A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away… Actually, some time in the 1980s in a flat in Wimbledon, south west London, my Dad got really excited because the first Star Wars film was on the telly. Having taken my older brother to see all three films in the original trilogy at the ...
The first day of women’s history month did not go so well. After law student Sandra Fluke went before Congress to speak in support of access to birth control, radio host Rush Limbaugh called her a slut. “What does it say about the college co-ed Sandra Fluke, who goes before a congressional committee and essential ...
A Conservative MP backed by the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada would like to take a closer look at the contents of your womb. Not to be outdone by the increasingly surreal abortion debate imposed on our neighbours to the south, Conservative MP Stephen Woodworth is having a good think about tabling a private member’s bill ...
Michele Bachmann is now the first presidential candidate in history who has sworn to fight against “quickie divorce” and pornography. Last week Bachmann signed the “Marriage Vow” in which she promised to fight against pretty much everything: abortion, same-sex marriage, sex before marriage, divorce and pornography. It also states the homosexuality is a choice. Is ...
A gay rights activist has been beaten to death in Uganda in what’s being called a hate crime. David Kato “was one of the most visible defenders of gay rights” and had his picture on the front page of an anti-gay newspaper under the title “Hang Them” about four months ago. It’s no wonder he ...
Regardless of your sexual orientation, the TSA’s “pat down, feel up” security checks are invasive and uncomfortable. And giving the pat down must feel just as awkward. Oh wait – I forgot that gay men are always up for sex and like to grope other men, regardless of whether they want it or not. Yes, all gay men like to ...
Is an abnormally high reduction in the number of children born in your own race considered racist or genocidal? Or are you simply looking out for your family by allocating resources and making sure every child is wanted? A controversial billboard in Texas proclaims “Black & Unwanted” with a photo of a sad Black baby’s ...
The most recent argument against Marie Stopes sexual health charity is that they offer free abortions to their employees and families. But so what? Yes, they do provide free abortions. But the reason for this is because ”team members, their partners and dependants will be able to access MSI’s [Marie Stopes International] core services…without charge.” Abortion ...
Polygamy is a confusing issue. Is it a religious practice? Is it an evil thing? Are we prudes to reject it, or naive to accept it? As more high profile cases hit the courts, we are being asked to pick a side.
In America, anti-abortion advocates must be celebrating in the streets. Eleven states have passed laws this year restricting abortion and 370 state bills are under consideration. I think it’s time we finally accept that women will never be completely free to choose and there will always be an ongoing battle over rights to abortion. Also, for ...
So, we’re having this baby. It’s due in a few weeks and we’re trying to get organized with all...
I recently heard about what is claimed to be the rising phenomenon of Japanese men remaining virgins for longer...
Ladders. Patriarchal conspiracy. I’ll explain… This week I climbed a ladder. I was trying to reach a loft space,...
Dear Madame X, My boyfriend needs to look at porn while we have sex. It bothers me because I...
Mrs. Dalloway is yet another feminist classic that I had to grow into. Wrapped up in Woolf’s instantly recognizable...
Last week saw a Big Thing come to our soggy little island. Well, it was a Big Thing for...
Last weekend I was entertaining a guest, you know, the sort I was planning to have lots and lots...
All little girls want to be princesses… right?! It’s bad enough that toy aisles are separated out by what...
