Category Archives: Politics

Dec
06
2009

6 Decembre 1989: Remembering a Formative Tragedy

I was 16 on December 6th, 1989, when gunman Marc Lepine stormed into Montreal’s Ecole Polytechnique, an engineering school.
When the blood had spilled and screams for the 14 dead women faded into muffled tears, it was found that the gunman had left a note explaining his actions — he’d wanted to kill feminists for making [...]

By A Scribe Called Steff | Also posted in Dimestore Philosophy, History, Modern Feminism, Opinion (Editorial & Commentary), Sexism, Society, Specifically Steff, Women's Department, feminism, keeping it real | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (4)
May
04
2009

Miss California: The Boobs Are on the Job

I had to doublecheck my old-school calendar just now. Holy fuck, it really is 2009. Who knew?
Clearly not the folks running the Miss California Pageant.
Yeah, Miss California. You remember her? Perez Hilton went all “oh, no you didn’t [SNAP]” as a result of the ass-backward beauty’s anti-gay marriage stance she posited while she grinned and [...]

By A Scribe Called Steff | Also posted in Current Events, Dimestore Philosophy, How To Guides, Loving and Knowing Yourself, Modern Feminism, Opinion (Editorial & Commentary), Society, Steff Rants, feminism | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments (5)
Jan
27
2009

Saying What’s Meant and Meaning What’s Said

We, as a society, seem pretty lost on the subject of communicating these days.
Oh, sure, we’ve got the surfacing of it all down pat. We text each other. Email abounds. Blogging has given a voice to everyone we wish never had one. Twitter makes it possible to nanobroadcast your life. Coworkers instant message each other [...]

By A Scribe Called Steff | Also posted in Communication, Current Events, Dating, Opinion (Editorial & Commentary), Sex, Society, Specifically Steff | Tagged , , , , , | Comments (4)
Jan
25
2009

Oh, Mr. President.

Take note men. Even the President gives his coat to his woman when she’s a little chilly. In this cute shot taken by the White House photographer on the way to a ball Inauguration night, Michelle’s given his coat because she’s a cold. I love this shot. Love, love, love.
Chivalry might be dead, but maybe, [...]

By A Scribe Called Steff | Also posted in Etiquette, Specifically Steff | Tagged , | Comments (8)
Jan
04
2009

A 2009 Wish for Smut Writers

[Note: These opinions of mine are strong. Aren't they always? But it should be said that I think it's with irony, too, as the majority of sex bloggers I've followed on Twitter tend to speak of condoms as necessity, not options. I believe the sex blogging community is indeed having responsible sex more often than [...]

By A Scribe Called Steff | Also posted in AIDS & STDs, Dating, Hollywood, Hygiene & Health, Opinion (Editorial & Commentary), Sex, Society, casual sex | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments (11)
Dec
18
2008

Let Rick Warren Speak.

This will offend a lot of people’s sentiments, and I don’t care, I’m saying it anyhow.
I am absolutely pro-gay rights. I am completely for gay marriage and gay adoption rights. I loathe violence against gays, and think “hate crimes” prosecutions should be used not only more frequently, but more vehemently.
That said, it’s times like these [...]

By A Scribe Called Steff | Also posted in Current Events, Dimestore Philosophy, Gay or Straight?, Lifestyle, Marriage & Other Commitments, Opinion (Editorial & Commentary) | Tagged , , , | Comments (11)
Nov
06
2008

Awash in the Afterglow

I’m still in the euphoric afterglow of Obama’s victory. I suspect many of us are. I’m looking forward to the stories we’ll hear from around the world about this. It’s more healing internationally than I suspect Americans can possibly imagine.
In its most flippant terms? I believe this vote means American college kids can stop sewing [...]

By A Scribe Called Steff | Also posted in Current Events, History, Opinion (Editorial & Commentary), Society | Tagged , , , , , | Comments (11)
Nov
05
2008

Not Right Now: “No” on Gay Marriage

Amidst the euphoria of Obama’s rise last night, every referendum on gay marriage was voted down.
Gay rights activists are going to be broken-hearted today. I know. You want what you want when you wanted it. You want America to be ready. You think it’s so obvious, so elementary, so how could anyone who understands what [...]

