I'm outing you. Yes, you. As transgender, meaning that you do not fit exactly into the gender norms associated with the gender you were assigned at birth. How do I know? Because nobody fits perfectly into gender norms. Gender norms are created from averages and majorities, but people are individuals: that's what makes us special and gives us ( Read more... )

Lament of a HousewifeBaby cries in the night ( Read more... )

My mom pointed me at this.

*snicker*

Happy 123456789, everyone!

Umm, yeah.

I'm posting this for two reasons. First, to play with lj polling, and second, in case I have to skip the "real" pretest because the IRB approval doesn't come in time...grr ( Read more... )

Majel Barrett Roddenberry

Free truffles (one per person) from 1-3pm tomorrow (Thursday, November 20) at all Godiva stores.

The issue, here, is of sexism. No amount of qualifications above-and-beyond her male opponents could win her the nomination for President - or even VP ( Read more... )