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Not that it's such a problem with the links, but let's not scream at people without actually knowing the story, kay?

**Good news: someone has finally realized rape is bad!
Jezebel. I guess I have to give Condi some props. But not much.

Plastic surgery: cosmetic, corrective, where do they intersect?
Jezebel

Black artist's success is a form of oppression
Jezebel. Okay? I guess?

**What is a permissible "imperfection" in a child? Cleft lip? Homosexuality?
Jezebel

**The Army will lie to cover up abuse of its soldiers
Jezebel. This is news?

IT'S A FLOATING HEDGEHOG.
Videogum

Woman who assaulted sex offender has no regrets
KIRO Seattle

Anti-"married name" group
The Lucy Stone League
More on that
Echidne of the Snakes

White supremacists report more hits to their websites since ___ got the nom (hint: not McCain)
WaPo

**We're finally giving some asylum to victims of FGM
NYT

AMA wants to ban homebirth
Feministing

**Gay marriage in Norway!
AP

**Abortion in New Zealand; restrictions
Rad Geek People's Daily

Creepy LG stalker ad
Feministing

Obama apologizes to Muslim women
NYT

**Cops are here to protect you
Rad Geek People's Daily

**Our bodies, our babies, weapons of war
Feministe

I'm not sad because Obama's the nominee
Shakesville

Christine Todd Whitman for VP??
Media Girl

**Paradigm shift and paying for sex: options
Genderberg

SAHMs worth 117k
Feministing

Vagina bicycle (NSFW!!)
Jezebel

**Doc won't help lesbians get preggers
Feministe. Did I already post on this? I forget when I've posted and when I've just read.

**French court rules on virginity
AP via Breit Bart

Summer of brownface: with excuses
New York magazine

Gender inequality and math
Ars Technica

**Insurance goes up after Caesareans
NYT. Because clearly you're now more likely to have another one.

Dick Cheney is an idiot who makes idiot jokes
Wonkette

Body as art
Feministing

**Oh...it's that we don't WANT to be in politics
Feministing

Vatican is going to excommunicate female priests
Feministing

**Holy shit, the Pill doesn't kill!!
Feministing

Panties for Peace
Panties for Peace via Feministing

Iranian man jailed for being a feminist
Feministing. I would star this. It's important. But it's not that surprising, and is unlikely to change your view on Iran. Unless you were a big fan of Ahmadjinedad. In which case I suggest this blog instead. Actually, it's *more* batshit crazy than fans of Ahmadjinedad.

**Why violence against women is a men's issue
RH Reality Check