Author Archives: Sabina Becker

Is this Canada’s first anti-Muslim law?

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Sabina Becker

If I didn’t know better, I’d say it sounded like the Harper Government™ is on some kind of a feminist roll. Yesterday, Bill C-36, which bans the buying of sexual services, passed the Senate. And today, there’s this: Citizenship and … Continue reading →

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All you need to know about yesterday’s US midterm elections

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Given that Repugs have somehow, inexplicably, managed to take control of both houses of Congress, this is in effect what the “people” — or rather, the gerrymandered tentacles of the Kochtopus — have said. Sorry, US friends.

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Further details on the Robert Serra assassination

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Sabina Becker

It’s been just over a month since Robert Serra, 27, was killed along with his girlfriend, at his home in Caracas. Here are the latest details on the case, via Aporrea: Until now, Venezuelan authorities have not located the car … Continue reading →

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Music for a Sunday: There will not be drinking of tea

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Sabina Becker

You go and pee, your drink is SO safe with me.

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A little late for Halloween, but whatever.

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Sabina Becker

I’m kind of burnt out on wankapedias, so in lieu of that, here’s another fine feminist makeup tutorial from Megan MacKay:

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“The Game” is up for Jian Ghomeshi

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Could this book (or another cheesy, overpriced volume just like it) be on Jian Ghomeshi’s shelf, right next to the now-infamous “Big Ears” teddy bear? I don’t know for sure…yet. But if this National Post report holds true, it looks … Continue reading →

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Jian Ghomeshi: Kinky, or hinky?

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Sabina Becker

“Hey, ladies. Want a piece of this? Better lawyer up, because I am gonna FUCK YOU UP.” No, Jian Ghomeshi didn’t actually say that to anyone, as far as I know. But that, in effect, is what he said this … Continue reading →

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Dramatic shoot-out on an Argentine roadway

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Could this have been an attack by paramilitary thugs? The federal prosecutor’s bodyguard shot it out with criminals who, from cars and motorcycles, assaulted a motorist in front of the official vehicle in which the functionary was riding, on the … Continue reading →

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Toronto election: Photo du jour

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Yup, that’s right, Robbo’s brother didn’t get the seat upgrade he was hoping for. He’s now headed back to the family business, which is probably the best place for him. Who won? The OTHER sexist-racist white male choice. Who else? … Continue reading →

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Music for a Sunday: The bullet in the chamber of the gun

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Sabina Becker

The other day, the lead singer of this band got into a spot of tweeter trouble for telling nothing worse than the truth. He’ll probably get into it again if the feds read the lyrics to this song, even though … Continue reading →

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