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Anti-Abortion Activists Hold First “Leave The Abortion Industry Day”

Jessica WakemanApril 16, 2013 //

Avital is teaching her son about reproductive justice. Read More »

Tiller Clinic To Reopen

The Kansas abortion clinic operated by Dr. George Tiller will reopen. Read More »

Generation Roe

Q&A with Sarah Erdreich, author of the book "Generation Roe." Read More »

Anti-abortion activists have many approaches to stopping abortion. One is to spread lies about the science around reproductive health. Another is to pressure women to feel guilty for terminating pregnancies, regardless of their reason. Another is to restrict abortion access through the courts. And yet another is to target the employees and property of abortion clinics, which includes harassment and violence towards abortion providers and damage to their buildings.

“Leave The Abortion Industry Day” on April 8 is one such effort towards that goal — and thankfully, an effort not involving violence. It’s a project of Abby Johnson, a former Planned Parenthood clinic director turned anti-abortion activist; “abortion industry” is a term used by anti-abortion folks to describe people who work in the women’s health field in regards to abortion. Keep reading »

Sexy Shoe Shines: Because Everything Has To Be Sexy Now

Jessica WakemanApril 16, 2013 //

it's a shoe shine, but sexier

Men! Why get a shoe shine when you can get a seXXXy shoe shine? That seems to be the theory behind Star Shine NYC, a new New York City shoe shine shop in the Financial District. At the “Hooters” of shoe shines, as some have called it, for $7, a buxom woman in shorts and a tank top will lean over your shoes as she wipes off the dog doo and polishes them until you can see the reflection of underboob. That won’t appeal to creepy dudes or anything! “It helps that they are very pretty,” a man told DNA Info, refusing to give his name. (I wonder why!) “But the prices are a little high if you don’t get the discount.” Keep reading »

Trans Woman Ally Robledo Uses Women’s Bathroom, Charged With Trespassing

Jessica WakemanApril 15, 2013 //

Trans MMA Fighter

Fighter Fallon Fox comes out as trans. Read More »

Fox News Trans Slur

Fox News illustrated a story about trans folks with "Mrs. Doubtfire" graphic. Read More »

Trans 1st Grader

Transgender 1st grader challenges Colorado school's bathroom rules. Read More »

How To Be A Douche, Lesson #1: Charge a transgender woman for “trespassing” after she uses the women’s bathroom in your grocery store and ban her from shopping in your establishment for one year.

Idaho trans woman Ally Robledo is being discriminated against by Rosauers supermarket in Lewiston because she was “peeing standing up” in the women’s room. Oh, you didn’t know the way you pee could get you in trouble with the cops, did you? Keep reading »

Frisky Q&A: Sarah Erdreich On Her Book Generation Roe

Sarah GrayApril 14, 2013 //

Roe Vs. Wade

Where do abortion rights stand today? Read More »

Ellen On Abortion Rights

"I want women to be able to choose," the actress says. Read More »

No Abortion Clinic?

Will Mississippi become the first state without an abortion clinic? Read More »

Forty years after the landmark decision, Roe v. Wade, which legalized abortion, a woman’s right to make her own reproductive decisions is still a hotbed of discussion in state legislatures and a target of lawmakers. Outside of these state capitals, talking about abortion is still largely taboo.

Sarah Erdreich is trying to open up a larger discourse about reproductive rights and the next generation of women. Generation Roe: Inside the Future of the Pro-Choice Movement tackles the difficult issues of stigma, activism, pop culture and how to talk about abortion as not just a scary political battle but a more nuanced, personal choice for all women.

I had a chance to speak to Erdreich about the book and what she believes are the biggest issues facing the women who came after Roe and the right to choose. Keep reading »

Rick Brainard, Colorado Councilman-Elect, Slapped Girlfriend To “Shut Her Mouth”

Jessica WakemanApril 13, 2013 //

You know those mouthy girlfriends! Sometimes they just need a good slap so she’ll “shut her mouth.” And throw in some hair-pulling and shoving, too.

Rick Brainard, City Councilman-elect of Grand Junction, Colorado, knows all about it. In fact, he admitted to slapping, pushing and hair-pulling to a police officer last Saturday when he was arrested for domestic violence against his girlfriend. Brainard initially denied the abuse, but then confessed that he slapped her because she needed to “shut her mouth.” He was charged with third-degree assault and harassment and spent three days, two nights, in jail. Brainard released a statement on Tuesday stating he still plans to serve on the City Council.

Methinks Rick Brainard is not so fit for public office after all. And, it turns out, so do the constituents calling for him not to be sworn into office in May — as are eight anti-domestic violence groups in CO. [The Daily Sentinel, KREX] (Thanks to reader Jim for the link!)

