Tag Archives: sexism

Denying Women’s Agency (AKA the Yoga Pants Kerfuffle)

Posted on February 20, 2013 by

Making the rounds today, a blog post about one man’s angst over yoga pants, as worn by women, and many, many responses to that post. I’ve observed a few back & forths over what may or may not be offensive … Continue reading →

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Maybe I Should Scream Sexism Now?

Posted on March 22, 2011 by

Although to do so would seem to be playing into your hands, Dave Andrews, a.k.a. MrBigShot. Thanks so much, by the way, for the constructive feedback on my post about the racist joke on last night’s NewsFix. Dave’s comment on … Continue reading →

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My Heart Goes Pitter-Pat, Not PETA-Pat, for James Willerson

Posted on October 14, 2010 by

Kudos to Dr. James Willerson of the Texas Heart Institute for signaling he will turn down PETA’s offer to provide the Institute with “sexy” posters and other PETA-propaganda promoting the benefits of a vegan diet for heart health. As if … Continue reading →

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Being Clear about the Crime

Posted on September 27, 2010 by

Listening to a (usually excellent) progressive radio talk show sometime in the past few days, I was bummed to hear the host make a joke about students (male) scoring with hot (female) teachers. It came up as he was framing … Continue reading →

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I Should Have Holla’d Back

Posted on May 21, 2010 by

High noon at the burger joint a few stops down on the freeway. I waited in line while 2 women ordered, then stepped up to the cash register, next to a short, young, mostly bald guy in a spread collar, … Continue reading →

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