August 2012
18 posts
I got nothing.: I just need to rant.I understand... →
ro-s-a-spar-ks:
I just need to rant.
I understand there are people in this world who are Republicans. They are conservative, they don’t like abortions, they don’t like taxes and lots of things.
I get it.
But I want every single monkey fighter who is a Republican/GOPer/Conservative/whatever politician to STAAP…
CNN confirms @DavidShuster tweet. RNC attendee... →
brooklynmutt:
RNC Attendee Allegedly Threw Nuts At Black CNN Camerawoman, Said ‘This Is How We Feed Animals’
“When I look back on those frightening moments in the hospital room and being too...”
– Adriann Barboa, “What To Expect When You’re (Young And) Expecting,” Strong Families 8/21/12 (via racialicious)
LOVE this so much, bolded last paragraph for emphasis.
(via mylifeasafeminista)
Trans, Fatty, Acidic: Definitions:... →
impromptuonedykedanceparty:
freedominwickedness:
Intersectionality is a simple yet profoundly important concept which was developed by feminist women of color in response to the second wave feminist movement’s refusal to address issues beyond the needs of upper-class white women. It…
Bébinn: For All Your Pro-Choice Needs!: Unplanned... →
klondikebar123:
So here you are. You peed on that stick and got a positive. You didn’t think it would happen to you. Here’s what you need to do next;
Go see your doctor. No matter what your decision about your pregnancy, you need to ensure that you are actually pregnant. If you don’t have…
“[TRIGGER WARNING: prison] I try to pick her up. She knocks my hand away. “You...”
– Assata Shakur, Assata: An Autobiography
Mainstream white feminist movement, those of you who fight for equal pay with your white male counterparts, those of you who are colorblind, those of you who will go to the ends of the earth to fight for Laci Green and against rape jokes.
Where is your...
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URGENT: Help a woman access abortion care!
GRJAN has an urgent case and we need your help! Katie* found out she was pregnant a few weeks after her father passed away. He was the main income provider and all of the family valuables were sold to pay for the his funeral. Soon after,
the power in the house was shut off because they were unable to pay the bill. The kids in the family are eating half a sandwich a day, and most days, Katie...
abortionassistanceblog:
I can provide transportation and moral support if need be. I live right outside of Atlanta in the Kennesaw/Acworth area. I can’t offer lodging though :/
-germantattookid
A ride to and/or from the clinic can make all the difference. Thank you, germantattookid!
germantattookid—I don’t know a better way to possibly reach you than by reblogging, but I want...
I got nothing.: karnythia: I keep wanting to say... →
karnythia:
I keep wanting to say something about what happens when single black mothers upset the Welfare Queen narrative, & what it means that Gabby’s father was married to her mother (twice) & is in fact on active duty right now & why her being a success with dark skin & poverty is…
“I believe that there is a deeper strength we must train into a child, a...”
– Olympic women’s gymnastics: Gabby Douglas and parenting gold - CSMonitor.com
This lady takes Gabby Douglas’ mom to task for sending her daughter to Iowa to train with better trainers, proving that in the Mommy Wars, even having a daughter who is an Olympian can still make you a bad mother.
I...
I got nothing.: kelsium: What kills me the most is... →
kelsium:
What kills me the most is that this bitch thinks that Gabby Douglas is missing some kind of “deeper strength.” As if it doesn’t take inner fucking steel to go up there and kick ass while people bitch behind your back about your teammate’s “lost Olympic dreams,” and as the national…
UPDATE: Gabby Douglas leads Team USA to the Gold. →
crunkfeministcollective:
I purposely titled this essay to highlight Gabby Douglas’ leadership of the USA Women’s Gymnastics Olympic Team, which she led to victory yesterday, by capturing 33% or 1/3 of the total points the team received.
You heard right. This kid, who commentators continue to suggest is “unable to handle the pressure,” was the only member to compete in all four events —...
