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The week in patriarchy: take a moment to step away for survival The week in patriarchy: take a moment to step away for survival
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There’s so much to focus your attention on that sometimes taking a breath and tuning out is necessary. Just don’t forget the fights ahead
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I’ve been thinking a lot about how to deal with the overwhelm of the everyday stress of being an American right now – especially an American who cares about politics. So much is happening you’re not sure where to focus your attention, or how to make the most impact to help.I’ve been thinking a lot about how to deal with the overwhelm of the everyday stress of being an American right now – especially an American who cares about politics. So much is happening you’re not sure where to focus your attention, or how to make the most impact to help.
I’m tired of the “self-care” memes and advice, because there’s no way taking a breath or getting some extra sleep is going to help what’s going on now. But sometimes you do need to step away: turn off Twitter, stop thinking about Trump and the possible impending death of democracy. Because how else can you go on another day? So let’s not call it self-care – let’s call it survival.I’m tired of the “self-care” memes and advice, because there’s no way taking a breath or getting some extra sleep is going to help what’s going on now. But sometimes you do need to step away: turn off Twitter, stop thinking about Trump and the possible impending death of democracy. Because how else can you go on another day? So let’s not call it self-care – let’s call it survival.
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The organizers behind the historic Women’s March are planning another action – this time against the NRA. So if you’re in the Washington DC area on 14 July, you now have some righteous plans.The organizers behind the historic Women’s March are planning another action – this time against the NRA. So if you’re in the Washington DC area on 14 July, you now have some righteous plans.
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Bullshit. Also...How long are we going to let white men be the only ones dictating the direction of the Democrats? https://t.co/TQvSaoMfIVBullshit. Also...How long are we going to let white men be the only ones dictating the direction of the Democrats? https://t.co/TQvSaoMfIV
Y'all are really wild with this "mistress" stuff she was literally his property https://t.co/xptvnuRuCUY'all are really wild with this "mistress" stuff she was literally his property https://t.co/xptvnuRuCU
He practiced this line? Wow. https://t.co/1Lz1LPLDOx pic.twitter.com/Yaznr6LT0eHe practiced this line? Wow. https://t.co/1Lz1LPLDOx pic.twitter.com/Yaznr6LT0e
Who I’m readingWho I’m reading
Janet Mock on “pretty privilege”; Christopher Ingraham at WaPo on how the gender wage gap has tripled at the White House under Trump; and for good measure, I’m re-reading Rebecca Solnit’s Men Explain Things To Me.Janet Mock on “pretty privilege”; Christopher Ingraham at WaPo on how the gender wage gap has tripled at the White House under Trump; and for good measure, I’m re-reading Rebecca Solnit’s Men Explain Things To Me.
What I’m watchingWhat I’m watching
I need a break, so I’m fully enjoying this history of voguing.I need a break, so I’m fully enjoying this history of voguing.
How outraged I amHow outraged I am
This week, we found out that women aren’t allowed to have uncovered shoulders in the US House chamber – sexist dress codes are nothing new, but still ridiculous. So I’m at a irritated-but-not-frothing six out of 10.This week, we found out that women aren’t allowed to have uncovered shoulders in the US House chamber – sexist dress codes are nothing new, but still ridiculous. So I’m at a irritated-but-not-frothing six out of 10.
How I’m making it through this weekHow I’m making it through this week
This video on repeat.This video on repeat.
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