Category Archives: rape culture

CultureMap Dallas Launches With Victim-Blaming “Crime News” Story And Self-Righteous Response To Criticism

Posted on November 2, 2012 by

Anyone who follows me on Twitter will note that I occasionally rag on CultureMap Austin, a publication I actually wrote one piece for back when it launched in 2011. (Relive the memories!) CultureMap–there’s a Houston, Austin and now, Dallas, version–is … Continue reading →

Posted in crime, Dallas, legal issues, media, news, rape culture, sexual assault | 4 Comments

Backlash Against Forced Transvaginal Ultrasound Laws Gain Steam

Posted on February 22, 2012 by

Irin Carmon over at Salon addresses the increasing political and pop-culture backlash against forced transvaginal ultrasound laws, which we are all too familiar with now here in Texas. (Well, we’re familiar with the laws, less so the backlash, since ugh, … Continue reading →

Posted in abortion, feminism, health care, legal issues, media, navelgazing, news, politics, pregnancy, rape culture, religion, reproductive health | 1 Comment

Meet The Anti-Choice Judge Behind Texas’ Forced Trans-Vaginal Ultrasound Decision

Posted on January 11, 2012 by

The Texas Observer ran a piece late yesterday about the 5th Circuit’s decision to go ahead and allow Texas’ forced trans-vaginal ultrasound law to be enforced while its constitutionality is challenged in court, and it contains some pretty interesting (but hardly … Continue reading →

Posted in abortion, duders, feminism, health care, legal issues, news, politics, pregnancy, rape culture, religion, reproductive health, Rick Perry | 4 Comments

Let’s Be Really Clear About What A Trans-Vaginal Ultrasound Is

Posted on January 10, 2012 by

What is a trans-vaginal ultrasound, besides a medical procedure that Texas law requires doctors perform on abortion-seeking Texans whether they want it or not? Well, it sure isn’t jelly-on-the-belly. A trans-vaginal ultrasound is a penetrative procedure that studies have shown … Continue reading →

Posted in abortion, health care, legal issues, news, pregnancy, rape culture, reproductive health | 14 Comments

Monday Roundup Y’all

Posted on September 26, 2011 by

Relevant to your interests: Dallasite Nancy Upton went on the Today show and balled it up talking about American Apparel. There’s video! Why is everyone just now coming around to this Wayne Christian quote admitting anti-choicers are not just against … Continue reading →

Posted in abortion, crime, fashion, feminism, food, health care, incarceration, legal issues, media, news, politics, pregnancy, rape culture, religion, reproductive health, Rick Perry, sexual assault, socioeconomics | Leave a comment

Texas Sex and Gender News Roundup

Posted on September 13, 2011 by

It’s Tuesday. And you know what that means. Don’t you? Because I don’t. Someone please tell me. Biggish news: the Silsbee, TX cheerleader who was forced to cheer on her rapist and then pay the school district’s court fees, may … Continue reading →

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Three Rapes Reported In Nine Days At TCU

Posted on September 12, 2011 by

When three rapes are reported in nine days at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, y’all know it’s time to bring out the big victim-blaming guns. First, the straight story from the Star-Telegram: On Aug. 18, campus police received a … Continue reading →

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Texas Sex And Gender News Roundup

Posted on September 9, 2011 by

Is it michelada:30 yet? No? It’s not even 10:00 a.m.? Ugh. How the Texas health care system is “withering” under Rick Perry. A serial child rapist from Saginaw has been sentenced to life in prison, plus twenty years. Gov. Perry … Continue reading →

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Texas Sex and Gender News Roundup

Posted on September 8, 2011 by

Who watched the GOP debate last night? I didn’t. I ate fish sticks and watched the Tudors instead. I like my douchey despots dressed in old-timey clothes. Here’s the news: Warren Jeffs, child rapist, wants a new trial. Rick Perry … Continue reading →

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Does The Strip Club “Pole Tax” Perpetuate Rape Myths?

Posted on August 29, 2011 by

Last week, the Texas Supreme Court unanimously upheld a $5 tax on patrons of strip clubs as constitutional. The tax goes to sexual assault agencies and health programs for the poor. My inner feminist opines: why is the all-Republican, conservative … Continue reading →

Posted in art, crime, Dallas, domestic violence, entertainment, feminism, legal issues, media, news, politics, rape culture, sex industry, sexual assault, socioeconomics, workplace | 5 Comments