A little late this week, because I had a dancing-induced hangover this week.
Abortion. On demand. (Aoife O’Riordan)- What does abortion on demand really mean? An exploration of this, and why the womb-botherers are so down on the whole idea.
How white supremacy works (Reni Eddo-Lodge)- Reni tackles what white supremacy is and how it manifests. A must-read for any white people who think white supremacy just involves the KKK.
Trans women in feminism: nothing about us without us (Celeste R West)- Spells out a really important position while debunking transphobia. An important read.
The Nude: Why? (G.Bénard)- An analysis of society’s hang-up on nudity in art, featuring some absolutely beautiful nudes.
Let Spare Rib reflect all the richness of online feminism (Reni Eddo-Lodge)- There’s been a lot of sneering at online feminism in the wake of the announcement Spare Rib magazine is coming back. Reni celebrates online feminism.
I might be glad about the return of Spare Rib – but let’s not pretend online feminism isn’t vital (sian and crooked rib)- Sian also celebrates online feminism, because it really is vital, yo.
Natural Allies (itsjustahobby)- Jem highlights similarities in oppressions experienced by trans women and sex workers. A thought-provoking piece.
9 Things Not to Say to Someone with Mental Illness (siaware)- A list of phrases which are thoroughly unhelpful when expressing your support of people with mental health problems. I think I’ve been guilty of most of them, so I found the suggestions of what to say instead really helpful.
Open Your Mind to the New Psychedelic Science (Wired)- A report on the Psychedelic Science conference, and the therapeutic potential of psychedelic drugs.
And finally, big cats are just cats after all, and therefore really love laser pointers.
Another angry woman 