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Skepchick Quickies 5.14

Skepchick Quickies 5.14

How “slut-shaming” has been written into dress codes across the country – From Arturo. Japan WWII “comfort women” were necessary, says Osaka mayor – From Michael. Scientology is as bad at Photoshop as it is at not brainwashing people Sexual assault rife in psychiatric hospitals, says Australian report – From Jack99. »

Skepchick Quickies 5.10

Skepchick Quickies 5.10

West African black rhinos are now extinct – It’s not just people that are harmed by alternative medicine. From Rosaire. Merida from Brave gets an unnecessary makeover – Yes, of course, they sexied her up. From Michael. Texas judge rules cheerleaders can put Bible verses on banners – From Moniqa. Depression, part two – Allie, the creator of the comic/blog Hyperbole and... »

Skepchick Quickies 5.9

Skepchick Quickies 5.9

Gender and media video by U of Saskatchewan students – They did a great job flipping the usual gender roles seen in media. See their video at the end of the article. From Angela. Policing their own – A fantastic post from Greta Christina. Read it and Weep: The Mystery Method – That’s right, I had to read a pick up artist book. But, as always, it was a great time ripping it ... »

Skepchick Quickies 5.7

Skepchick Quickies 5.7

Eugenie Scott to retire from NCSE – She has been the executive director for 26 years and accomplished so much during that time. Feminazis stole my ice cream t-shirt now available! – From Scott Benson, the creator of this awesome video about ‘nice guys’. And he’s donating 25% of profits to Planned Parenthood. Elizabeth Smart: Abstinence education teaches rape victims t... »

Skepchick Quickies 5.3

Skepchick Quickies 5.3

14-year-old scientist discovers how to filter a drug from our drinking water – Maria Elena Grimmet, saving the world during her summer vacation. From Stephan. Who’re you calling Neanderthal? – About how the view of neanderthals has changed in recent years. From Critical Dragon1177. Antibiotic protects men from attractive women – Or, bad conclusions drawn from a chart Friday... »

Skepchick Quickies 5.2

Skepchick Quickies 5.2

Washington DC Imam welcomes gay Muslims to worship, marry – Imam Daayiee Abdullah, “is thought to be the only publicly gay Muslim leader in the Western Hemisphere.” From Critical Dragon1177. Autism-Lyme correlation debunked – From Caitlin. Makeup company Bare Minerals uses sexist signs at a women’s race to promote products – Because clearly, street harassing a w... »

Skepchick Quickies 4.30

Skepchick Quickies 4.30

But I’m a nice guy – Absolutely brilliant 40 second video “about the intersection of self-pity, entitlement, rape, territoriality, misogyny and fear of women.” Watch it, love it, read the creator’s commentary on reactions to it. Blazing the trail for female programmers – Only 20% of programmers are women! Why I believe bra-fitting is a feminist issue – I l... »

Skepchick Quickies 4.26

Skepchick Quickies 4.26

Little girls are better at designing superheroes than you – This’ll brighten your day. For the first time ever, hear what Alexander Graham Bell sounded like – Or if you’re a Doctor Who fan, get a little confused thinking we’ve done this already. US female sailor beats Dubai rapist bus driver into submission – Yay for good outcomes to terrifying situations. Shaku... »

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