smashing the patriarchy by moonlight

this is a thoughtful collaboration by two twins from ottawa and their interest in social work, feminism and the overall efforts tomake this world a better place.

[feministtwins]

[feministtwins]

Hey, guys, dismantle the sexual harassment 'otherworld' — or at least please recognize it exists

"There is an alternate reality, and I've been trying really, really hard to get the dudes in our scene to see it. Let's call it an 'otherworld,'" writes Calgarian Sarah Adams, lamenting a culture of acceptance when it comes to sexual harassment and sexual assault.

[feministtwins]

Facebook Page!

Hey gang, 

We have a facebook page! Please check us out! :) https://www.facebook.com/feministtwins

<3

[feministtwins]

Folks and friends, I am announcing that I am stepping back from my role of co-manager of SlutWalk Ottawa including social media. I have enjoyed my time helping with SWO and I hope to see it continue for many years. It will always be near and dear to my heart, and a real stepping stone for my journey into feminism. I would be more than willing and happy to meet with anyone interested in taking my place. Please note that there are many fees and by-laws to deal with for anyone taking this on. As a side note, you asked and we listened; I am pleased to say that we here at @feministtwins will be setting up a real Facebook page and we look forward to growing our connection with the Ottawa community. 

-Kayla 

[the-future-now-deactivated20170]

Anonymous has declared war on Flint officials

Hacktivist collective Anonymous has now come to the defense of the people of Flint, Michigan, currently in the midst of a  water and health crisis. Anonymous’ top demand is that Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder be charged with manslaughter or other criminal charges — and they have a plan to achieve it.

Follow @the-future-now​

[sefalopods-blog]

Some things you should remind yourself daily

Your tummy is great

You have really nice legs

You have a really beautiful face

Your hair looks rad

You’re good enough

Your body is 100% normal and acceptable.

It’s yours and you should decorate it how you want

You’re hella cute

[kushandwisdom]

[qslur-deactivated20150731]

[commongayboy-deactivated2018082]

#KnowYourHistory: #Stonewall

[mysharona1987]

[positivedoodles]

[drawing of a lilac cat saying “You can get through this.” in a pink speech bubble.] requested by rivendclls

[odinsblog]

Something very important to remember the next time you’re feeling a little hesitant about blocking someone who’s harassing you online. Your mental well being always comes first.

[micdotcom]

A running list of all the people Donald Trump has offended while running for President:

Women

Mexican people

Black people

Iowans

New Jerseyans

Jewish people

People with disabilities

Refugees fleeing the Islamic State group

Overweight people

Asian people

Veterans

Native Americans

Muslims

America, this is your Republican presidential front runner. These highlights don’t even mention babies, civilians and half the country.

(This post will be updated as Donald Trump continues to distribute his two cents’ worth.)

[micdotcom]

Time to add another group to the list:

Football players with head trauma

[micdotcom]

Not having kids (by choice or by chance) is a perfectly healthy and normal thing to do. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. Just listen to the women who attended the first-ever Not Mom Summit, a safe-space conference for those who are childfree. They put forward a solid list of what you should never say to people who don’t have children.

[feministlikeme]

I have had zero desire to have a child my entire life. My dreams were never filled with white picket fences or a host of small children clamoring about my feet. Instead I dreamt of traveling, of exploring new places, of my partner and I having lazy sleepy Sundays with our furbabies curled in fluffy balls on the bed, of creating a beautiful and rewarding career in my passions (photography & feminism); not changing dirty diapers, morning sickness, crying toddlers, jam hands, bullies at school torturing my child, agonizing over college savings,.. I could go on like this for days. (Not that I think there aren’t amazing, wonderful, magical aspects to motherhood; they just aren’t worth the downsides for me, personally. There are just as many people who would say the same of my dream described above).

I have had people tell me I am selfish, self-absorbed; that I would make a great mom, that I’ll change my mind; how would I feel if my parents had done the same? My dreams don’t seem to matter if they don’t adhere to what society has come to expect of my anatomy. Just because I don’t ascribe to the expectations you have placed upon me does not make me somehow lesser or worse of a person, and certainly not any more selfish than the woman over the moon about having her child and th

I am a woman first and foremost,which obviously gives me the potential to be a mother, but why would you expect I must be a mother as well as a woman, if we do not assume the every adult male should also be a father?

I have been waiting for the day since I was 13 that I wouldn’t be told I’ll change my mind; I’m 26 now, and still my knowledge of myself and my desires is still constantly combated and always questioned. Maybe 2 decades will be enough to convince others that I know myself and what I want from my own life better than you.

[justdoitdaily-fitblr]

[tacosandtesttubes-deactivated20]

YES. OMG.

[positivedoodles]

[drawing of a raccoon saying “It’s okay to need alone time. You deserve to take time for yourself.” in a purple speech bubble.] requested by snow-siren

[allthecanadianpolitics]

Dors this Kevin guy not understand the concept of democracy? Notley was voted in. His money means fuck all.

Not only that, but what Kevin is offering is actually illegal: