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“Let Women Die” Act Is Passed

“Let Women Die” Act Is Passed

October 14, 2011 1 Comment

The “Let Women Die” Act, H.R. 358 just passed in the American House of Representatives. Now medical officials can”exercise their conscience” and deny pregnant women treatment, and leave them to die. Yes, you read that right. This is, believe it or not, is the “Protect Life Act.” So here’s the deal: Women on the brink ...

Let Women Die Rather Than Give Them Abortions

Let Women Die Rather Than Give Them Abortions

October 12, 2011 1 Comment

Very few things make me nauseous just by reading about them. This one succeeded. Next week the American Congress will vote on the “Protect Life Act.” Nicknamed the “Let Women Die Act,” this bill would allow federally funded hospitals to deny abortions to women even if not having them would cause them to die. The ...

Labour Guilt From A Dad-To-Be

So, we’re having this baby.  It’s due in a few weeks and we’re trying to get organized with all...

The 40-Year-Old Japanese Virgin

I recently heard about what is claimed to be the rising phenomenon of Japanese men remaining virgins for longer...

The Ladder Conspiracy

Ladders. Patriarchal conspiracy. I’ll explain… This week I climbed a ladder. I was trying to reach a loft space,...

Watching Porn During Sex Is A Turn-Off!

Dear Madame X, My boyfriend needs to look at porn while we have sex. It bothers me because I...

Repressed Sexuality And Feminism

Mrs. Dalloway is yet another feminist classic that I had to grow into. Wrapped up in Woolf’s instantly recognizable...

A Jolly Good Beer Festival

Last week saw a Big Thing come to our soggy little island. Well, it was a Big Thing for...

Lingerie For The Masses

Last weekend I was entertaining a guest, you know, the sort I was planning to have lots and lots...

The Brave Kick-Ass Disney Princess

All little girls want to be princesses… right?! It’s bad enough that toy aisles are separated out by what...

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