February 2012
5 posts
Woman in Comedy: A really scary thing happened to...
I don’t usually post serious things, and if I do, it’s a reblog of a rant I thoroughly agree with. This is different. I’m a large woman who has a distinct “don’t fuck with me” je ne sais quoi, but as I read this, I felt the helplessness Gaby Dunn experienced. I’m not a comedian (not professionally, though I am pretty fucking hilarious…sometimes), and...
“It’s not agonizing, it’s not shameful, it’s not particularly interesting. The...”
– Thought for Food: My abortion
Today in brave, smart, powerful women. You must click through and read the entire thing.
Thanks for sharing your truth, Nora.
(via apsies)
A must read.
(via guardiancomment)
How does one send this to another tumblr?
#stfuconservatives
Guardian Comment: Why I said yes to Professor Self →
guardiancomment:
Legendary novelist Will Self writes about why working at a university with people who pursue knowledge for its intrinsic value is truly liberating:
Here are two contrasting experiences. I read a short story I have written to a group of people, and when I’ve finished I invite questions,…
Professor Self, please teach me things. PLEASE!
STFU, Conservatives: Arizona Republican Introduces... →
nonplussedbyreligion:
Five GOP Senators in Arizona have introduced a bill in Arizona that would make the lives of teachers and professors a living hell inside and outside of school. Senator Al Melvin, Senator Andy Biggs, Senator Don Shooter, Senator Lori Klein, and Senator…
On behalf of all teachers everywhere: ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME WITH THIS BULLSHIT, ARIZONA LAWMAKERS?...
