Saying Outrageous Things on the Internet 

This was my face earlier today when I read a bold-faced lie concerning my gender. It was less a reaction of anger and more one of utter astonishment that anyone could post such an easily-refuted statement about another human being. Keep in mind that the arguments proposed by Dart come from a person who feels […]

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LBGT and the Slippery Slope Fallacy

In what seems to be fast becoming a weekly feature of this blog (and one I really need to move away from – more light-hearted posts are I think, sorely needed), I find myself yet again feeling the need to address some inaccuracies from TA. (why do you do this Ben, why?!) I’m not going […]

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Guest Post by Laura Beth @HotShotHeadlines: Raising Awareness About Domestic Violence — The Melodramatic Confessions of Carla Louise

Hi everyone! As you know, I like to separate each month into creating categories to help tell people’s stories. As I’m a big believer in intersectional feminism, and I am unable to tell stories that aren’t part of my narrative, I often call upon others. This month I’m looking to raise awareness about abuse: it […] […]

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‘No True Feminist’

A few days ago I wrote an article exploring another article that was in turn trying to assert feminism gives women carte blanche to do whatever they want, without consequence. The author, Talon, has written another essay along similar lines – it is by and large, repetition, though framed in such a way that I felt […]

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Feminism as Mitigation?

Quoted from here: Imagine there is a belief system that allows you to get away with any mistake you have ever made and promises you not only freedom from any negative consequences, but accolades and rewards as well. No matter what you do, this belief system will be always ready to swoop down and defend you […]

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#IamAFeminist – Double Standards

I already wrote a post discussing my personal experience during the #IAmAFeminist Twitter trend. However, I’d now like to point out some of the double standards I discovered (none of which were any surprise, but something that warrants highlighting, even if only to point out the despicable behaviour exhibited by some). Whilst I will admit […] […]

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