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Comment on In Chile, Bachelet Steps Down by Marta

Marta — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:52:00 +0000

I find really interesting the issues Maxine is commenting.
She seems to be very up to date both in gender problems as in politics.
Great article!!

Comment on Deepa Mehta: A Woman Making History by Onni Milne

Onni Milne — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:24:41 +0000

Re: Latoya Peterson’s article on ‘Not Rape’, I wish to contribute a poem I wrote in 1979:
THE PSYCHOLOGICAL CONDITIONING OF WOMEN OR WHAT HAVE WE GOT TO LOSE BUT OURSELVES/“Why did it happen?” we asked ourselves. “When and where did it begin?” We asked ourselves as we awoke from the sickly sweet nightmare of being “feminine.”/Instead of the superkalifragilistikexpialodotious experience we were expecting, we felt fear, shame, humiliation, helplessness, alienation and dissociation from our bodies./All these had penetrated the illusions of romance and security. We wept with sorrow for our lost and unknown selves./ We had a case in Canada recently where a 12-year-old girl was in relationship with an older man who said it was a ‘consensual’ relationship. Thankfully, the judge didn’t agree and charged him.

Comment on “Elders” Fight Misuse of Religion to Oppress Women and Girls by Tom Vitale

Tom Vitale — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:37:55 +0000

Of course Linda Mahoney is right ! Everyone who stands up against violence against women is a heroine to me !

Comment on Latoya Peterson: A Woman Making History by Onni Milne

Onni Milne — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:45:37 +0000

I wish to thank Latoya Peterson for her article on ‘Not Rape’ and the consequences of keeping silent. I was involved in the Women’s Movement of the 1970s. It breaks my heart to see and hear that women continue to be abused sexually, often with little recourse. It is clear the double standard for men and women continues to exist today. Bill Clinton is still seen as a credible power figure after his misadventures as President. If Hilary Clinton had been the one performing sexual acts, she would have been labelled a slut or worse. Women and girls continue to be seen as sexual objects to be used (and abused) at will.

Comment on Can Feminist Groups and Bloggers Bridge the Digital Divide? by soph

soph — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:11:14 +0000

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Comment on In Chile, Bachelet Steps Down by stainless steel meta

stainless steel meta — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:03:16 +0000

this is such an informative blog great work keep it up

Comment on In Chile, Bachelet Steps Down by chemical hoses

chemical hoses — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:39:30 +0000

thanks for the post it was really a nice one

Comment on Budget 2011: What Will Women Gain? by stainless steel metal hoses

stainless steel metal hoses — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:54:08 +0000

i think this is a very good budget if it the women are concern and their rights also

Comment on Is a Good Enough Stimulus Good Enough? by Linda Mahoney

Linda Mahoney — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:26:16 +0000

Gloria, I disagree that ALL the women’s groups have cut the President too much slack re the healthcare “reform” legislation. The National Organization for Women [NOW] has repeatedly posted, issued press releases, and otherwise notified anyone who is paying attention that this legislation is unacceptable if/when it carries any Stupak-like amendments or side deals for future restrictions. Some of us, including NOW President Terry O’Neill, have been speaking and demonstrating against the proposed coverage restrictions, as well as against the lack of regulation of the healthcare industry. It seems that the deals have been made by the President and some Congresspersons to expand coverage without any real efforts or mechanisms in place to keep costs down. And under the current legislation the insurance companies will continue to charge women more than men for the same coverage.

Women should not be supporting the current bill and the deals which will merely take more federal deficit dollars to pay the current bloated healthcare industry. We need TRUE REFORM! Not huge bonuses for middle managers who are paid to deny coverage. Reform will not happen as long as single-payer insurance is taken off the table prior to any “negotiations”. A bad healthcare bill is worse than no bill at all.

Comment on Courtney Martin: A Woman Making History by Krista Lyons

Krista Lyons — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:12:27 +0000

It’s wonderful to see attention called to Courtney Martin. She works very hard, and you can just feel how well-intentioned her actions are. This list is a great one. Thanks for calling attention to such outstanding women.

Comment on Tomorrow’s Journalism by Ellen Mrja

Ellen Mrja — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:27:16 +0000

This is a superb reflection on where the American press is, where it has been and where it might be heading. I agree with your assessment; news about women and produced by women has never been given its due.

In standard mass communications history texts, the first mention of female journalists is often in passing or – as author Marian Beadsley puts it – in “the footnotes.” One wonders how many stories never were told because they were considered too “chiffon.” Our error, of course, was compounded by our failure to understand the true stories from people around the globe, often with tragic consequences.

I look forward to the inclusion of voice in our press. May the collaborative spirit of inquiry and inclusion inform our futures.

Comment on Tomorrow’s Journalism by Barbara Lyske

Barbara Lyske — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:25:24 +0000

This is a terrific, thought provoking article. I will be reading this book.

Thank you.

Comment on “Elders” Fight Misuse of Religion to Oppress Women and Girls by himadou mounkaila

himadou mounkaila — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:28:59 +0000

THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR EFFORTS TO WARDS FEMINIST MOVEMENT

Comment on “Elders” Fight Misuse of Religion to Oppress Women and Girls by himadou mounkaila

himadou mounkaila — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:27:26 +0000

THANKS SO MUCH FOR ALL WHAT YOU ARE DOING FOR OUR FEMINIST MOUVMENT

Comment on Courtney Martin: A Woman Making History by Courtney Martin

Courtney Martin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:31:07 +0000

Thank you so much Catherine. These are exactly the kind of values I hope to be recognized for. You made my week!