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Jamie

Jamie

I live in Brooklyn and twitter tags I frequently use include #feminist #vegan and #lesbian and I have a website where you can follow my other writing. I'm also currently a consultant with the Global Network of Women Peacebuilders and am committed to women, peace and security politics. Follow me on twitter @jamiejhagen.

March 08, 2012

5 Of My Favorite Women Human Rights Activists for International Women's Day

“To push for peace is ultimately a personal sacrifice, for leadership is not easy. It is born of a passion, and it is a commitment.”

March 06, 2012

Rush Limbaugh Screws Himself Over Talking About Sex

In which Rush Limbaugh is just as wrong as one could possibly be.

February 28, 2012

I Went to the NYC Feminist Zine Fest and All I Got Was An Awesome Time

Stories were told, pictures were taken, sexy eyes were made.

February 10, 2012

Pussy Riot: Russian Feminist Collective Protests Putin in Neon Facemasks

Jamie’s Team Pick: “The illegal part is the whole point”

February 09, 2012

Obama Should Executive Order Us Some Workplace Protection

“In the past, executive orders setting standards for contractors have not only put an American ideal of equal opportunity into practice; they have also helped show employers that ending discrimination is good for business.”

February 06, 2012

Beware the Gender Gap in Public Transportation

Jamie’s Team Pick: Sexy graphs from a recent Stanford University study illustrate said gender gap

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February 03, 2012

UN Chief Calls On African Union To Hop On The Gay Tolerance Train

“One form of discrimination ignored or even sanctioned by many states for too long has been discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.”

January 26, 2012

Five Political Podcasts to Make You Smarter

News, commentary, interviews and activism! Being smarter is how you make new friends and have the shiniest hair.

January 23, 2012

GLSEN Study Finds Anti-Gay Bullying and Uncomfortable Teachers in Elementary Schools

“Less than half of the teachers surveyed believe a gender nonconforming individual would feel comfortable at their school. “

January 14, 2012

Young Homeless Lesbian Included On List of 100 Most Powerless New Yorkers

Enough of these lists ranking the most successful — wouldn’t it help more to pay attention to who’s the least powerful?

January 09, 2012

Jamaican Prime Minister Makes Landmark Statement for Gay Rights

With a new prime minister who supports gay rights, maybe Jamaica will finally see equality.

January 03, 2012

A.K. Summers Draws the Life and Times of A Pregnant Butch

Jamie’s Team Pick: What to expect when you’re expecting, and identify as a butch dyke.

January 02, 2012

2011 As the Year of the Queer: Gay Marriage Edition

Welcome to the mainstream, for better or worse.

December 23, 2011

Gays Apologize For Destroying Minnesota GOP Senate Majority Leader's Marriage

“On behalf of all gays and lesbians living in Minnesota, I would like to wholeheartedly apologize for our community’s successful efforts to threaten your traditional marriage.”

December 20, 2011

United Nations Issues First Report On LGBT Human Rights, Says We Should Probably Have Some

“All people, including lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) persons, are entitled to enjoy the protections provided for by international human rights law.”

December 19, 2011

We Who Feel Differently: The Queer Database Documentary

Jamie’s Team Pick: Artist Carlos Motta sees his queer difference as an opportunity to create a utopic space. Brilliant!

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December 06, 2011

More on Nigeria's Terrible, Horrible Anti-Gay Anti-Human Rights Bill

“…under the proposed legislation, even writing journalistic pieces such as this would be illegal.”

December 06, 2011

Listling Without Commentary: Excerpts From Past News Coverage of Herman Cain's Campaign

“Cain later told Fox News that abortion should not be legal, but the family can make the decision to break the law.”

November 30, 2011

Ohio Judge Doesn't Believe in Gay Marriage, Gay Domestic Violence

Ohio judge Paul Spurgeon ruled that because same-sex couples aren’t legally married, they aren’t entitled to protection from domestic violence.

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