On Our Radar: Feminist News Roundup

Here’s what we’re reading today: 

• Ugh. People are dressing up as Ray Rice for Halloween. Janay Rice tweets that “it’s sad, that my suffering amuses others.” [Colorlines] 

• Gay, bisexual, and transgender people in prison in California filed suit last week, arguing that the way the state keeps them in a segregated units leads to discrimination and harassment. [RH Reality Check] 

• Yes, it’s controversial. But is the Affordable Healthcare Act working? When reporters crunch the numbers, it looks like Obamacare is actually doing most of what was promised. [New York Times] 

• Here’s a look at how the city of Chicago has forced homeless people out of the places they usually find shelter outside. [Citylab] 

• A short comic spoofs how breast cancer awareness month has led to pink ribbon everything. [The Nib] 

• Last Friday’s school shooting in Washington was the 39th school shooting this year. What’s different about the US and Europe that creates so many school shootings here? [Sociological Images] 

• Spike Lee directed a short documentary (sponsored by Chevrolet) about Little Leaguer Mo’ne Davis. Maya at Feministing said it best, “As much as I hate being moved by a video that is ultimately a Chevrolet ad, they totally got me.” [Feministing]

Anything we missed? Let us know what you’re reading in the comments!