“Black girls are six times more likely to be suspended than white girls…#SpringValleyHigh is everywhere.”
“The history of birth control in America is littered with instances of coercion.”
“Every year, thousands of women come from Ireland to England for abortions – illegal at home, and punishable in Northern Ireland by life imprisonment.”
Do female artists have to perform a “vanishing act” to get audiences to see them more clearly? This article on Joanna Newsom asks that question.
Seth Bogart of Hunx and His Punx and Gravy Train!!!! just collaborated with one of our favorite feminists, Kathleen Hanna on a song called “Eating Makeup”! Listen to it here.
“I never really wanted to be a singer—not with any longevity. But I always wanted to be a writer.”–Patti Smith
Why are women refugees being told that “rape is not a real issue“?
Finally! AfterEllen’s Chat Room is “place where women who date other women come together and answer questions about ex-girlfriends, friendships, family relationships and other topics…” The latest episode focuses on queer female friendships.
Are women “used” to being asked ridiculous questions? Check out this #CoverTheAthlete campaign.
If you live in Boston or will be visiting there between now and January 3, check out the Corita Kent exhibition!
What did we miss this week? Let us know in the comments! <3
