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Quickies
Skepchick Quickies 11.26
Happy Monday everyone! And Happy Birthday to Mary Edwards Walker, a noted feminist and surgeon born in 1832. Fox News Publishes Shocking Exposé on the War on Men – Nothing new here, just something to add to my hate-read list. Doctors take aim at ‘vaccine objectors’ – Good for you, Australia! From Jack99. Namib Desert beetle inspires self-filling water bottle…
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Skepchick Quickies 11.21
It’s not Cute Animal Friday yet, and this doesn’t count as history, but if you haven’t seen this adorable red panda cub freaking out, it’ll make your morning a little better.One more piece of awesome news: our own Debbie Goddard was recently named CFI’s Director of Outreach! Huge congrats to her! Killer Karaoke Combines Singing and Danger, Is the Only…
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Skepchick Quickies 11.19
On November 19, 1863, (U.S. President) Abraham Lincoln delivered his famous Gettysburg Address. And on that note, has anyone seen Lincoln yet? Did you like it? 9-Year-Old Girl Football Star Tackles Former NFL Players, ‘Is Already Better Than Tebow’ – I don’t even like football but I really enjoyed this clip. Gender in the Hidden Curriculum – An 8-year-old girl…
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Skepchick Quickies 11.14
On November 14, 1889, Nellie Bly began her 80-day trek around the world (inspired by the fictional book, of course). She was a pioneering journalist who was also known for infiltrating a women’s asylum in order to expose the barbaric methods inside. Venice Under Water – Beautiful photos of a flooded Venice. Also horrifying, because people should not be swimming…
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Skepchick Quickies 11.12
Happy Veterans Day to all of my fellow Americans! And Happy Birthday to Elizabeth Cady Stanton, a famous American suffragette. Amazon Linguistics – Just go read this webcomic strip (NSFW language). From Mark H. Dangerous Game: Tropes vs Women bullying – A video about gamer harassment of women. Sad to say, I’m not shocked by it. NSFW language again. From…
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Guest Bloggers
Guest Post: A Mother’s Plea to Bullies
Laura Stone, a blogger at Hey, Don’t Judge Me (well known for her Game of Thrones recaps), recently contacted us with some sad news. Her teenage son Austin has been dealing with bullies at school and she wanted to write a post about it. ————————- My son was recently hospitalized after his third suicide attempt. Contrary to the knee-jerk reaction…
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Skepchick Quickies 11.7
Happy birthday to Marie Curie, one of my favorite aloof and brilliant scientists. Extremist Jewish, Christian and Muslim religious leaders agree: Gay marriage caused Hurricane Sandy – I agree, natural disasters are caused by things that I disagree with! Like green peppers in anything. From CriticalDragon1177. An Inquiring Nation Wants to Know: ‘Who Is Running for President?’ – These must…
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Skepchick Quickies 11.5
On November 5, 1872, Susan B. Anthony was arrested for voting in the presidential election. Oh yeah, and it’s also Guy Fawkes Night. So get out your effigies and fireworks and celebrate! (Note: I have never actually celebrated this.) Gender income inequality by state and county – In interactive map format. From Mindy. Chart: Almost Every Obama Conspiracy Theory Ever…
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