Friday Femme Fatale: Post-Palin, Gay Boyfriends & PETA Outrage

Published August 20, 2009 @ 03:28PM PT

Since I missed the Friday Femme Fatale last week, I'm sharing even more links than usual. Thanks for reading Change.org week, now enjoy the rest of the fem-o-sphere.

Deadgirl: Nothing says movie classic like rape and necrophilia (Feministing.com)

Deeds to Wage Risky Attack On Opponent's Abortion Views (Washington Post)

Girls encouraged to enter technology field (Washington Times)

Where are the Women in Tech and Social Media? (Fast Company)

Stamford Marriott blames rape victim (BUST Magazine)

Karzai rival deals his trump: the women's vote (The Australian)

What is 'Pro-Woman' in a Post-Palin World? (Women Count)

Ladies: I'm not your gay boyfriend (Salon.com)

PETA Billboard Outrage: Fat Women = Beached Whales (Air America)

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Just want to point out that serious animal rights advocates are just as angry as--if not even angrier than--everyone else about the PETA billboard. I wrote about it today and included a roundup of posts by animal advocates on the issue: http://animalrights.change.org/blog/view/dear_peta_were_awaiting_your_apologies

Posted by Stephanie Ernst on 08/20/2009 @ 04:42PM PT
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I agree with Stephanie. What she expressed was my second thought after, "How bizarre!". We all need to stay calm on this one. Activists need to work together for change, not against each other.

Posted by Martha Dye-Whealan on 08/23/2009 @ 09:44PM PT
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I don't understand the controversy. The woman in the billboard is the average size woman in my area. What blubber?

Posted by Turk Fowler on 08/24/2009 @ 10:34AM PT
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Hell Freezes Over-ies ! you're insensitive to the needs of women who need to finish graduate school! Although both mammals have potentiality, the whales are more innocent than the off-spring of humans and need protecting that other mammals don't deserve!

Posted by Turk Fowler on 09/05/2009 @ 04:17PM PT
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Jen Nedeau is a social media consultant, progressive activist, feminist speaker and writer. She currently lives in New York City, where she works full-time as the Director of Digital Strategy at Air America Media. In August 2008, Nedeau was selected to be the Editor of the WomensRights.Change.Org where she facilitates daily discussion about the feminist movement. Additionally, Nedeau volunteers as the Chief Technology Officer for New Leaders Council, a non-profit that offers exclusive training for young leaders. You can follow her on Twitter @HumanFolly or learn more here: www.jennedeau.com.