This amazing report Promising Democracy, Imposiing Theocracy: Gender Based Violence and the US War in Iraq just came out a few months ago from Madre concerning the rising violence against women in Iraq since the US-led invasion. Check it out!
Author: Lisa
The Path
I wrote this poem after being told a friend had been brutally raped by two men. Heavy-hearted, I wrote this for her, and for my dear friends who are also Survivors of sexual assault. I’m thinking about my friend. My friend who was raped last night. Last week. Last year. Last decade. Last teenhood. I’m […]
Motionless
I just got an email from my senior highschool prom date who I haven’t seen or spoken to in ten years. *eyes shifting from side to side* I need time to get myself back together. Entirely too bizarre, even for me. The proverbial update question, “SO! What’ve ya been up to?” Oh I don’t know. […]
The Luxurious Feminist Read
Your Mind Never Goes Out of Fashion Support Your Local Feminist Value Your Mind and Your Body Well-behaved Women Rarely Make History Si Quieres Paz, Lucha por la Justicia Fem/i/nism n. the polcity, practice or advocacy of political, economic, and social equality for women. These bumper stickers are on my cork board. I’ve gathered them […]
Sex Traffic in the USA
Just found this at New America Media: Black Teens Majority of Sex Traffic in the USA
A Question from and for Young Women of Color
“Is sex even fun?” Getting real. That’s what I’m talking about.
My Current Bug with Feminism
I’m sick. I have a bug. I’ve been thinking about feminism. Probably too much. Couching. Ruminating. About how I walk around and am either joyfully grateful that I have knocked screens with some of the most articulate, real, insightful, and inspiring WOC writers I have ever read OR I straggle around this planet, aching for […]
More of this Stuff
I have no idea what is up with me today. These are ridiculous, but addicting. Random sets of 3’s: 3 things you WILL do in this lifetime: 1. Finish a book 2. Become a parent 3. Ride in a hot air balloon 3 songs with lyrics that have made you cry: 1. Christmas Shoes (SO […]
One Word Answers
Cuz I don’t have much to say today Answer all questions using only 1 word 1. Where is your cell phone? here2. Relationship? Beautifabulous3. Your hair? black4. Work? Tedious5. Your sister? Cleveland6. Your favorite thing? Writing7. Your dream last night? Weird8. Your favorite drink? Milk9. Your dream car? Electric10. The room you’re in? Office11. Your […]
Body Image, Beauty, and Bull
Thanks to BFP for bringing up this issue. As a Filipina, I gotta post this topic on my blog as well.Are Eyelids the Number One Beauty Concern in the Asian-American Community? AND THIS FOLLOWING POST RANKS IN THE TOP FIVE OF ALL TIME GREATEST POSTS EVERRRRRR ABOUT THIS SUBJECT:Almond Eyes from Claire Light I’ve commented […]