Category Archives: Law-Law Land

Zut alors! Plus de “mademoiselle”!

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Sabina Becker

Ah, oui. C’est fini, l’ennui: The term “mademoiselle” is about to disappear from French paperwork. Under pressure from campaigners, the government has decided that women will not have to choose how to describe themselves on official documents. Unlike men, women … Continue reading →

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Man up, Vic!

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Sabina Becker

You want a piece of me? First, Vic, get a warrant: And when you’re done that, get a life: Public Safety Minister Vic Toews claims he was attacked on two internet fronts from inside the House of Commons last week … Continue reading →

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Stupid (Anti-)Sex Tricks: The American Lie League, and other hilarious crapagandroids

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Sabina Becker

Need a good laugh tonight? Here ya go: Mmmmmm, penis cupcakes and vagina macaroons! Yummy! Jezebel calls this “the most hilariously lewd thing you’ll ever see”, and they’re not far from the truth. This hysterical video inadvertently gives away the … Continue reading →

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This is what same-sex marriage sanity sounds like

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Sabina Becker

Isn’t it wonderful when human rights win out over simply toeing the party line? This is Maureen Walsh, a Republican state representative from Walla Walla, Washington, speaking out beautifully for same-sex marriage rights both as a widow with happy memories … Continue reading →

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Maggie’s melancholy marriage crusade, and me

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Sabina Becker

Ahem. A little mood music, maestro: Ah, that sets the tone brilliantly for what I’m about to say… This morning, this Salon link popped up in my Facebook feed. Maggie Gallagher is a frequent wanker on my weekly list, and … Continue reading →

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Goodbye and good riddance

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Sabina Becker

Two obnoxious, hateful, right-wing “family” things went bye-bye today: Karen Fucking Handel from the Susan G. Komen Foundation, and the last faint flicker of hope for Prop Hate in California. I’m sure neither will be sadly missed.

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No more fucking Pink Things

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Sabina Becker

I am the daughter of a breast cancer survivor. And I have just sworn never again to buy another “Pink for the Cure” (or whatever they call it) thing. Not that I don’t love my pink long-sleeved Columbia t-shirt, or … Continue reading →

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Justice: SERVED.

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Sabina Becker

’nuff said. Mohammad Shafia: Guilty on four counts of first-degree murder. Tooba Mohammad Yahya: Guilty on four counts of first-degree murder. Hamed Shafia: Guilty on four counts of first degree murder. Let the shrieeeeeeking now cease. “Honor” killings get treated … Continue reading →

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No means NO, no matter what

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Sabina Becker

Marital rape: It’s not just “rough sex” or “role-playing”. A young academic has been sentenced to four months in jail for sexually assaulting his wife during rough sex despite his claim that, in their dominant-submissive sexual role playing, “no” frequently … Continue reading →

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Short ‘n’ Stubby: Ms. Manx swats SOPA

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Sabina Becker

What’s that meowing I hear? A cyber-kitty with a massive pet peeve…named SOPA. Whatcha got for us, Ms. Manx? First up, the Stumpy Cat would like to direct our attention to all the hypocrites endorsing this bad legislation. She thinks … Continue reading →

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