Today’s Lady News: Three Teen Boys Arrested, Charged With Rape, After Suicide Of Audrie Pott

Jessica WakemanApril 12, 2013 //

Three teen boys in California have been arrested and charged with the sexual assault of Audrie Pott, a 15-year-old girl, who committed suicide after pictures of the rape were posted online. Audrie was raped while passed out at a party in September 2012. The images were posted online and she killed herself eight days later. When will it end??? [People]
An editorial in USA Today suggested that the “left-wing” media has completely ignored the case of Philadelphia abortion provider Kermit Gosnell, who abused his patients. The reality, though, is that the media hasn’t ignored the story at all. [Salon]
Rep. Paul Ryan, a former Republican vice presidential nominee in the 2012 campaign, said he wants a country where abortion is “outlawed,” continuing, “We want a country where it isn’t even considered.” [Huffington Post] Keep reading »

“If Babies Had Guns, They Wouldn’t Be Aborted,” Says Republican Politician

Jessica WakemanApril 12, 2013 //

PP Attacked With Ax

Man vandalizes Indiana Planned Parenthood with an ax. Read More »

Tiller Clinic To Reopen

The Kansas abortion clinic operated by Dr. George Tiller will reopen. Read More »

Our Favorite Republican

... says male legislators "shouldn't even vote" on abortion bills. Read More »

Yeah, that’s an actual thing an elected official said. Like, for real. Republican Rep. Steve Stockman of Texas tweeted the remark today, which is cringeworthy on multiple levels — not the least of which shooting people with guns doesn’t sound very “pro-life” to me. Perhaps in his own well-documented twisted mind Stockman thinks that owning guns means you’re just protecting yourself, ergo fetuses (“babies”) need protection from big, bad Planned Parenthood; but this reads to me as an allusion to clinic violence against doctors who perform abortions. Dr. George Tiller was, after all, murdered by an anti-abortion extremist with a gun.

Ugh. There’s believing in a right to bear arms and there’s being a gun nut who suggests children should have guns. [Raw Story]

Marvel Sells “I Need A Hero” T Just For Women

Jessica WakemanApril 12, 2013 //

It’s rad when women are into comics, a sphere that suffers under the stereotype of being just for the Kevin Smith set. So you’d think Marvel might want to encourage to women and girls to dig their comics, right? Sometimes they do a good job, but sometimes it’s just an epic fail. Whoever made this juniors “I Need A Hero” T — a tight-fitting v-neck available in only girls/young women sizes — for “The Avengers” might want to go back to the drawing board. By way of comparison, an “Iron Man” T for girls sold by the Disney Store reads “Be A Hero.”

Boys, be a hero; girls need a hero. Yup, got it. And I have only one thing to say about that … HULK SMASH. [Huffington Post]

Sexist Beer Marketing

Lady beer expert pens open letter letter to beer enthusiasts. Read More »

Frisky Feminism!

Everything The Frisky has ever written about feminism! Read More »

Sexist Job Listing

They'll only hire you if you're attractive, female and under age 25. Read More »

Man Vandalizes Indiana Planned Parenthood With An Ax

Jessica WakemanApril 11, 2013 //

A 27-year-old man vandalized the Planned Parenthood clinic in Bloomington, Indiana, with an ax and splashed the clinic with red paint this morning. According to police, he targeted Planned Parenthood “due to abortions being performed there. He stated his intent was to damage the building because they ‘kill’ and ‘murder’ babies. He attributed his actions to his religious beliefs.” Clinic violence is domestic terrorism and it is scary. [IndyStar]
A florist has been sued by Washington state for refusing to sell flowers to a gay couple for their wedding. [Think Progress]
The Paycheck Fairness Act, which would protect women suffering wage discrimination, is still stalled in committee. [Think Progress]
On Ashley Judd’s aborted run for Kentucky’s Senate and what it means when we discuss gender and mental health. [Ms. Magazine]
Delaware is set to introduce a bill legalizing same-sex marriage. [Queerty] Keep reading »

Ann Coulter Calls For Meghan McCain To Be Killed. Yes, Really.

Jessica WakemanApril 11, 2013 //

Meghan In Therapy

The talking head saw a therapist over trashing of her body. Read More »

Slutshaming

Don't call Meghan McCain a "slut." Read More »

Glenn Beck Hurts Meghan

Glenn Beck made barfing noises talking about Meghan McCain's body. Read More »

wtf?!?!

Remiss as I am to give Ann Coulter any attention, this is just obscene: the Fox News commenter wrote a blog post in which she suggested Meghan McCain, daughter of Sen. John McCain and a Republican commentator, should be killed.

Coulter blogged on Fox about MSNBC host Martin Bashir, mis-stating (as NYMag.com explains) that he had suggested Republican senators wouldn’t support gun control unless they had members of their families killed:

“MSNBC’s Martin Bashir suggested that Republican senators need to have a member of their families killed for them to support the Democrats’ gun proposals. (Let’s start with Meghan McCain!)”

Yup, she just suggested that John McCain’s daughter should be murdered. Really, Ann Coulter? Keep reading »