Category Archives: Uppity Wimmin

No, of COURSE misogyny is not a problem anymore. Silly ladies!

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Awwww. Isn’t that a cute widdle hammy-wamster? It sure is. A pity that what it stands for isn’t nearly so adorable. Yes, folks, I’m talking about misogyny today. The M-word. The one that half the population fears, and the other … Continue reading →

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A few random thoughts on yesterday’s Ontario election

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Sabina Becker

So, the Ontario Liberals have formed our new government. And it’s a majority. We now have our first elected woman premier (who is also our first elected out gay premier). Tim Hudak was handed his Not-So-Progressive Conservative ass, and has … Continue reading →

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Why does the vagina age?

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Sabina Becker

“And thereupon That beautiful mild woman for whose sake There’s many a one shall find out all heartache On finding that her voice is sweet and low Replied, ‘To be born woman is to know — Although they do not … Continue reading →

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“Not All Men” is still too many

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Not all men are like Elliot Rodger, the 22-year-old who stabbed three roommates to death before going out on a shooting spree motivated by an unholy cocktail of misogyny, mental illness, and frustration at his “incel” status and his failure … Continue reading →

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Quotable: Diana Vreeland on “pretty”

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Sabina Becker

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Music for a Sunday: I can remember where I come from

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Green limousine for the redhead — who dances to her own piano, even if her mother doesn’t understand or approve.

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Quotable: Gloria Steinem on “passing the torch”

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Sabina Becker

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“A dignified conversation with protests”

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Irish peace activist Margaretta D’Arcy was recently released from prison. She’s 79, she has cancer and arthritis (from a broken neck!), and one would think someone in that condition would be more than happy to take to her rocker and … Continue reading →

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Stupid Sex Tricks: Fellatio, Catholic style

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Ladies! Have you ever wondered how to go down on your man without sinning? Never fear, there is a way! The Archbishop of Granada is your new sex guru: Francisco Javier Martínez, the archbishop of Granada, Spain, gives advice to … Continue reading →

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Nadya and Masha…free again!

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Nadya Tolokonnikova and Masha Alyokhina, of Pussy Riot, were arrested, briefly held, and then freed again…in Sochi, of all places. I’m not buying that “theft” accusation — are you?

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