Category Archives: Bina’s Band of Brigands

A valentine for my loyal readers…

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Sabina Becker

Will you be my partners in revolution?

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Ahem.

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Yesterday morning, I got an electrifying surprise in my inbox. My friend Anthony, who lives in Sweden, sent me this: Yup, that’s THE Oliver Stone, retweeting this link. And here’s how it got there: A few days ago, Venezuelanalysis picked … Continue reading →

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A few random thoughts on women’s sexuality

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Sabina Becker

“Feminine psychology is at times twisted: They have created in us the conviction that all the bad things in the world are lying in wait, trying to sneak in on us from between our legs.” –Laura Restrepo, Colombian writer. Lupita … Continue reading →

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Music for a Sunday: The Ladies from Toronto

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Sabina Becker

My friend, Brenda Lewis, performs a classic favorite (sure to need no introduction if you love bossa nova), with Margaret Stowe on guitar. This was at the Flying Beaver in Toronto. (And no, sadly, I was not in the audience, … Continue reading →

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Open letter to a friend who must go nameless

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Sabina Becker

It has recently come to my attention that another friend, a progressive blogger, has become the target of a cyberstalker. The culprit: you, her (former) collaborator. Now, I should state in advance that I did not see the blog entries … Continue reading →

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An important seasonal message for the (self-)righteous among nations

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Sabina Becker

Ahem. Courtesy of my good friend, Brenda Lewis, on her Facebook page: In recent weeks and days, I have once again noticed that ‘tis the season to be judgmental for some folks. Both on Facebook and even seeping into my … Continue reading →

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Your attention, please…

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Sabina Becker

While you’re waiting for me to finish that weekly work of genius that is my wankapedia, I want you to welcome a new kid to the blogosphere. He goes by the name of VeeeATCH!, and he’s very VeeeATCH-y indeed. He … Continue reading →

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Please bow your heads…

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Sabina Becker

…for a moment of silence… It has now been one full year since BoRev’s last entry. Will we ever see the merry prankster back again? Let us pray.

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Why can’t everyone advertise like this?

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Otto is back from his time seeing sea shells and smelling sea smells at the seashore. And he’s making some changes to his blog…such as this one: Now, this is the kind of advertising I like to see. Honest, upfront, … Continue reading →

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