There have been plenty of ups and downs around the world (wide web) this week. Here’s just a taste of the things we’ve been keeping up on:
- Here’s Sarah Thomasin’s reaction to the tragic and ultimately unneccesary death of Savita Halappanavar. [The F Word]
- Transgender Europe (TGEU) provides a chilling account of the history of transgender homicides in a press release preceding the 14th annual Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) this November 20. [TGEU]
- Despite its strong following, Lorraine Berry argues that “The Walking Dead” has become a white patriarchy. Shucks! Just when you thought that things would be different in this post-apocalyptic series… [Salon]
- Ugh. PETA is at it again. Amanda Palmer responds to yet another tasteless ad featuring model Joanna Krupa. When will they learn? [Amanda Palmer]
- Speaking of repeat offenders, Victoria’s secret has finally issued an official apology for the headdress used during the label’s fashion show last week. [The Washington Post]
- Welcome to another episode of BOOM! ROASTED! Nancy Pelosi responds to sexist and ageist questions about her role as the House minority leader. Damn you Luke Russet! [Youtube]
- In case you haven’t heard, Measure B is a now-adopted law in LA county requiring the use of condoms during the filming of pornos. Here’s a Q&A with Measure B opponent and condom-using porn star, Jessica Drake. [Slate]
- Olivia Washington, daughter of the ultra-dreamy and Oscar-winning actor, Denzel Washington, is giving acting a go. In this excellent piece, Renee Martin examines the struggles dark-skinned women of color, like Olivia, face in Hollywood. [Clutch]
- Interested in gender-neutral loos? Read this article on how to go about it. [Feministing]
- Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor gets real and breaks it to Abby (and viewers) of Seasame Street that being a princess just ain’t a day job. [Youtube]
What’s been on your radar? Tell us so we can catch up!
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