Category Archives: Uppity Wimmin

Get your own damn sandwich.

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Sabina Becker

So, women now rule the world, and men are oppressed? Courtesy of a Facebook friend, here’s an extremely typical example of how guys who make those claims actually “think” (note the quotes): Y’okay. I know this isn’t really a fair … Continue reading →

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Sex: Made in Germany, but for whom?

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Sabina Becker

“Germany, a paradise for johns and human traffickers.” Photo: EMMA. Once again, the German prostitution industry comes under a harsh spotlight — one that it thoroughly deserves, in my unhumble opinion. This time, it’s a documentary film that exposes its … Continue reading →

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Quotable: Toni Morrison on rape

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Sabina Becker

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Quotable: Ann Richards on woman blaming

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Sabina Becker

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Saving Beatriz

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Sabina Becker

“Beatriz has the right to life”. Yes…yes, she does. NOW. Beatriz, the woman in grave condition whom the Supreme Court of El Salvador had denied an abortion, received a premature Caesarian section on Monday. The 22-year-old, who already has a … Continue reading →

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Music for a Sunday: Songs that made the hit parade

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Sabina Becker

In loving memory of Jean Stapleton, most famous for her portrayal of Edith Bunker on “All In the Family” (and her screechingly funny rendition of the theme song above, which is a satire on nostalgia for the not-so-golden age of … Continue reading →

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Stupid Sex Tricks: How NOT to advertise anything

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Sabina Becker

Just think how silly it looks when guys are made to do what women in advertising are made to do…all the fucking time.

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Ladies and gentlemen, the future president of Honduras is…

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Sabina Becker

Looks like Honduras is slated to get a Cristina Fernández of its own, at least if polls hold true: Honduran ex-foreign minister Patricia Rodas predicted the victory of candidate Xiomara Castro de Zelaya in the presidential elections of next November, … Continue reading →

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Quotable: Margaret Atwood on women writers

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Sabina Becker

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Quotable: Frida Kahlo on “cultured” people

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Sabina Becker

“Sometimes, I would rather talk with laborers and bricklayers than with those stupid people who are called ‘cultured’.” Me too, Frida…me too.

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