The AggreGAYtor: February 20

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...brilliant medium first established by RSA Animate. Oh, and sexism. Lots. Oh, and maybe a clearer idea of why..."

Feb. 20, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

Chicago Whole Foods Protest Reaches Austin

Nationwide petition demands reinstatement of fired worker

"...women and men across the U.S. mobilized to fight sexism and expand women’s rights.” The online petition is addressed..."

Feb. 17, 2014 News Post by Michael King

AISD Going Out on a Limb

Single-sex schools aren't all they're cracked up to be

"...that sex segregation increases gender stereotyping and legitimizes institutional sexism."..."

Feb. 7, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Sweetening the Pill

Seeking Arrangement and the Wendy Davis kerfuffle

"...molehill building. It's more evidence of the rampant political sexism than an indictment of character. For proof, one need..."

Jan. 27, 2014 News Post by Brandon Watson

Punk Fun Fun Fun

"...5:20pm, Black stage) British anarcho-punks who rally against racism, sexism, and war, while sharing personnel with crust-ska icons Citizen..."

Nov. 8, 2013 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

The Weeknd, Denied

Internet sensation proves NSFW at Cedar Park Center

"...had a nasty side effect: It highlighted the blatant sexism and misogyny lurking in the shadows of his music...."

Sept. 25, 2013 Music Post by Austin Powell

Full of Fire

Taking a Knife to sexism

"...she took to Tumblr with an entreaty to end sexism once and for all:..."

April 25, 2013 Music Post by Abby Johnston

Not Your Average Freshman

El Paso Rep. Mary Gonzalez is no Tea Partier

"...space, and I always struggled with the idea of sexism at the Capitol. And now to be the female..."

Feb. 15, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Gass-Pooré

Top 10 Austin Food Blogs

"...Bitch Beer (www.bitchbeer.org) A blog dedicated to kicking the sexism out of "Beer Culture" with writing by the 20%..."

Jan. 4, 2013 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

The Feminist Who Stole Christmas

Maybe it’s cold outside, but we still want to go home

"...This date-rape disaster is the mother of Yuletide sexism. The scene opens with a couple around the fireplace...."

Dec. 13, 2012 Music Post by Abby Johnston

Kicking and Dreaming: A Story of Heart, Soul, and Rock & Roll

The Wilson sisters kicked ass and name names.

"...plenty of evidence here for a strident polemic about sexism in rock, the sisters make a case simply by..."

Dec. 7, 2012 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Fighting for Justicia

Workers Defense Project celebrates 10 years on the front lines of Texas labor

"...rights of women in the workplace." Despite stereotypes about sexism within the Latino immigrant community, says Tzintzún, she has..."

Sept. 21, 2012 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

A Southern White in the Social-Justice Trenches

AFS Doc Nights screens 'Anne Braden: Southern Patriot'

"...from white supremacy and homophobia to class oppression and sexism. She and her late husband, the reporter and union..."

July 13, 2012 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

The Real War on Women?

Live Action says 'gendercide' is growing in U.S.

"...country," the women wrote. "Planned Parenthood opposes racism and sexism in all forms, and we work to advance equity..."

May 30, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Fun Platform

Helen Knode's new murder mystery finds her leaving noir and stepping into the light

"...hard wall I came up against is the unredeemable sexism in Hollywood and the studio system in movies," she..."

April 27, 2012 Books Feature by Cindy Widner

Designed To Fail

As Pearce may face another repurposing, AISD gets excited about single-sex schools

"...political allure of single-sex schools disguises and reinforces institutionalized sexism. Rather than fencing teenagers off from each other, Bigler..."

Nov. 18, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar for June 16-23

"...RALLY FOR CHANGE Take a stand against domestic violence, sexism, homophobia, and racism. Meet at City Hall to join..."

June 17, 2011 News Column

Blood, Bones & Butter: The Inadvertent Education of a Reluctant Chef

An utterly compelling self-portrait told in terms of hunger, sustenance, and nurture

"...as part of a women chefs' panel about kitchen sexism. "Why didn't we say, If you want your cooking..."

May 27, 2011 Food Feature by MM Pack

Letters at 3AM: The Inevitability of the Unexpected

The unexpected always happens

"...bathrooms. Racial discrimination was legal and rampant. As for sexism, girls in my high school class figured they'd be..."

March 25, 2011 Column by Michael Ventura

'What’s My Name, Fool?'

Dave Zirin's history of sports and politics still timely

"...wrap a towel around his head. He deals with sexism and gay-bashing, subjects many Americans wish would go away...."

May 19, 2010 Sports Post by Timothy Braun

The Face of Inclusiveness

Hint: It isn't white or male

"...he explained. "In order to bridge gaps or overcome sexism or racism, it's not a matter of making separate..."

March 5, 2010 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

In Praise of Binge-Watching

TV we consumed in dangerously large quantities

"...indifferent to its characters and smirking at the buffoonish sexism relentlessly on display (I mean, really, has it reached..."

Jan. 1, 2010 Screens Feature

Point Austin: A Few Choice Words for Capital Metro

Wyatt firing just the latest in string of management fiascoes

"...must be protected from profanity is nothing more than sexism as official company policy. Judging from the (spring) timing..."

Sept. 18, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Gloves Off

The perils of being a female blogger

"...her writings on Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign and the sexism involved within...."

March 6, 2009 Screens Feature by Sofia Resnick

Don't Be Hatin'

How the Internet helps us all to get along ... or not

"...lived experience next to impossible since culturally, racism and sexism and classism and homophobia are so persistent...."

March 6, 2009 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

Disagreeing to Agree

With contract negotiations suspended, Austin firefighters look inward for a change

"...the mid-Eighties was still marked by casual racism and sexism, but he says it's virtually unheard of among current..."

Jan. 16, 2009 News Feature by Michael King

Page Two: And Everyone and I Stopped Breathing

What if the government isn't broken?

"...with Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin was not sexism but that, regardless of the topic, whenever she spoke,..."

Nov. 14, 2008 Column by Louis Black

Traffic: Why We Drive the Way We Do (and What It Says About Us)

Understanding the sociological mechanics behind traffic problems and why they exist everywhere

"...car is an automatic license for rudeness, racism, and sexism? Why do we call it an "accident" when a..."

Oct. 31, 2008 Books Feature by Sofia Resnick

Page Two: Spinning Tales

The GOP masterfully weaves a tapestry of deceit

"...most intellectually dishonest commentator on television, Sean Hannity, discuss sexism – but not all that much...."

Sept. 26, 2008 Column by Louis Black

City Hall Hustle: What Would Sarah Do?

Railin' on Palin's veep credentials

"...with alternately bemused and pants-crappingly terrified bewilderment. (And, therefore, sexism, as I'm sure those women's libbers at the McCain..."

Sept. 19, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

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