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Bad Studies, Human Rights, Misogyny, Mother and Parent Shaming, poverty, Racism, research ethics

More feminist beef: Anonymous public observations, parent-shaming and smart phones.

Starting about a month after smart phones became affordable for the non-millionaires among us, people have been wringing their hands and worrying about the children.  What will constant access to the interwebs do to the children?! And what will happen if, god forbid, PARENTS use smartphones in front of their kids?!?! Fueling this hand-wringing is … Continue reading More feminist beef: Anonymous public observations, parent-shaming and smart phones.

History of Research, Personal Thoughts, Racism, Research As Social Justice

Three Days After the Klan Celebrated: Research In An Age of Injustice

It's been four days since every white supremacist in America got out the vote, and three days since the Klu Klux Klan announced its plans for victory parades to celebrate Donald Trump's rise to power.  And if there was ever a time to democratize research, it is right fucking now. What do I mean by … Continue reading Three Days After the Klan Celebrated: Research In An Age of Injustice

Bad Studies, Contraception, Human Rights, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Birth and Maternity Care, Racism

Suspended and Unsuspended Birth Control Trials: Equipoise, White Feminist Nonsense and Conditional Humanity

Since scientists suspended clinical trials of a male birth control shot, my social media feed has been full of white feminist outrage with a side of transmisogyny and racism.  Actually, the veiled racism and erasure of history is a main event, not a side dish, and so we really need to break this down.  I'll … Continue reading Suspended and Unsuspended Birth Control Trials: Equipoise, White Feminist Nonsense and Conditional Humanity