“Yeek-yeek, woop woop, Why you all in my ear? Talking a whole bunch of shit that I ain’t tryin to hear.” – Ludacris. Logging in this afternoon, I found a particularly heartbreaking comment – more akin to a rant, actually – in the moderation queue to this post, which deals with some of my moreContinue reading ““I hope you get raped” – On living in the Middle East and being a “traitor to women.””
Category Archives: The F-Word
Alcohol, Harassment, and Crisis in Kiev
Last week, in Kiev, my cousin was in the residential neighbourhood of Obolon’ with a friend when it happened again – some drunk guy decided to go in for the kill, screaming obscenities and trying to cop a feel. His friend attempted to restrain him, telling him to “leave the girls alone.” “Girls?” He screamedContinue reading “Alcohol, Harassment, and Crisis in Kiev”
Sexist crap – from a supposed “radical feminist” – AGAIN
If you don’t feel like reading this latest rant of mine – check out my Gaza-themed guest post on Feministe. I tried to be a little more thoughtful than usual. Welcome to round 1324573645 of “neener-neener, you’re a SLUT!” With a feminist bent, no less! Behold, noted “radical feminist” Stormy, on the subject of rapeContinue reading “Sexist crap – from a supposed “radical feminist” – AGAIN”
The Fainting Couch: Lessons in Public Humiliation
I went to renew my visa today and after having found my way outside, I had to stand with my head against a tree. My boyfriend, noticing that I was very pale and probably not having some Silvan Elf moment, bought me a can of Sprite from a cornershop presided over by a young womanContinue reading “The Fainting Couch: Lessons in Public Humiliation”
Oscar, Louisa, and More: When the Guns Go Off…
I’m not a PUMA sympathizer, but I think this woman’s rage needs to be heard. Her daughter, Louisa, was shot by her other daughter’s ex. She is in a coma and not expected to make it. Her other daughter is battling cancer. In 2009, it looks like this woman, Betty Jean, may lose two daughters.Continue reading “Oscar, Louisa, and More: When the Guns Go Off…”
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