Yeah I’m definitely not going to give that guy the benefit of the doubt here. You don’t just accidently mis-gender Caitlyn Jenner. That Smith knows enough about her currently to express distain at her getting the award shows that he’s aware that she transitioned and actively chose to not use “she/her” pronouns. As…

Interesting, I didn’t know that. Not that it necessarily makes her narrative much different (other than that she deserves the wealth she has even more), but it’s good to know the facts.

Your point brings up a good point about how they’re each perceived socially I think. I’m not arguing that Caitlyn Jenner deserved “Woman of the Year” or that she has done as much for the trans community as Laverne Cox has. But Laverne Cox’s fame has been exclusively post-transition, both physical and mental. She’s…

My comment compares the philosophies of ISIS/ISIL to the philosophies of current fundamentalist Christian sects and the bastardization of Biblibal passages across hundreds of years of history to promote racist, sexist, classist genocide. If you think that that translates to me comparing “countries run by white…

Right. That “western values” statement was 100% bullshit. Unless the western values we’re talking about include perpetuating inequality and oppression based on race, gender, orientation, and religious affiliation under the guise of taming the savagery of the non-European world. In that case, ISIS and white Christians…

To add to your comment, the former that you mentioned (i.e. Islamic culture) is fairly compatible with what the OP seems to think are the tenants of “western values”. Order, peace, respect, love, freedom, monetary aide and emotional support to marginalized persons. All of that can be found in a number of Muslim…

Re: “why didn’t they question why the pills were different colours than they were used to?” For the 4 years that I took the pill, I was on the same brand consistently and it’s packaging (including colour and layout) changed maybe 3 or 4 times. Still the exact same pill, still 98% effective, just looked different. Not…

This. Also perhaps parents should consider telling their children that “objective” beauty standards aren’t actually all that objective. They’re the result of centuries of Euro-dominance. So children don’t just automatically know what looks good and what doesn’t, as Baird seems to imply. That ideal is taught to them,…

I totally agree with you. The difference in these situations would be that in the dating or sexual scenarios you’ve described, the trans woman (presumably) doesn’t already know her partner nor is she presenting as both a male friend and a female partner in order to manipulate him. But that doesn’t change the fact that…

Personally, I don’t think so. A trans person typically actively identifies (and frequently presents) as the gender they are in all aspects of their life.* They’re not creating another identity, putting on a strap-on to appear biologically cis-male, and manipulating/blindfolding their partners to keep up the rouse.…

The statute for fraud is pretty similar in the US, from what I understand. Any situation in which you knowingly withhold information that would change the other person’s affirmative consent to sexual acts is considered rape or sexual assault by fraud. Obviously this doesn’t include not telling someone that you slept…

Ahhhh I actually didn’t even think about this, but it makes complete sense! Not having to sacrifice rent payments or meals to turn in a customer or fellow employee for sexual harassment would make the process so much less daunting for service industry persons. Hold all the assholes accountable!

I’m definitely of two mindsets about this. My partner currently works in at a pub with a tip pool system, and I worked at a similar pub with the same system for three years in college. It’s great because, like you said, it all evens out. And someone mentioned below that it for those made to do side-work during off…

I’m not really going to approach the “truth lies in the middle” statement because I don’t think it applies to this situation. But Hardy’s size and stature don’t negate *any* of his responsibility for the injuries that he intentionally or unintentionally (how can you even think this?) did. I physically have the ability…

Why is it a thing that just because *some* people of a specifically targeted oppressed group aren’t offended by something, said terrible thing suddenly becomes okay? That’s not an appropriate fucking justification of your shitty behavior or life choices.

A Google-image search shows lots of beanies, berets, and cableknit sweaters. Seems appropriately father-ly and fashionable.

TBH I want Idris Elba in everything. Batman, James Bond, even a Mr. Rogers series reboot. Give him every performance-based award possible.

Actually, no. The Hardy’s of the world have power because they were raised in a society in which domestic violence, specifically of women, is either acceptable or not a public concern. They have power because law enforcement and judicial systems don’t seem to be able to cater to the very specifically terrifying nature…

As someone who’s father worked on farms for quite a while during my early childhood, I can confidently say that this is 1000% accurate. Although 6-year old me always referred to domesticated livestock butt as “fluffy tufts”.

Their policies can be veeeeeery sneaky. I totally understand the doctrinal reason why sex prohibitive rules exist (although I don’t agree with it), but not making them well known is pretty shitty, even at schools without purity pledges.