Tag Archives: feminism

When love spells become rape

Posted on December 19, 2012 by

As I mentioned in the last post, there were many things that speakers said at Between the Worlds that I was glad to hear people saying, actively, in the Pagan/magical community. There was one glaring omission: “Love spells” as most … Continue reading →

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At Forging Futures: Choice and the Goddess

Posted on October 7, 2012 by

Over at Forging Futures, I’ve written about why I think honoring the feminine divine means that we must trust women to make their own choices about their bodies – especially the choice to have an abortion. Given the juxtaposition of … Continue reading →

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Yet Another stupid evo-psych idea

Posted on October 12, 2011 by

From the NYT: To test evolutionary explanations for envy, Dr. Hill and her colleagues looked for differences between men and women in their reactions to the photos and the interviews of peers of their own sex. It turned out that … Continue reading →

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Feelings in a marriage should include fear?

Posted on October 11, 2011 by

As the reproductive health care battleground becomes criss-crossed with trenches of advancing legislation, I have been remembering a conversation about the Catholic position on birth control that I had in my undergrad days. I was Christian, back then, and although … Continue reading →

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Persephone by Ariel Springs

Posted on October 10, 2011 by

This wonderful drawing of Persephone going to the Underworld was done by my friend Ariel Springs. I love the fact that Ariel challenged the traditional narrative by showing Persephone as happy. If you look very closely, you’ll also see that … Continue reading →

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The whites of their eyes?

Posted on October 4, 2011 by

Today, I am an angry Witch. It’s the kind of anger that is born out of hope, the anger that is twin to courage. If you don’t want to join me in anger, I invite you to join me in … Continue reading →

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Review: Gadon, The Once and Future Goddess

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

Gadon, Elinor. The Once and Future Goddess: A symbol for our time. HarperCollins, 1989. Paperback, 405 pages. The effort to recognize and restore the place of female power, authority, and divinity, especially in areas of study like archaeology, prehistory, and … Continue reading →

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Review: Lale, Asatru for Beginners

Posted on September 21, 2011 by

Lale, Erin. Asatru for Beginners. e-book second edition, 2009. 157 pages. Asatru for Beginners is by Erin Lale, an Asatruar who has run for office as a candidate for the Libertarian party. Lale moderated an MSN group for Asatruar for … Continue reading →

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Janet Porter wants me to die

Posted on September 20, 2011 by

That’s the message she rallied her supporters to send to the Ohio legislature today. And Rick Perry, Michele Bachmann, and Mike Huckabee all agree with her. Trigger Warning: difficult pregnancy, death I used to live in Ohio. If I were … Continue reading →

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Contemporary Deities: Buffy the Vampire Slayer, or, What Would Buffy Do?

Posted on September 3, 2011 by

This is a guest post by Ka Wahine Ahi, High Priestess in the Order of the White Moon and foundress of the Sisters of the Rising Moon school. Buffy the Vampire Slayer grabbed me and wouldn’t let me go.  I … Continue reading →

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