Listen – Scottish Police Chair says reclaim the night message should be ‘drink less’
Update Note - upon further listening, the specific quote 'drink less, wear more' was not from the Police Fed Chair, but a caller-in (both Liz and I (Adam) were confused…
Why don’t we talk about Barack’s suit?
I'm pretty rare for a man. On two seperate occassions, people choosing which words to write down to discribe me have identified me by my clothing. The words they used…
Stop talking about rape and start listening
In the past few days I have been watching the explosion on Twitter and Facebook and comment sites about Dominique Strauss-Kahn’s trial and the comments of Kenneth Clarke. The vast…
Edinburgh Council tries to ban “Reclaim the Night” march to keep women safe
Edinburgh City Council has tried to ban a Reclaim the Night march. It claims that a march promoting safer streets is too dangerous, and must be stopped to keep women…
Short words are the best
OK, forgive me if this puts a few noses out of joint, but I have an axe to grind, Eugene. There has been a very interesting discussion on Bright Green…
Men blogging about feminism
I'm often embarrassed by how little I write about feminism. I am more than happy to give my opinions here on Bright Green about a whole range of subjects. Clearly…
What Cameron and Willetts Really mean when they Attack Immigration and Feminism
Today David Cameron is indulging in some hardline populist rhetoric on immigration. It shouldn’t come as a surprise. The Conservatives need someone to blame for the failure of Thatcherism to…
Dick of the year: Jo Swinson, Lynne Featherstone, Sarah Teather
This is a nomination for the Bright Green #dick2010 award from Lisa Ansell Jo Swinson, Lynne Featherstone, and Sarah Teather, our feminist MPs. This is a short, and very special…
Lucas to Call for Job-Sharing MPs
Our guest contributor is Dawn Foster Today is the first day of the Autumn Green Party conference, and will feature a landmark speech: Caroline Lucas will address the party faithful…