Gotta Say It

Reblogged from The Cranky Giraffe:

I saw this picture on my facebook today.  It certainly hit a chord for me and I have a feeling it will for some of you as well.  Not too long ago I posted my feelings and opinions about Victim Blaming and how women are may fear men; this woman and her statement are right up the alley of 

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I can't express how worthy this is of a reblog, so here....

Holla, sista!

I saw this the other day and found it to be very powerful.

This part moved me to tears: “That you feel no solidarity with the women that have no voice, no power, no safety, no light, no freedom to drive a car or walk down the street by themselves at night; no right to protect their own children, maybe you’re not ready.”

Let’s Get Physical

If you read no other blog post today, you must read this: Let’s Get Physical. I’m not kidding.

Becca has very eloquently raised some interesting and important questions. Questions that speak to me.

Religion is more important than a woman’s life

At least that’s what many of my community members have led me to believe today.

Open Letter: Female GOP Supporters

Reblogged from Sips of Jen and Tonic:

NaNoWriNO Day 4

Topic: Open letter to the GOP

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Female GOP Supporters:

As you know, elections are right around the corner, and propaganda information from both parties has been spreading like wildfire for the past several months. As we close in on November 6th, I can't help but think about those of you ladies who will be going to the polls and placing a mark next to Romney's name.

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Jen of Sips of Jen and Tonic nails it, in my opinion. We have different political views, but her "I don't want these things instead of my rights as a woman" absolutely nails it. And "some girls rape easy," leaves me sickened.

Taking back my space

Alright, I’m doing this.

Today.

Where My Ladies At?

Reblogged from Speaker7:

Hi Women!

Whas up, yo?

Sorry I began so awkwardly. It's because I feel nervous.

I feel nervous because some of you are Republicans or people who think voting for Mitt Romney is a good idea. I fear you will drop me like Michael Jackson almost dropped Blanket from that hotel balcony or post something in the comments that will make me feel squicky.

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Regarding the upcoming election in the U.S., Speaker7 says it better than I ever could (because she's brilliant). Plus, her post falls in line with what I've been writing/posting in the last several days. Now, go read it.

"Bonnie and Clyde '97"

Reblogged from myelectronicjukebox:

This might seem like a strange song to post in response to Meizac's posts here, here, and here.  But bear with me a moment.  Meizac, who is strong and smart and has two of the most beautiful children ever, got me thinking today.  About how quickly a woman can go from being safe and happy to in danger.

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I'm not sure I've ever had someone write a blog post because of something I wrote. Purplemary nails it when she talks about "how quickly a woman can go from being safe and happy to in danger." I've felt that too many times, and I know I'm not alone. The song that accompanies this blog post is terrifying. It's the most terrifying song I've ever heard. I'm sure that my heart stopped beating for 5 minutes and 46 seconds, and I know I stopped breathing. Absolutely read the post, but be careful about listening to the song.

Fuck off with your misogyny

This has been brewing for a while.

It’s within the last three or four months, though, that it’s really, really started to fester.