Category Archives: Politics

Pro-equality NFL Player Calls Maryland Representative a “Narcissistic Fromunda Stain”

Brendon Ayanbadejo, a linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens, vocally supports equal marriage rights. Maryland state representative Emmett Burns, however, does not. Burns wrote a letter to the Ravens’ coach, critizing Ayanbadejo’s public support for same-sex marriage.  The letter read: I … Continue reading

Posted in Politics, Sexuality, Sports | Leave a comment

The Politics of Coming Out

I’ve mentioned the recent revelation about Sally Ride’s sexual orientation.  There is now some debate about whether Ride should have publicly come out during her lifetime, rather than posthumously. Andrew Sullivan of the Daily Beast writes: We can judge this … Continue reading

Posted in Coming out, Feminism, Politics, Sexuality | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Sexual Assault Victim Outs Her Assailants

The story: 16-year-old Savannah Dietrich hit up a party last summer, had some drinks, and passed out. Two teenage male acquaintances of hers were also at the party and sexually assaulted the unconscious girl, then took pictures of her and … Continue reading

Posted in Feminism, Politics, Rape and rape culture | Leave a comment