Heather N. takes us back to Stonewall, birthplace of the modern Gay Pride movement.
Celibacy: When Same-Sex Attraction is a Cross
HeatherN comments on the case of a Catholic man who remains celibate due to his same-sex attraction.
Queer Dictionary Revisited
HeatherN follows up on some hotly debated aspects of her Queer Dictionary, and shares what she’s learned from commenters.
Open Thread: Is “Biological Sex” Actually Biological?
Are sex and gender really the same thing? Either both culturally constructed or both biological in origin?
Feminism, “Manning Up,” and the Zero-Sum Game
Man up (mæn əp) v. : 1. to be strong, 2. to achieve your goal despite the obstacles, 3. to work through obstacles without complaining, 4. to grow up and behave maturely.
My Dad
Heather’s dad has been there for her every day of her life. Here are a few of those days, in quotes.
Open Thread: How Do You Feel About Tattoos?
So any of you have any tattoos? If you’ve got multiple tattoos, do you have a favourite?
The Endless Cycle of Oil Dependance
HeatherN wonders if there is a way to lighten the USA’s dependance upon oil.
Palestinian Hunger Strike
HeatherN comments on the recent Palestinian hunger strike.
Nasa and Astronaut Safety: How Much is a Life Worth?
HeatherN wonders whether NASA is holding itself back by putting too much emphasis on astronaut safety.
Masculinity Olympics
HeatherN explains how masculinity and heterosexuality have traditionally been assumed to be one and the same in our society, and points to how this is changing.
Privilege, the Video Game: Version 1.1
HeatherN parses apart a metaphor comparing real-life social privilege with difficulty settings in a video game.
Obama and VAWA
HeatherN is pleased to hear that President Obama may veto a version of VAWA that doesn’t make allowances for LGBT individuals.
Is Obama the ‘First Gay President’?
HeatherN challenges the notion that President Obama can be considered The First Gay President, as Newsweek has titled him.
Tennesee’s New Sex-Ed, Or Lack Thereof
HeatherN hopes the new Tennessee law isn’t as disastrous as research suggests it may be.
Matthew Shepard’s Mother Speaks About Romney’s Alleged Bullying
HeatherN explores the idea that Mitt Romney’s flip reaction to his alleged bullying of a classmate calls into question his ability to advocate for the rights and safety of children.