On Our Radar: Feminist News Roundup

Here’s what we’re reading today:

• A major poll of Latino voters asked people who didn’t vote why they stayed away from the polls: 25 percent said a lack of time in their day, 24 percent cited a lack of knowledge about their polling place, 19 percent said frustration with “bad candidates,” and 14 percent lacked a photo ID required to vote.  [Colorlines] 

• Since the Republicans control the House and Senate now, Obama has promised to take executive action on immigration reform. [New Republic] 

• A college advises students to practice “preventative” facial expressions in the mirror to avoid being harassed or assaulted. People are now tweeting #myantirapeface. [Alternet]

• What does it mean to be a “good woman”? A writer analyzes the portrayal of Carrie in Homeland. [Role Reboot] 

• Here’s a look at the bizarre piece of corporate jargon “opening your kimono.” [Code/Switch]

• Someone managed to write an actually compelling and meaningful essay about Taco Bell. Writer John DeVore writes about how the fast food chain has helped him warm up to his biracial identity. [Eater] 

• I also love this essay on science, family, and science fiction. [Midnight Breakfast] 

• There’s a debate going on over the manufacturing of a “This is What a Feminist Looks Like” shirt that’s been a big hit in England. An investigation found that the shirts were being made in sweatshops, but the designers say that’s not true. [Daily Mail, Guardian]

What did I miss? Add what you’re reading to the comments.