February 2012
291 posts
“Fat people who love themselves scare the shit out of people who don’t love...”
– Tigress Osborn (via erinkyan)
“When we complain about men raping, abusing, harassing, and refusing us our human...”
– Unknown. (via futureabortiondoctor, inherhipstheresrevolutions) (via aoawaywego) (via she-hulk-smash) (via loveyourchaos) (via yanettcanhazsoul) (via baddominicana) (via nohunnylovesyou) (via jungle-red)
Oh look! Another one: "Viola Davis Skips Wig for...
racismschool:
The story itself probably doesn’t seem like the worst thing in the world but it’s the topic. The headline. The story is HER HAIR. The story will tomorrow be, her hair. If she wins tonight, it will be her Oscar and her hair. THIS IS A PROBLEM.
Is she REALLY the only woman to change her hair for the Oscars? The ONLY one?
There are no words.
“I love animation because in the world of animation, you can be anything you...”
– CHRIS ROCK, introducing the Best Animated Film Oscar. (via inothernews)
I wonder if anyone actually got the joke. Really got the joke. Not so much a joke.
Anonymous asked: Thanks! I hadn't realized systemic oppression was such an integral part of what defines racism. I appreciate your time and your eloquent and succinct explanation!
Anonymous asked: Hey there! I follow your blog and I really like it, but I have a bit of an issue with the most recent post... I agree that a lot of times my fellow whities will say some pretty ridiculous shit is "racist" (like grants for minority students at university), but I don't think racism against Caucasians is *nonexistant* -- I'm sure there are people out there who hate white people...
If you believe that racism can be against whites,...
“It is the height of irony that women are valued for our looks, encouraged to...”
– Greta Christina (via feminishblog)
Deaf student may not be able to graduate with... →
iamateenagefeminist:
iamateenagefeminist:
This is taking place at my school and I am furious. Under the American with Disabilities Act any school district (with the exception of a deaf school) that hires her will have to provide an interpreter. It’s ridiculous that the school is not allowing her to have an interpreter in the classroom when she will have one while she is actually working. I...
Suit Says Obama Can’t Run In Alaska Because He’s...
feministhistorian:
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abaldwin360:
Alaska-(ENEWSPF)- A man from Juneau, Alaska, has filed suit with the state’s Division of Elections to bar President Obama from appearing on that state’s ballot on the basis that the President is a “Mulatto”, and “the race of ‘Negro’ or ‘Mulatto’ had no standing to be citizens of the United States under the United States Constitution.”
Gordon...
"You're a prick. You deliberately called him a... →
Sign the petition to stop Disney's war on fat... →
redefiningbodyimage:
If you’re lacking a reason to sign, check out the following articles on the subject:
Disney’s Wonderful World of Fat Shaming
Deeply Disappointed in Disney
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wearyruler:
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candyelephants:
bookshop:
If I hadn’t read the post, I would have assumed this was some kind of awful trolling. But no! Jesus Christ, here is what the official Disney Parks blurb says about “Habit Heroes”:
This new experience encourages children of all ages to learn healthy lifestyle habits and become more active. Guests can join...
“Every race related comment is not racist or an expression of “racism.”...”
– http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-c-wilson/mayweathers-racial-resent_b_1278796.html (via dnmp)