The Sex Wars

The Channel 4 Video “Gender Wars”

Here is the video that caused all the discussion: What do you think?

1 year ago

When DEI means Deny, Exclude, Intrude

The daily stroll last week took us down Claremont Avenue where large picture window affords a passing glimpse into a…

1 year ago

When Milton met Galileo

I chanced upon this painting of the meeting between Galileo and John Milton and had a flashback to undergraduate days…

1 year ago

Progress is a Myth: We Live in Regressive Times

I've chuntered about progress as a myth for years now. Mostly - it has to be said - out of…

2 years ago

Lying to the Young is Wrong

In his day, the Soviet poet Yevgeny Yevtushenko' was something of an international rock star whose readings could fill sports…

2 years ago

Affirmation Generation

Vimeo has taken down the video "Affirmation Generation" but you can see it here. Take the time to watch this…

2 years ago

Literal Nazis and the Retro-transing of History

 Researching Marienbad and the Savoy led me to Erika Mann and all the gossip, scandal, politics, and drama of her…

2 years ago

Reasons To Be Cheerful

So much gloom, doom, and disaster that it's important to find counterbalances. Here are a few recent bright spots. Glasgow…

2 years ago

Cats and Pronouns

Cats and Dogs Dogs have owners; cats have staff. That's now a familiar saying but just as accurate nonetheless And…

2 years ago

The View From Here: Signs of the Times and Chickens

I've been thinking about how we need to stop using the word "gender" to refer to people and why we…

2 years ago

New York City and Free Speech Not Welcome

Yesterday I took my stickybeaking self downtown to City Hall Park where Standing for Women was holding an event. You…

2 years ago

The House of Cards

Coming out of the Irish government this week is a truly helpful definition of “gender”. So for all you folks…

2 years ago

The Intersectional Cellar Door

I once shared the idea that 'cellar door' was considered by some to be the most beautiful sounding phrase in…

2 years ago

Put Out More Flags

My heart sinks down when I behold A rainbow in the street. With the end of June, in sight, I’m…

2 years ago

Burning the Books and their Authors

This tweet about toasting marshmallows on a fire stoked with Harry Potters brought to mind an odd incident from my…

2 years ago