On January 24th, 2011, a representative of the Toronto Police gave shocking insight into the Force’s view of sexual assault by stating: “women should avoid dressing like sluts in order not to be victimized”. This sentiment is not isolated. Slut shaming degrades women by defining them as "sluts" based on how they dress, how they look, or how they approach sex. And it is a major pillar of rape culture, facilitating victim blaming in many cases of rape, sexual assault, street harassment, and other despicable acts (Examples: http://thecurvature.com/category/feminism/slut-shaming/ ).
In response to the officer's vile comments, Toronto's feminist community organized a creative protest known as a "SlutWalk." This protest is being mirrored in many cities to protest rape culture, sexual assault, and slut shaming.
Take a stand against the violence. Email us if you're interested in volunteering for us: slutwalkbaltimore@gmail.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Slutwalk-Baltimore/188619711184661?sk=info
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/SlutwalkBalt
The event starts in 30 minutes
and it lasts until 3. Its right on the harbor near the science center. Come on down and show your support.
Christine O’Donnell walks off an interview with “Piers Morgan” because he asks her a question about gay marriage.
Slutwalkbaltimore meetup?
I feel as though this event would be a perfect opportunity for all us swingin hipsters to meet our favorite bloggers. How many of you would like to smokeup-i mean meetup with your tumblr friends? Ill talk to brennan about,a location,etc
… that is the nature of politics: poly, meaning more than one, and ticks, meaning blood-sucking parasites.
—Kinky Friedman (via liberationfrequency)
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(via Anti-Rick Perry Ad | Have You Ever Had Sex With Rick Perry | Robert Morrow | Mediaite)
Why the Star Wars font?
What.
Hey, men friends, get on this.
I know there are people who don’t like it when guys call themselves feminists because they’ll never be able to relinquish their privilege, but I’m all for dudes calling themselves feminist.
I agree. People of any gender can be feminist. The more allies the better!
Not to mention there are plenty of trans* folk who are not women but are subjected to the same discrimination women face if they are perceived as such, on top of the obvious trans* erasure.
Love,
Taylor
