It’s time for a weekend edition of linkage. Not as much to work with today, hopefully everyone is enjoying their weekend! 🙂
abyss2hope challenges some rape myths, namely how some people deny the occurance of sexual assault in their minds by thinking of what happens in an assault in very melodramatic terms.
Womanist Musings writes about the alarming rise of hate groups and hate crimes since the election of President Obama.
Feministe reports on new restrictions on abortion in South Carolina, such as a day long waiting period, and that the requirement that ultrasounds be performed.
The Curvature reports on a Lutheran religious school, which a court has ruled may discriminate against and expel “suspected lesbians.”
Brownfemipower did a post on a tax workshop for strippers and other sex workers.
Season of the Bitch reports on abortion restrictions in Utah, which could put doctors on trial for murder.
Hear Me Roar wrote about the disturbing trend of news sites reporting incidents of violence against women as “weird news.”
RH Reality Check has an article on Obama and family planning aid.
MOMocrats wrote about NSA domestic spying.
Rachel of Rachel’s Tavern has written a great piece of the difficulties and complications of carrying pregnancies with multiple babies.
Crooks and Liars pointed out some super-icky comments by Michelle Malkin about old Republicans with erections! :S
Natalia Antonova has some snark for Dick Armey in light of his boorish comments directed at Joan Walsh.
From the crafty (and political!) department:
WhipUp has a series of posts on the Quilts for Obama exhibit, along with posts on Obama related crafts in general.
Etsy’s Dark Side has some info on mini books for gothic dollhouses made by one of our members.
Small-Town Elitist 