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So interesting. Similar to the term ‘spinster’ originally meaning a woman who spins yarn.
Wonder why these terms became derogatory over time?
Wonder why these terms became derogatory over time?
For centuries, a “gossip” was a woman who attended another woman's delivery. The word was a corruption of “god-sib” or “god-sibling,” meaning “sister in the Lord.” The gossips offered support to mother and midwife. Only later did the term take on a derogatory meaning.
May 3, 2025 at 9:14 AM
So interesting. Similar to the term ‘spinster’ originally meaning a woman who spins yarn.
Wonder why these terms became derogatory over time?
Wonder why these terms became derogatory over time?
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“We should listen, and be wary of those who seek to hijack Anzac, sacralising the “Anzac spirit”, while promoting hyper-individualism, neoliberalism, widening inequality, privilege, and tax rorts. The Anzacs practised their radical collectivism—in war and peace.”
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/04...
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/04...
Anzac voices – voices of warning
A shade over 110 years since the Gallipoli landings, Anzac Day is a day of mourning for many. Respect is due. And more. If we listen to the original Anzac voices, we may recognise voices of warning – ...
johnmenadue.com
April 24, 2025 at 7:57 PM
“We should listen, and be wary of those who seek to hijack Anzac, sacralising the “Anzac spirit”, while promoting hyper-individualism, neoliberalism, widening inequality, privilege, and tax rorts. The Anzacs practised their radical collectivism—in war and peace.”
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/04...
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/04...
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This is your regular reminder that executive orders are not royal decrees. Because America has no king.
April 24, 2025 at 2:26 PM
This is your regular reminder that executive orders are not royal decrees. Because America has no king.
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When the moment came, Harvard didn’t hedge or flinch—it stood up. A reminder that integrity isn’t complicated, it’s just rare.
April 24, 2025 at 8:51 PM
When the moment came, Harvard didn’t hedge or flinch—it stood up. A reminder that integrity isn’t complicated, it’s just rare.
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About time. www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
Non-hormonal male contraceptive implant lasts at least two years in trials
Product known as Adam implanted in sperm ducts could offer a reversible alternative to condoms and vasectomies
www.theguardian.com
April 24, 2025 at 10:04 PM
About time. www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
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Six women will be flying into space wearing spacesuits specifically designed for their unique and individual bodies.
All-women crew to fly to space wearing space suits specifically designed for their bodies
Six women will be flying into space wearing spacesuits specifically designed for their unique and individual bodies.
womensagenda.com.au
April 14, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Six women will be flying into space wearing spacesuits specifically designed for their unique and individual bodies.
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The players are women over 50. The oldest this year is 87. They took the field in South Africa for their "World Cup." One team was crowned the winner but all the players consider themselves champions.
Soccer-loving 'grannies' go for the GOOOOAAAALLLL in their version of the World Cup
The players are women over 50. The oldest this year is 87. They took the field in South Africa for their "World Cup." One team was crowned the winner but all the players consider themselves champions.
www.npr.org
April 13, 2025 at 4:23 PM
The players are women over 50. The oldest this year is 87. They took the field in South Africa for their "World Cup." One team was crowned the winner but all the players consider themselves champions.
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This scheme just sounds like common sense to me. If a man has a history of DV, of course his current partner needs to know. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
‘Best that exists globally’: South Australia’s domestic violence disclosure scheme provides relief and freedom
Exclusive: SA’s scheme has been so praised and proved so popular experts are ‘bewildered’ that other states haven’t implemented similar programs
www.theguardian.com
March 29, 2025 at 9:37 PM
This scheme just sounds like common sense to me. If a man has a history of DV, of course his current partner needs to know. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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No one is safe from their violence. Men, you’ve gotta stop waiting for women to fix this for us. Get BUSY for fork’s sake.
#adolescence #netflix
youtu.be/9W4lg1Oaujo?...
#adolescence #netflix
youtu.be/9W4lg1Oaujo?...
The Male Rage of Boys Is a Crisis For Everyone—Adolescense on Netflix Is a MUST WATCH
YouTube video by MelanieHamlett
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March 19, 2025 at 6:18 PM
No one is safe from their violence. Men, you’ve gotta stop waiting for women to fix this for us. Get BUSY for fork’s sake.
#adolescence #netflix
youtu.be/9W4lg1Oaujo?...
#adolescence #netflix
youtu.be/9W4lg1Oaujo?...
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"Not only is DEI the right thing to do, but it has a profound, positive impacts for individuals, companies and the economy," writes Debby Blakey, CEO of HESTA.
As DEI comes under threat, there is no time for complacency in Australia
Not only is DEI the right thing to do, but it has a profound, positive impacts for individuals, companies and the economy.
womensagenda.com.au
February 17, 2025 at 1:22 AM
"Not only is DEI the right thing to do, but it has a profound, positive impacts for individuals, companies and the economy," writes Debby Blakey, CEO of HESTA.
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Super great that one of the major funding bodies that supports my physics research is now officially in opposition to me being the one to do it.
Happy International Day of Women in Science. The National Science Foundation’s list of flagged words includes both “Women” and “Female.”
February 11, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Super great that one of the major funding bodies that supports my physics research is now officially in opposition to me being the one to do it.
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Google: What’s the quickest way to lose trust and the good will of our customer base?
Answer: This shit 👇🏿👇🏾👇🏽
Answer: This shit 👇🏿👇🏾👇🏽
February 11, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Google: What’s the quickest way to lose trust and the good will of our customer base?
