Fox Nation cannot take a joke.
US government defends deportation of 4 yr old citizen, reigniting debate over anchor babies
Some thoughts on Libya.
Help some students put together a trans* zine for their women’s college. I will say that as the proud graduate of a women’s college that I think it’s possible for a women’s college to be a safe space for transgendered students without diluting its mission of educating and empowering students who are marginalized in traditional classrooms/campuses because of their gender identity (or the fluidity there of). I know a lot of alums express concern over that — particularly because sometimes the campus resources that would otherwise go to “women’s” issues like sexual assault prevention, etc., seem to go to “protecting” this new identity. This is a trick — it’s part of the competitive rhetoric people in positions of authority use to keep marginalized groups divided and not talking to each other or working towards solidarity. We aren’t in competition for bites of a slice of pie — we’re trying to make sure EVERYONE gets pie and to demand more if the pie we have been provided with is not enough.
Speaking of collegiates: this Native student group could use a little moral support.
The Hunger Games has some early casting and fandom fail.
Getting an abortion is SECRETLY a tax issue. Also: grammatical. Also: take a nap, pregnant chicks, or you can get arrested. Regardless of your arrest history, you still will realize less professional success and make less money once you spawn. You’ll also probably be more stressed. Great!
Sarah Monohan comes forward about child sexual abuse and the film industry.
From ChronoCatfish: The most damning promo of all time.
From Casey: The 100 “best” female characters of all time.
Reflections of a frustrated woman gamer
OMG THE NEW WONDER WOMAN!!!!!!!!!!!!
Animorphs WTFery — why re-do the covers anyways??
Jesus, it’s been a race-bendy week.
An ebay auction goes horribly right! <3
David and Goliath, Hot Topic, and one particular Etsy seller all steal the shit out of other people’s designs.
Knut the polar bear died.
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And they don’t get any better.
SunlessNick(Quote) (Reply)
I really hate that the anonymity of the internet gives people license to unleash their inner rudeness.
For the record, the costume’s been revamped. The comments still lean toward vile.
sbg(Quote) (Reply)
That looks… better. Less shiny vinyl, and no heels on the boots. But lord, given the physics of breasts, nobody can look good running in a molded plastic cup bustier. It’s not even an attractive sort of jiggle.
Meh.
Jennifer Kesler(Quote) (Reply)
BOTH VERSIONS OF THE COSTUME LOOK TACKY[/rage]
“Bigger hair …and bigger tits!
“Yeah, hookers always look better fighting crime with bigger hair!”
Aaaand I’m out. >_>V
Casey(Quote) (Reply)
The costume is part of the whole identity – as Daredevil put it “that’s they know who you are.” And a bright flashy costume DOES help conceal your identity, because those are the features that stick in people’s minds – not how tall you were or what kind of build you have.
Patrick McGraw(Quote) (Reply)
One thing that is bugging me something awful, but that shouldn’t be surprising, is how everything keeps tal;king about this series in comparison to “the Lynda Carter original.”
Look, I understand that the TV show in question was probably WW’s highest-profile exposure in popular culture, but it’s really a minor footnote in WW’s history, with over 30 years of stories told before it, and over 30 years of stories told after it.
On that note, today’s “target demographic” audience of 20-35 year-olds who don’t read comics? They don’t know WW from a show that ended before they were born. They know her from Justice League.
Patrick McGraw(Quote) (Reply)
“NBC’s Wonder Woman reboot.”
Is this really what they’re doing? It’s not a new WW series, just rehashing a show the execs remember from when they were young? No chance to see a show influenced by the groundbreaking work done by the likes of George Perez, Greg Rucka, or Gail Simone?
Every press release I’m seeing seems to scream that this show isn’t for WW’s existing fanbase at all. I’m going to go re-watch my Justice League DVDs.
Patrick McGraw(Quote) (Reply)
Am I the only one who’d like to see Etta Candy and her sorority sisters tag along with WW? She needs a posse/random gaggle of female friends. Hell, I’d even like Steve Trevor to be her love interest again.
[/likes the really, really, REALLY old stuff]
Casey(Quote) (Reply)
You’re not the only one. Keep Steve Trevor in the dustbin, but Etta Candy (preferably influenced by what Gail Simone has done with her in recent years) would be awesome.
Patrick McGraw(Quote) (Reply)
Isn’t Etta Candy like, a military officer nowadays or something? Even though they’d probably botch it up HORRIBLY, I’d love to see old-school I’M FAT AND EAT CANDY I DON’T GIVE A FUCK Etta on TV…but of course a happy fat person with no body issues just wouldn’t see the light of day right now.
Casey(Quote) (Reply)
She’s an intelligence officer, currently working for Mr. Terrific’s Checkmate unit. Her attitude remains unimpeded.
Patrick McGraw(Quote) (Reply)
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