The Sex Wars
The Channel 4 Video “Gender Wars”
Here is the video that caused all the discussion: What do you think?
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…
When Milton met Galileo
I chanced upon this painting of the meeting between Galileo and John Milton and had a flashback to undergraduate days…
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…
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…
Affirmation Generation
Vimeo has taken down the video "Affirmation Generation" but you can see it here. Take the time to watch this…
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…
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…
Cats and Pronouns
Cats and Dogs Dogs have owners; cats have staff. That's now a familiar saying but just as accurate nonetheless And…
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…
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…
The House of Cards
Coming out of the Irish government this week is a truly helpful definition of “gender”. So for all you folks…
The Intersectional Cellar Door
I once shared the idea that 'cellar door' was considered by some to be the most beautiful sounding phrase in…
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…
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…