Why context matters
I know I said I was gone for the weekend (and I am, but I need to get this out of my chest or else…). …
Algerian-born man living in France is refused French nationality
via World news @ The Guardian: An Algerian-born man living in France has been refused French nationality because of his “degrading attitude” towards women.[…] In …
More about the social upheavals in Spain
Yesterday I posted some photos I took in Lille, France, of the nascent movement of “Indignant Ones” that is spreading from Spain into other European …
Guatemala: US Sponsored Syphilis experiment involved 1,300
Last week I posted a link to a paper that highlighted the different wording and information that WoC were given during the tests for Depo-provera, …
Repeat Offender: Satoshi Kanazawa’s Other Greatest Misses
Coincidentally, Racialicious just posted a roundup of Kanazawa’s racism throughout the years (published by Psychology Today as well). From eugenics to theories of intelligence based …
On Privilege, White Supremacy and Accountability
It is no news that there are individual racists. That many people are deeply prejudiced and generally awful. And while I keep highlighting individual acts …
For my American readers/ followers: Colorlines Keynote Contest
I know I am followed by several (in fact, many) American students, so this might be of interest to you. via The Campus Progress 2011 …
The Netherlands newest export product: Geert Wilders’ idea of “freedom”
If you thought my adopted home country was going to continue building its image on tulips, lax marihuana laws and a somewhat laid back attitude …