I read things. I find them interesting. I hope you do too.
Against Carceral Feminism (Victoria Law)- Excellent long read on the state and violence against women.
The Connecting Threads (truthout)- Comic series illustrating links between the garment industry and the rescue industry.
Why thousands of satisfied racists are sharing that viral catcalling video (Lindy West)- On that video and why it’s popular among racists.
The claims against Jian Ghomeshi show we still need to talk about sexual consent (Kitty Stryker)- One of the best comment pieces on this whole sorry mess.
do you know about jian (Nothing In Winnipeg)- On dealing with predators.
Ending Gender Assignment at Birth Would Liberate all People (Daniel Borgen)- A compelling case for a very radical demand.
Learning difficulties, signing on for JSA and hoping for a merciful jobcentre adviser (Kate Belgrave)- A heartbreaking look at the current state of affairs.
(The long awaited) Polyamory and Activism theory (Angry For A Reason)- This is old, but still very, very relevant as the problems are ongoing.
Gender Neutral/Queer Titles (Gender Queeries)- Not sure how to address someone gender-neutrally? Here’s a handy guide.
Supporting Someone Through An Abortion (Because I’m A Woman)- A guide to actually being helpful.
Putting feet on the ground (kojothelibsoc)- On powerful solidarity with friends and families of victims of police violence.
Xbox Live Demands (Julia Lepetit)- How I want it to go down when men ask to be made a sandwich.
London’s Housing Boom (Reni Eddo-Lodge)- Reni summarises the housing situation in London.
And finally, shhh. This little hummingbird is asleep and omg the snoring.