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26 February, 201711 January, 2017

Stop hiding behind ‘quality’ to avoid conversations about diversity

A very old manuscript, letterpressed, with dramatic gothic lettering.
Posted in pop culture, social justice by s.e. smith

The ‘quality’ arguments surrounding diverse books are bogus red herrings designed to cover up for systematic representational problems.

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21 February, 201721 February, 2017

Why I’m (still) not a feminist

A feminist protest sticker in Spanish.
Posted in social justice by s.e. smith

People are often surprised to learn that I’m not a feminist, though it’s a matter of public record, so here’s a refresher course.

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8 February, 201723 December, 2016

Activism is easy to hypothesise but harder to do, so plan ahead

Attendees at a conference lining up to register.
Posted in social justice by s.e. smith

It’s easy to talk in loose terms about opposing disturbing moves by the government such as starting a registry of Muslims. But what will you actually do if these things become a reality?

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27 January, 20171 December, 2016

Get to know the cookie cutter antichoice legislation headed for your state house

A man at an antichoice march holding up an ALL LIVES MATTER sign that includes the words HANDS UP DON'T ABORT.
Posted in social justice by s.e. smith

Anti-choice activities are going to increase in the new few years, making it prudent to know your enemy.

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22 January, 201730 November, 2016

On rereading Marion Zimmer Bradley

A rock rising from a misty sea.
Posted in pop culture, social justice by s.e. smith

While rereading classic fantasy texts to explore the subject of gender essentialism in fantasy, I had to take on the Marion Zimmer Bradley problem.

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17 January, 201729 November, 2016

Disabled people are scared of Trump but leaving the country isn’t the answer

An arrow directing the viewer in the direction of the accessible toilets.
Posted in disability, social justice by s.e. smith

Telling disabled people to ‘just leave the country’ is not an appropriate response to their fears about the Trump Administration.

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13 January, 201718 November, 2016

Liberation for some is still justice for none

A sign reading SCRAP.
Posted in politics, social justice by s.e. smith

In coming years, there will be a push to fight for scraps from the master’s table by pushing people down to get ahead. Don’t buy into it. You are better than this.

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10 January, 201717 November, 2016

What are you doing to keep disabled people out of nursing homes?

A person wheeling down a crowded sidewalk.
Posted in disability, social justice by s.e. smith

Coming changes to social services may put disabled people in the position of having to enter nursing homes to get the care they need. This is not acceptable.

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9 January, 201717 November, 2016

On cutting family ties

Two people helping a young child clamber up a flight of steps
Posted in social justice by s.e. smith

Family can be a powerful supportive resource, or a source of much pain. It’s okay to cut family members off when they’re hurting you.

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2 January, 201714 November, 2016

You are not responsible for the deeds of your rapist if you don’t report

Police cars in a desaturated image.
Posted in social justice by s.e. smith

People who don’t report are often pressured on the grounds that they’re responsible for protecting others. That’s incorrect, and damaging.

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