Category Archives: Sexism

Discrimination against women

Pope Francis Was No Ally To The Oppressed

[Image: Portrait photo of Pope Francis. Photo CC BY 2.0, Ricardo Stuckert.]

In today’s post on Medium, I challenge the portrayal of the late Pope Francis as an ally to the oppressed, particularly when it comes to women, queer and trans people.

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Why the Anti-Trump Rallies Don’t Bring Me Much Hope

[Image: Protesters at Tax March San Francisco, April 15, 2017.]

In today’s post on Medium, I discuss my experience at rallies against the first Trump administration and my feelings about the rallies now.

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This Is The Face of a Sexual Predator.

Image: Official presidential portrait of Donald Trump.

In today’s post on Medium, I react to today’s jury verdict finding Donald Trump liable for sexual abuse.

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Trans Athletes and Fairness to Women

Trans advocate Kayley Whalen gives a presentation on trans inclusion in sports, alongside fellow panelists Shaira Chaer, Lex Horwitz, and Jess St. Louis.

In today’s post on Medium, “Trans Athletes and Fairness to Women”, I discuss the participation of trans and cis women in sports. This is the third part of a series of reflections on last month’s Creating Change Conference.

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Christians and “Nones”: Action vs Affiliation

Reverend Roland Stringfellow speaks outdoors in San Francisco at a podium displaying the sign “Love is never wrong”, surrounded by other religious leaders. Photo © 2013 Pax Ahimsa Gethen, Funcrunch Photo.

Today’s post on Medium is about the decline of Christianity in the U.S., and why actions matter more than affiliations.

Progressive Catholics, Please Explain Yourselves

Photos of Nancy Pelosi and Salvatore Cordileone with the word “Catholics?” between them.

In the wake of the battle between Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi over abortion rights, my post today on Medium asks: “Progressive Catholics, Please Explain Yourselves“.

Cisgender Affirming Surgeries

Illustration depicting common fracture locations of the human femur. CC BY-SA 3.0 by SMART-Servier Medical Art on Wikimedia Commons.

Today’s post on Medium, Cisgender Affirming Surgeries, contrasts limb-lengthening surgeries for cis men with gender-affirming surgeries for trans people.

My Vote of No Confidence

[Side-by-side official portraits of Donald Trump and Joe Biden, desaturated and with the word NO in red text superimposed.]

Today’s story on Medium, “My Vote of No Confidence“, is about my voting in the U.S. presidential election.

Celebrities, Cows, and Connecting Oppressions

[Image: pattrice jones and Autumn at VINE Sanctuary.]

Today’s post on Medium discusses the Oscar acceptance speech of vegan actor Joaquin Phoenix.

On Animals, Gender, Race, and Optics

[Image: Pax poses for a photo with MahaLakshmi, a resident of PreetiRang Sanctuary. Photo by Ziggy.]

Today’s post on Medium, “On Animals, Gender, Race, and Optics“, regards my feelings about the latest Direct Action Everywhere (DxE) stunt (where one of their white activists took the mic away from Kamala Harris).