Answer: This shit 👇🏿👇🏾👇🏽
Answer: This shit 👇🏿👇🏾👇🏽
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This is quite shocking but sadly not remotely surprising. www.smh.com.au/national/i-w...
‘I would need to meet your mother’: Doctors refuse women’s requests for sterilisation
The detailed findings of a landmark Australian survey into gender bias in healthcare has delivered more sobering news about women’s experiences with the medical system.
www.smh.com.au
January 18, 2025 at 9:40 PM
This is quite shocking but sadly not remotely surprising. www.smh.com.au/national/i-w...
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operator: 911, please state your emergency
me: uh yeah, i get a lot of engagement on bluesky but it’s not the kind i want
operator: how so
me: well my posts are served to people who are unfamiliar with me and take them at face value
operator: i am depositing $750,000 into your account
me: no. more
me: uh yeah, i get a lot of engagement on bluesky but it’s not the kind i want
operator: how so
me: well my posts are served to people who are unfamiliar with me and take them at face value
operator: i am depositing $750,000 into your account
me: no. more
January 18, 2025 at 3:43 PM
operator: 911, please state your emergency
me: uh yeah, i get a lot of engagement on bluesky but it’s not the kind i want
operator: how so
me: well my posts are served to people who are unfamiliar with me and take them at face value
operator: i am depositing $750,000 into your account
me: no. more
me: uh yeah, i get a lot of engagement on bluesky but it’s not the kind i want
operator: how so
me: well my posts are served to people who are unfamiliar with me and take them at face value
operator: i am depositing $750,000 into your account
me: no. more
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If you’re ever wondering why wildfire smoke is so bad for you it’s because it includes things like “an entire bicycle”
My Co-founder Josh Weinsch took this photo of his little daughter’s bike, which was in their driveway when they evacuated. Their neighborhood was vaporized.
January 12, 2025 at 6:38 PM
If you’re ever wondering why wildfire smoke is so bad for you it’s because it includes things like “an entire bicycle”
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As I am seeing more and more reports of dickhead Mel Gibson claiming ivermectin cures Stage 4 Cancer, I recommend you may wish to take a reality check—
January 12, 2025 at 8:18 PM
As I am seeing more and more reports of dickhead Mel Gibson claiming ivermectin cures Stage 4 Cancer, I recommend you may wish to take a reality check—
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It's exactly what his supporters were hoping he'd do - identify an external set of enemies, and punish them.
November 26, 2024 at 2:50 AM
It's exactly what his supporters were hoping he'd do - identify an external set of enemies, and punish them.
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War against women. www.theguardian.com/world/2024/n...
One-third of women across EU have experienced violence, survey finds
Amount of physical attacks, threats or sexual violence described as ‘invisible epidemic’ as reporting remains low
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2024 at 8:00 PM
War against women. www.theguardian.com/world/2024/n...
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Canada’s top military commander, Gen. Jennie Carigna:
"After 39 years of career as a combat arms officer and risking my life in many operations across the world, I can’t believe that in 2024, we still have to justify the contribution of women to their defense and to their service, in their country."
"After 39 years of career as a combat arms officer and risking my life in many operations across the world, I can’t believe that in 2024, we still have to justify the contribution of women to their defense and to their service, in their country."
November 23, 2024 at 7:37 PM
Canada’s top military commander, Gen. Jennie Carigna:
"After 39 years of career as a combat arms officer and risking my life in many operations across the world, I can’t believe that in 2024, we still have to justify the contribution of women to their defense and to their service, in their country."
"After 39 years of career as a combat arms officer and risking my life in many operations across the world, I can’t believe that in 2024, we still have to justify the contribution of women to their defense and to their service, in their country."
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Once again must I remind you to GET A LIBRARY CARD.
November 23, 2024 at 2:12 PM
Once again must I remind you to GET A LIBRARY CARD.
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Theocracies are deadly dangerous to women, children and the LGBTQI community. Any responsible parent needs to protect their children from this bigoted nonsense. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...
Texas approves new Bible-based curriculum for elementary schools
Teachers can opt in, but state is offering financial incentive of $60 a student for participating school districts
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2024 at 8:28 AM
Theocracies are deadly dangerous to women, children and the LGBTQI community. Any responsible parent needs to protect their children from this bigoted nonsense. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...
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FEMINIST GIANT Daily Dose 13 www.feministgiant.com/p/daily-dose...
November 23, 2024 at 4:52 PM
FEMINIST GIANT Daily Dose 13 www.feministgiant.com/p/daily-dose...
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Let’s hear it gof trees
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11...
Major Australian cities fail to pass 'bare minimum' nature standards
Research shows Melbourne and Sydney are failing to meet the "bare minimum" standard for nature in cities based on "3-30-300" guidelines that assess tree visibility, canopy cover and access to parks.
www.abc.net.au
November 20, 2024 at 5:53 AM
Let’s hear it gof trees
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11...
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Jenna is what you’d call a legend.
Back in 2012, a bunch of us decided we'd had enough of the way Alan Jones talked about women. We decided to #destroythejoint. Much love to all those women and men who helped. www.smh.com.au/national/i-t...
I took on Alan Jones. I survived, but the backlash terrified me
Everyone knew that Alan Jones was the most powerful man in media. But how he wielded that power created fear - real fear.
www.smh.com.au
November 19, 2024 at 7:38 AM
Jenna is what you’d call a legend.
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