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Rethinking Sexism: How Trans Women Challenge Feminism

December 27, 2009 19:56

It's been a long time since I wrote a blog post. And, I guess if I'm honest here, I'm not writing one now. I don't know when, or if, I'll ever blog regularly again. But, that's not the point of...It's been a long time since I wrote a blog post.  And, I guess if I'm honest here, I'm not writing...

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March 30, 2009 10:48

When I quit blogging (so I was only gone 9 months -- did you miss me?) I decided to turn on the feature that requires comments be moderated. I'd never done this before, but I began to get so many...When I quit blogging (so I was only gone 9 months -- did you miss me?) I decided to turn on the...

Ism's and Phobias, oh my

August 15, 2008 01:29

Every fiber in my being, every cell of intellect I am fortunate to possess tells me that I should consider the source and dismiss this out of hand and by no means allow my own feelings to be hurt by...Every fiber in my being, every cell of intellect I am fortunate to possess tells me that I should...

Happy Birthday, Jami!

June 20, 2008 11:30

Today is my very dear friend's 60th birthday. 60. Can you believe that shit? Wow. I mean 60. I thought it was a big deal when I turned 50 (ONLY 3 years ago!) but she is SIXTY!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JAMI!... Today is my very dear friend's 60th birthday.  60.  Can you believe that shit? ...

I DO!

June 16, 2008 10:36

Congratulations to the people of the State of California on this historic day! How cool is it that Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin get to be at the head of the line? 55 years together. In their 80s. Legally married.... Congratulations to the people of the State of California on this historic day! ...

Happy Father's Day!!

June 15, 2008 13:50

Today is a special day for me! It's Father's day! I am -- as nearly anyone who knows me surely understands -- unabashedly proud of my three daughters, and I (often) bore people as I regale them with stories of...Today is a special day for me!  It's Father's day!  I am -- as nearly anyone...

Obama for President!

June 04, 2008 02:34

Barack Obama sealed up the nomination tonight. I am inspired by him and excited about the possiblity of seeing him in the White House. Now, I just have to figure out how I can best support his candidacy and get...Barack Obama sealed up the nomination tonight.  I am inspired by him and excited...

PRIDE!

June 03, 2008 01:43

Yesterday was June 1, the beginning of Pride month here in the U.S. and the day of Motor City Pride held each year in Ferndale (and sponsored by Triangle Foundation). Rainbow Law Center had its first booth at Motor City...Yesterday was June 1, the beginning of Pride month here in the U.S. and the...

Recruiting Transgenders for Law School!

May 27, 2008 11:23

Mary and I are leaving for Florida again tomorrow, for 3 days. I was asked some months ago to speak before the Law School Admissions Council (LSAC) on the subject "Best Practices in Recruiting Transgender Law Students". LSAC is a...Mary and I are leaving for Florida again tomorrow, for 3...

How do I love thee?

May 26, 2008 12:26

You all know I'm a veteran. I'm proud of my service. I consider myself a patriot (this in apparent direct contradiction to my belief that nationalism is a crime most heinous). But, I abhor war. I believe, sincerely, that there...You all know I'm a veteran.  I'm proud of my service.  I...