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by: Christine

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:24:33 +0000

Hi Heather, I know this is an extremely old entry but it has been on my mind SO much lately — I have been quoting you to like everyone I talk to — in the wake of the Sarah Palin brou-ha-ha. I just wrote an entry on my political blog in which I cited you extensively (I linked to the Scarleteen version of this entry).
http://electionyearweltschmerz.blogspot.com/2008/09/scary-no-choice.html
Just wanted to let you know that your essays like this one really stay with me and become sources of intellectual provocation that I draw from again and again…

by: ellie

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 22:33:51 +0000

Please don’t assume that all conservatives are anti-choice or anti-feminist.

I just believe in fiscal responsibility. Which = conservative in my book.

I see Statism on both sides of the red/blue divide and it makes me want to scream regardless of affiliation.

by: Cassandra

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 17:13:32 +0000

The flawed logic behind that sign simply amazes me. I really shouldn’t be surprised, I suppose, but I am. People continually amaze me with their willingness to be sheep. Who needs to actually *think* about important things like relationships and reproduction, nevermind religion? argh…

by: alecia

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 14:31:05 +0000

this is an amazing rant, heather. definitely my favorite so far, too! i’m printing it out and sticking it to my office door, for inspiration and conversation-starting, because the conservative logic of marriage being the answer to all problems has certainly gotten into the air and become something that people just believe uncritically - you do a beautiful job of dissecting the “logic” in it.

by: Pedgehog

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 13:03:35 +0000

This is the first time I’ve read your blog. I’m blown away - you are awesome. I work in a clinic too, and I feel the exact same way, although I could never articulate it as you just have. Thanks for standing up for women and being amazing.

by: Jeyoani

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 06:16:17 +0000

=gag me

by: Jeyoani

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 06:15:41 +0000

CHOOSE WIFE

by: erin

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 02:31:23 +0000

this has to be my fave rant yet! please don’t misunderstand; i love your site, i think your do amazing work. i’m “cool aunt erin” to twin 9 year old girls, and i fully intend to introduce them to scarleteen in a few years (hopefully!) when the time comes, as i know they won’t get straight info in the environment the unfortunately live in.
you’ve enlightened me as well; i find myself ranting more and more about portrayals of women in media, and arguing statistics about rape and abortion rates with a certain co-worker who never wanted children, has 2 now, and doesn’t believe in abortion. it’s mind-boggling and exhausting, i don’t know how you do it.
thank you for all of your hard work.
take care of yourself too!

by: Jill

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 20:22:03 +0000

“Herpes sores, in case no one told you, are all the rage now, because with all that public hair removed, youâ€™ve got to have something to decorate your vulva with, after all…”

Ha!