So let me lay out this scenario. Jezebel posts a link to a clip from a movie or television series depicting a graphic rape scene with the caption "Sexy!", do you still want to stand by your comment?

That link isn't cool yo. I must administer -1 internetz Laura, -2 internetz if you consider the fact that it's just this kind of stuff that is generally under the watchful eye of Jez bloggers.

The statement was, violence isn't sexy. I agree with them. The original poster didn't say there was actual violence. If it's recreating violence what's the difference? Is that kind of qualifier even necessary? "I don't find simulated or real violence sexy." I'm guessing they don't either.

Oh my, that's interesting. However here's the thing you're completely missing: it's not always a simple black and white choice. More to the point, not everyone has the same choices. What if Boston college is the best college someone is accepted to attend, but they don't agree with the schools policies? You're…

I'm going to jump in, hopefully no one will mind much. Transgender is an umbrella term that covers a lot of things including cross-dressers, non-binary individuals, gender queer folk and transsexuals, just to name a few. This is why you will often see Trans * as the asterisk is an indication of inclusion. But some…

Natalie Reed, at Sincerely Natalie Reed has been writing about these issues and engaging others in conversation about these issues. She's leaving the Free Thought Blogs, and I'll warn you her posts are dense but extremely well written.

As a trans woman I've always wondered about neurobiology and hormones. I haven't been able to start HRT but after reading about experiences and talking to other trans * folk it seems like there is a relief that comes with HRT that isn't solely linked to dysphoria and secondary sexual characteristics. It seems…

"Well since my private relationship with the president is now well known, just let me say he's the most generous president ever. If you know what I mean ladies."

Sadly that's because a lot of people think sexism and racism are no longer relevant issues. Because, "you know, what about desegregation and suffrage, and stuff?"

The same could be said for any number of secular universities.

That makes me loathe the attention she's receiving all the more. I missed the fat shaming, it was drowned out by all the "aren't I cool, I do drugs" bs. Lots of people, myself included, have abused all kinds of substances, but that doesn't translate to substance in writing. It also doesn't make someone interesting.

I'll agree that the students have entered into an agreement with the university and by that logic should uphold their end of it. However I think that's in stark contrast to reality. What if it's the case that that particular school has the best program available in their field? Or what if this was the best school…

Nope her gender has nothing to do with it. Whatever interesting voice she may have, (I don't see it), is buried under banal narcissism and horrible writing. There are much more interesting people and ideas that are unlikely to get a publishing deal like this because the publishers don't place any value in what they…

She blows through it, the book is a flop, they sue her, and she just declares bankruptcy. Or more than likely she just ups the antics, reality-tv-style, gets free press on sites like this (please stop giving her attention Jez), and sells just enough to cover it.

Why should tax payers be supporting a religious institution? Your attitude is the same I have about these schools receiving tax payers money, and religious groups being tax exempt. The difference is they want to have their cake and eat it too.

The same men that Jezebel supposedly disagrees with are going to be no different than the women that Jezebel supposedly disagrees with. Meaning it's not the men, (or Republicans and religion for that matter), but their ideas. I know plenty of Christians that are pro-sex feminists and disagree with certain dogmas…

Biology and pretty much everything around these kids is putting ideas in their heads. At least free condoms put the right idea in their heads. "If you're going to, you should be safe when you do."

"Why is a liberals solution to everything to 'take something away'?"

I can dig it. But I can also dig this.

Sigh.