In 17 days, I will be leaving for two months to study, research, and write in the Philippines, my parents homeland and the mysterious keeper of a large portion of my identity. I enrolled and was accepted into the Philippine Studies Program where I will be an independent researcher studying transnational feminism, solidarity, post colonial […]
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New Edition, New Kids on the Block, Feminism, Ageism
Trust me, there’s a connection. Like many 25-35 year olds out there, I was a Blockhead. A blockhead, for those that don’t know are fans of the 80s group New Kids on the Block who caused many a sleepless night back when I was a TeenBeat, TigerBeat, Bopper, YM, and 17 magazine reader. NKOTB was […]
This Seriously JUST Happened
I was leaving a comment on a blog about feminism. I try to practice what I preach and use comments as an avenue of supporting other writers and bloggers. At times, I get nervous that what I’m conveying will be distorted or misunderstood – one of the many hazards of online communication. As soon as […]
More of that Helen Zia Genius Stuff
If you’re a regular reader of my blog, you know that I tend to freely admit my idolatry for Helen Zia. That practice is what I call Zialotry: noun. The continued practice, thought process, advocacy, and idolatry of Helen Zia. Origin://The Sudy Verr Online Dictionary of Feminist Verbs// Zia is the host for As I […]
Choice Hotels Under Scrutiny for Human Trafficking
When folks talk about modern day slavery, a lot of folks tend to think of the large scale problems like sex trafficking. It’s easy to forget that in human trafficking everyday migrant workers are abused and exploited and are, literally, held captive and forced to work incomprehensible hours and endure abuse. Such has been the […]
Memorial Day Thoughts
Memorial Day. It’s one of those holidays that mean something other than it’s actual purpose. This weekend is usually the kickoff to summer instead of it actually being about remembrance. I’m not a history expert, nor do I know much about diplomatic or democratic issues. What I do know is that millions of people and […]
On our way to the movies…
I haven’t been feeling my best the past few days and so when Nick asked me what I wanted to do tonight, the first night of a long weekend, I thought a movie sounded just fine. Most of the summer blockbusters will open next weekend and so we had slim pickings. We chose Made of […]
Love & Race
H/T to Vox ex Machina I’m in an interracial relationship and it’s a marvel to think how it would have been illegal to fall in love with Adonis not too long ago. Celebrate the 41st anniversary of Loving vs. Virginia, the case that legalized love despite race. I cannot wait for the day when […]
Disability BLog Carnival at CripChick’s Place
Great stuff — Head over there and read up!
Old Fashion Feminist Talks: Gender and Relationships
Being in relationship, being in community with peers who support us and mentors who challenge, is critical to a transformative feminist relationship to self and the world. One of those primary relationships is, of course, a romantic partner. In my (usually) blissful world with Adonis, I normally hurdle things like dishes, your-turn-to-scrub-the-loos, I can’t stand […]