I’ve developed a love affair with the far reaching juju of Internet technology. And so have a community of activists, feminists, speakers and writers. Enter the “cyber-quilters.” The Cyber-Quilting Experiment grew from an effort to bring attention to how violence against women of color is very much alive and unwell.
BITCH:TECH
25 Nov 2008 10:15 GMT
Today is a happy day and women across the world should celebrate as Hillary Clinton has accepted President Elect Obama's offer to become his Secretary of State.
Reuters reports that the Democratic Party leadership has confirmed that Clinton is on track to be nominated,...
BITCH:NEWS
21 Nov 2008 22:20 GMT
- How I didn't know that Winona Ryder plays Spock's mom in the new Star Trek film, I'm unsure. Despite her whole "borrowing clothes without paying for them" problem, she's still one of my favorite actresses. However, The Guardian knew, and instead of perhaps discussing her role in the film, they did an oh-so-witty column about her falling ill on a recent Transatlan...
BITCH:NEWS
21 Nov 2008 10:30 GMT
In history, the most effective non-violent protests have been economic boycotts and general strikes. On International Human Rights Day, December 10th, the Day Without Gays boycott hopes to have the same effect, with your help!
BITCH:NEWS
20 Nov 2008 18:47 GMT
Back in April, a French court ruled that virginity was an "essential quality" that was to be expected of women upon marriage: if a man discovered his wife was not a virgin, he ask for an annulment. The decision has been particularly heated, because a woman's virginity is considered an "essential quality" under Islam. A French appeals court overturned the decision on Monday.
BITCH:NEWS
18 Nov 2008 20:50 GMT
We're big fans of Seesmic over here at BitchBuzz, so we're proud to announce that we've finally delurked ourselves and joined the conversation by posting our first video!
We've been looking for a friendly, welcoming vlogging community online, and have been a disappointed with other sites we've used, so we've turned to Seesmic in hopes that we'll find the connection, community and discussions that we're after.
BITCH:NEWS
18 Nov 2008 00:36 GMT
Amy Poehler - I thought I loved you a lot before, but it turns out, I'm even more in love with you than I ever imagined possible. While a lot of female celebrities tend to "give back" to their fans by releasing a greatest hits album or throwing a secret "vlog" as an "extra" on their latest DVD, Amy Poehler actually gives something back. Not money, but her time - something that is invaluable.
BITCH:NEWS
17 Nov 2008 18:00 GMT
Helen Mirren makes it really difficult to like her or want to go see her films when every time she opens up her mouth about rape, she says something completely and utterly offensive.
Earlier this year the 60-whatever-year-old pissed a lot of people off by saying that rape "isn't always criminal" and that, for example, under those "non-violent circumstances" people like Mike Tyson should be considered rapists.
BITCH:NEWS
17 Nov 2008 08:52 GMT
Obama is expected to quickly overturn the Global Gag Rule, among many other restrictive Bush policies, after he comes into office in January. For those who have mentally blocked the wrongdoings of the Bush administration, Bush reinstated Ronald Reagan's Global Gag Rule on his first day in office back in 2001. Obama also plans to
BITCH:NEWS
14 Nov 2008 09:05 GMT
Abortion is almost always criminalized in Uruguay, partially due to the country's Catholic roots, and partly due to jerks like their President. Uruguay Congress just barely passed a bill (17-13) that would decriminalize abortion before 12 weeks, but the bill is likely to be vetoed by their President, Tabare Vazquez.
BITCH:NEWS
14 Nov 2008 00:49 GMT