Category Archives: News

When Speaking Out Helps

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Jackiebot

You can’t visit any media outlet today without seeing a couple dozen people speaking out against one thing or another. I love seeing people stand up for what they believe in. I love, even more, when those cries don’t fall … Continue reading →

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That’s What I’m Talking About: Nudity, Rape, and H.B.I.C.s

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Boo

Is there a difference in saying “sexual assault” versus the word “rape”? Hell YES there is. It’s time to stop understating the brutality of sexual abuse and violence by the words you use, Mainstream Media. You don’t say “fatal bodily … Continue reading →

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Football is not more important than protecting children.

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Boo

Fair Warning: Foul language and strong opinions ahead.  If you’ve followed any of the ongoing saga of Jerry Sandusky, former coach for the Penn State football program, then I think you probably get this post’s title reference. Long story short: … Continue reading →

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That’s What I’m Talking About: The Digital Women Edition

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Boo

Where are all the women in the digital media? (This article is a bit limited, but I think the main point here is: Why aren’t more women being interviewed by the media and portrayed as experts and movers and shakers … Continue reading →

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That’s What I’m Talking About: Offensive Linewomen, Veil Burning, and of course, Vaginas

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Boo

The debate continues to get more complicated as a special committee makes recommendations to the CDC that boys should also get the controversial HPV vaccination. (via NPR) Yemeni women burn their veils in protest of Ali Saleh’s regime. (via CNN) … Continue reading →

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