Monthly Archives: May 2009

notes from the interblags

Posted on May 14, 2009 by Michael

It’s been a while since I’ve done a link-dump, but it’s probably time. Most of the stuff I read now gets linked to from my Twitter account. • Slate’s new women’s website doesn’t seem very feminist according to Feministing—or perhaps … Continue reading →

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hermeneutics of desire and outing politicians

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Michael

Outrage, a film about politicians who actively work against the interests of queers yet allegedly have gay sex, premiered on Friday in a few cities. It’s playing in Philadelphia, and I really want to go see it, but can’t really … Continue reading →

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Alexander (2008): Literacy, Sexuality, Pedagogy

Posted on May 12, 2009 by Michael

Literacy, Sexuality, Pedagogy: Theory and Practice for Composition Studies by Jonathan Alexander My review rating: 5 of 5 starsIn Literacy, Sexuality, Pedagogy, Jonathan Alexander argues that literacy and sexuality are intricately linked and argues that composition should pay attention to … Continue reading →

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gay = sin

Posted on May 11, 2009 by Michael

via Queerty, here’s Matthew Brown‘s video, “Gay = Sin.” It’s beautiful. GAY = SIN from Matthew Brown on Vimeo. Perhaps I’ll write more on this later.

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“politically correct”?

Posted on May 11, 2009 by Michael

Last night at the dance club a friend expressed that he was uncomfortable at another gay bar where a 60-year-old man showed up in a dog collar, calling it “sad.” I started asking questions about why he was uncomfortable, noting … Continue reading →

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