Quickies
Skepchick Quickies 2.27

On February 27, 1922, the Supreme Court upheld the Nineteenth Amendment (allowing women to vote) in a case that challenged its constitutionality (Leser v. Garnett). The decision was unanimous (and I would have liked to see the looks on the faces of the dudes on the challenging side).
- Were Early Christians Really Persecuted? Historian Reveals the Surprising Truth. – From robro.
- Seth MacFarlane and the Oscars’ Hostile, Ugly, Sexist Night – I like Seth MacFarlane’s singing (not lyrics) and not much else, to be honest. From Tessa.
- Sexism Fatigue: When Seth MacFarlane Is a Complete Ass and You Don’t Even Notice – It’s the same topic, but Lindy West does an excellent job summing up exactly how I feel most of the time.
- The Shiver System: Tapping the Power of Cold to Lose Weight – If I ever did this, I would lose friends too, because I would be the most unpleasant person be around. Kind of like this clip.
- College Rape Survivor Faces Potential Expulsion For ‘Intimidating’ Her Rapist – From Steve.
- Inspirational Women: Chemistry Edition – I like this article because it focuses on more obscure female scientists, not the ones we already know. From Andrew.
I’m glad you loved this. Even though it didn’t blow me away, I really enjoyed it and I’m looking forward to the sequel.
UK Essay
A while back, my book club read “The Marie Curie Effect,” and it was all about notable women scientists. You might want to check it out!
Mary
That Leser v. Garnett case sounds like the opponents of women voting got incredibly desperate. How do you say the constitution is unconstitutional? That’s basically what they would have to have done, since their arguments sound really stupid. Than again, Sexist arguments, tend to be really stupid.
Time to sleep with the window open! :D