As members of Gabriela protested outside the US embassy in Manila, police used batons and shields to break up the rally. This rally called for an end to the US military presence in Asia and demanded justice for a the alleged rape of a Filipina by a US solider in Japan.
Author: Lisa
Glorious Announcement
Just so ya’ll know, I’m ecstatic to report that I am the newest editor to join Make/Shift magazine. A non-profit, indie feminist magazine, Make/Shift is simply the most inclusive and progressive magazine among all the ones out there documenting the evolving feminisms . I’m very proud and honored to join such an amazing force of […]
Great News!
As many of you know, I have been working on my writing career for quite some time now. If I’m just breaking your bubble now, I’m sorry to report that administrative positions in higher education is NOT my sole purpose in life and I have been actively working on my writing career in the field […]
You Can Go Where the Sun Don’t Shine, NOW
I’m so furious right now, I can’t write very much about this. More to come later this week when I have time to calm down. Have you ever read something or overheard a conversation that makes you so furious that you could swear it has taken years off your life? That’s pretty much what happened […]
Asian/APIA Feminism
What up everyone – welcome to March! Happy Women’s Herstory Month! To kick off this fantastic month of womynhood, Profbwoman has a p-h-e-n-o-m-e-n-a-l list of Asian and APIA feminists whose work speaks for itself. Ahhh, the pride….
Listening to the Feminist Blogosphere
My last post Fertility and Invisibility seems to be right in time for the latest debacle in the feminist blogosphere. Once again, I am convinced that neither pro-choice or pro-life is where I want to set up camp. Here’s the story: Once upon a time, BlackAmazon writes one of her brilliant pieces that centralize attention […]
The Ivory Tower is the Assassin’s Hiding Place
I am beginning a series with this title: The Ivory Tower is the Assassin’s Hiding Place because of recent events at U of M. Get this: Andrea Smith was denied tenure. Before anything, she was nominated for the Nobel freaking Prize. For those who are new to my blog, you may not know this about […]
The Ivory Tower is the Assassin’s Hiding Place
*–Please Distribute Widely and Join Our Local Action Campaign!– * * * *Native Feminism Without Apology!* *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *February 25, 2008 *Statement of University of Michigan Students and Faculty in Support of Andrea Smith’s Tenure Case* CONTACT: TenureForAndreaSm…@gmail.com On February 22nd, 2008, University of […]
Happy Birthday To Me
Today is my birthday! I took the day off work. The city, the world, is mine for the day. Of course you can leave me unlimited messages of love and imaginary balloons to help me celebrate! Happy Birthday to me!
2008 State of the Self Address
It is my birthday today and my second annual State of the Self address. I began this last year, on my birthday, to declare who I am, what I am, where, and why I am to the world. Last year, I delivered it to a living room full of loved ones who cheered and applauded […]