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Category Archives: Activism
Choice, homelessness, and privilege
During a recent intensive Nonviolent Communication training, i attended a session on choices. Our usual response is to submit or rebel because we think we have to do certain things, we don’t have a choice. The have-to that popped into … Continue reading
Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome
I learned about Joy DeGruy Leary’s work in a class i am taking on Transforming Oppression. As part of a class, we attended a talk she gave. I was impressed by the talk – and shocked and infuriated. Shocked by … Continue reading
New Book on Singlism
I am so excited to let you know that Bella DePaulo has edited a new book that was just published: Singlism: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Stop It. The list of contributors is very diverse and … Continue reading
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Tagged Bella DePaulo, matrimania, Rachel A. Buddeberg, singlism
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DOMA, Gay Rights, and Anti-Marriage Stance
When i found out that the law-firm that was supposed to defend DOMA for the House withdrew, i posted the story to my Facebook page with the following comment: “I guess DOMA is doomed! Time to stop defending an outdated … Continue reading
Hunger Fast
There are now over 30,000 people, including 28 members of Congress, who have joined the hunger fast. I have committed myself to try to live on a Foodstamp budget – $4 per day. That seems pretty low, so we’ll see… … Continue reading
Malnutrition
I broke my fast this morning – a day earlier than i had planned. The effect of my fast yesterday was just too much: I felt light-headed, tired, and weak. And i didn’t even fast completely yesterday! I ate a … Continue reading