Category Archives: Queer issues and theory

notes from the interblags: twitter doesn’t rehydrate like beer does

Posted on June 7, 2009 by Michael

It seems that there’s almost as much talk about Twitter as there is Twittering. • Chronicle Wired Campus: Tweeters are self-obsessed. What I found interesting: “This implies that Twitter’s resembles more of a one-way, one-to-many publishing service more than a two-way, … Continue reading →

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notes from the interblags

Posted on May 26, 2009 by Michael

• Ira Socol’s post The Width of the World is an interesting read about social media tools. I don’t entirely agree with all his points, but he’s started a decent discussion about groupthink, time-wasting, and human relationships (arguing, largely, against … Continue reading →

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Michael Steele: single gays are cheaper

Posted on May 16, 2009 by Michael

RNC chairman Michael Steele is now arguing same-sex marriage would create an undue financial burden on small businesses: Republicans can reach a broader base by recasting gay marriage as an issue that could dent pocketbooks as small businesses spend more … 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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