The gatekeepers of news have lost their keys – The Drum Opinion (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

“None of this simply to defend Julia Gillard. In fact, one of the most telling pieces on the day’s events came not from the mainstream media, but from the blog of the Overland journal, and it was far more incisive, eloquent and devastating in its criticism of the PM:

If winning or losing in politics was merely a matter of who had the best one-liners to throw along with their stones, then Gillard won yesterday hands down. But politics is not simply about whip-smart wisecracks and cutting speeches. It’s about policies and practices, legislation and social organisation.

Yesterday, the Gillard Government also passed welfare reforms through the Senate that will cut single parent payments by between $56 and $140 a week. This is a measure that will disproportionately affect women, and particularly those in the sectors of society that the Labor Party is traditionally supposed to represent.

… If we want to stand up for women, let’s start by standing up for these women.”

via The gatekeepers of news have lost their keys – The Drum Opinion (Australian Broadcasting Corporation).

Women’s physical security | No Country for Women

Women’s physical security | No Country for Women.

Why Sex Before Marriage Is the Moral Thing to Do | Alternet

Why Sex Before Marriage Is the Moral Thing to Do | Alternet.

European Women’s Lobby Européen des femmes : Home

European Women’s Lobby Européen des femmes : Home.

How Collective Shout shames women and girls « No Place For Sheep

“Whichever way you look at it, Collective Shout is indeed “slut shaming” women and girls, as well as striving to deny them the right to choose how they will dress themselves. They are attempting to impose a dress code on women and girls, one that accords with their notions of what is and is not “sexualising.” They are attempting to gain control of the appearance of women and girls by intimidating retailers to the degree that they will only stock what Collective Shout determines to be suitable apparel.”

via How Collective Shout shames women and girls « No Place For Sheep.

Women’s Web

womens web

We Never Said “We Wanted it All”: How the Media Distorts the Goals of Feminism | Alternet

We Never Said “We Wanted it All”: How the Media Distorts the Goals of Feminism | Alternet.

The World Needs More Geek Girls — And Here’s Where They’re Coming From Now | Alternet

The World Needs More Geek Girls — And Here’s Where They’re Coming From Now | Alternet.

The New Misogyny: What It Means for Teachers and Classrooms | Alternet

The New Misogyny: What It Means for Teachers and Classrooms | Alternet.

Christian Patriarchy to Men: You don’t have to grow up!

Christian Patriarchy to Men: You don’t have to grow up!.

h/t Nelson

Rigid gender roles hurt men in the workplace | Lousy Canuck

Rigid gender roles hurt men in the workplace | Lousy Canuck.

What is this “IT” that women should want all of? « No Place For Sheep

What is this “IT” that women should want all of? « No Place For Sheep.

How to Get More Women At the Table | Think Tank | Big Think

How to Get More Women At the Table | Think Tank | Big Think.

Michigan Republicans Struggle to Justify “Vagina” Ban | AlterNet

Michigan Republicans Struggle to Justify “Vagina” Ban | AlterNet.

Religion and Feminism

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via Religion and Feminism.

Dealing with badly behaving speakers | Blag Hag

Dealing with badly behaving speakers | Blag Hag.

Making casual bigotry cost, with minimal splash damage | Lousy Canuck

Making casual bigotry cost, with minimal splash damage | Lousy Canuck.

Accidental nudity « No Place For Sheep

Accidental nudity « No Place For Sheep.

Dear Girls — Here’s Why Nasty Old Religious Men Are Terrified of You | | AlterNet

Dear Girls — Here’s Why Nasty Old Religious Men Are Terrified of You | | AlterNet.

Christian Patriarchy: Fear, fear, FEAR

Christian Patriarchy: Fear, fear, FEAR.