Poetry break

I’ve decided this is what I will do when my posting slows to… like, no posting at all.  I will post something previously written!  Hopefully this will get me back into the swing of things.  Trust me, I’ve been reading plenty of articles that I’ve wanted to write about, but the time and focus to [...]

An activity for you to do while I’m out of town!

Hi guys,
Sorry for the slowdown (again), but I’ll be out of town for a few more days.   (Don’t worry–Dashaway is still here!)
But since things will be a bit slow for a while, here is something for you guys to do.  (I believe in you!  You can do it–it’ll be fun!)
What are your guilty pleasures [...]

Pregnancy Discrimination

Women who choose to work and have a child are often discriminated against–accused both of being poor mothers for working, and of being poor workers for mothering. The Wall Street Journal is now reporting that incidents of pregnancy discrimination keep rising, which is a disturbing trend.
I wonder if this might be a product [...]

Speaking of Ireland . . .

According to those helpful newsbriefs MU sends out (but that everyone deletes), former Irish president Mary Robinson is coming to campus next Tuesday!  This is a very exciting opportunity to hear a talk from a successful, powerful, and active female political leader.  Robinson has worked consistently to make lives better for women, families, homosexuals, and [...]

Depressing Irish Statistics

Thanks to feministing.com for this link from The Irish Examiner exploring why it is that Ireland has the lowest rape conviction rate in Europe and why only a fraction of rape victims decide to pursue legal action.
According to this article,
* More than 30% think a victim is some way responsible if she flirts [...]

Back . . . with a Vengeance! (Not really . . . well, maybe . . .)

After a nice and (not really) relaxing spring break, we are back, refreshed, and ready to continue some blogtastic discourse.
Last night’s panel (thanks to all those who showed up, by the way!) brought up some interesting questions about women’s involvement in politics.  One question I would like to focus on in this post: why is [...]

Come to this Event!

Come to the panel co-sponsored by Empowerment and College Democrats on Women and Politics!
Professor Janet Boles, Law Professor/Advocate Jackie Boynton, and Marquette students will discuss identity politics, how women are portrayed in the media, and the importance of having strong women in government. Followed by a group discussion.
When: Wednesday, March 26, 7-8 p.m.
Where: AMU #157
RSVP [...]

Toothpaste for Dinner on Feminism

Thanks to my roommate for giving me the link to this hysterical cartoon!

Laura Ingraham says some stupid shit

Okay, so I am not originally from Wisconsin.  Therefore, I am willing to admit that I will most likely never be able to fully comprehend the enormous passion and love Wisconsin residents seem to have for their football team (read: Brett Favre).  But I will say, after watching an emotional and crying Favre at the [...]

Wisconsin, you rock! (for now)

Some great news to follow up from an earlier post.  From The Capital Times:
Flanked by two survivors of sexual assault, one with tears welling in her eyes, Gov. Jim Doyle signed a long awaited bill Thursday that requires hospitals to provide emergency contraception to rape victims. 
“This is one bill I’ve been working to get on my desk [...]