By A Scribe Called Steff | Also posted in Current Events, Gay or Straight?, Lifestyle, Opinion (Editorial & Commentary), Society | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments (6)
Nov
03
2008

And Then It Was Over: Election 2008

This waiting has been insufferable. I dread a bad election day. I fear problems. But I anticipate an Obama victory. As far back as March I was saying, deep down, I thought Obama might take this election by a landslide. I believed then. I believe now.
It doesn’t mean I’m not scared. Shit happens. In 36 [...]

By A Scribe Called Steff | Also posted in Current Events, Opinion (Editorial & Commentary) | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments (2)
Oct
20
2008

Bye-Bye, Bush!

Election day is coming up. It’s official! No more Bush!
So, it’s time to celebrate, and here’s how I propose to do so.  Join me?

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Oct
03
2008

Why Sarah Palin Scares Me

If you read me, and you’re a fan of Sarah Palin? I’m offended by your ignorance, and the fact that you deem me entertaining yet take THAT THING seriously. Don’t read me, please. It’s insulting. And educate yourself.
She is ignorant, uninformed, inarticulate, and frankly, dangerous. If you support her? You are, too.
Let’s talk about all [...]

By A Scribe Called Steff | Also posted in Best of Steff, General, Opinion (Editorial & Commentary), Religion, Society, Steff Rants | Tagged , , , , | Comments (29)
Oct
02
2008

A Perhaps Controversial Thought About the Birth of the AIDS Virus?

[I would normally post something like this on my other blog, The Last Ditch, but since it's about AIDS, which is sexually transmitted, I've decided to be a little bit of a shit disturber and post it here for a larger audience. I'm interested to hear your thoughts...]
I’ve been fascinated by the history of the [...]

By A Scribe Called Steff | Also posted in AIDS & STDs, History, Opinion (Editorial & Commentary), Society | Tagged , , , , , | Comments (9)
Oct
01
2008

Gay Bashing in Gay-Tolerant Vancouver

Some of us Vancouverites are PROUD of how gay-friendly this city is. I’m straight, and I think the fact that we’re one of the “gayest” cities in the world makes us, well, frankly, fun.
Yet even here there is intolerance. And if it’s here, then we still have a lot of work to do in the [...]

By A Scribe Called Steff | Also posted in Gay or Straight?, Laws, Opinion (Editorial & Commentary), Society, Steff Rants | Tagged , , , , | Comments (1)
Sep
28
2008

Is it Possible?: Sex in the White House? Without Infidelity?

Something I absolutely love about the Obamas is the intensity of their attraction to each other. It’s so obvious. He lights up when he sees her. She totally adores him. But it’s bigger than that.
Probably the best footage I’ve ever seen that represents their relationship was this footage shot behind the scenes while they both [...]

By A Scribe Called Steff | Also posted in Best of Steff, General, Marriage & Other Commitments, Opinion (Editorial & Commentary), Romance, Society | Tagged , , , , | Comments (4)
Sep
24
2008

A Little Political Round-Up: Good News!

I definitely get into the politics on this blog but you wouldn’t believe how much I’m often restraining myself.
Lordy, have I got me some opinions.
But tonight I’m going to bed with this odd little thing. It’s there, niggling. Deep, deep down, burrowed in the base of my belly, there it is: Possibility. A little thing [...]

By A Scribe Called Steff | Also posted in Current Events, General, Journalling, Opinion (Editorial & Commentary), Society | Tagged , , , , | Comments (2)
Sep
01
2008

In Case You Still Don’t Think He’s a Diiiirty Ol’ Man

By A Scribe Called Steff | Also posted in General, Humour, Opinion (Editorial & Commentary), Video Clips | Tagged , , , , | Comments (3)
Aug
31
2008

McCain’s VP Choice

[Someone made a cute little comment on Twitter, about how amusing it is that Canadians care so much about the American election. Why do we? Because anything America does tends to affect Canada, that's why. Protectionist folks want Bush, err, McSame, to win so our trade policies don't get negatively impacted. People like me, however, [...]

By A Scribe Called Steff | Also posted in Current Events, Opinion (Editorial & Commentary), Society | Tagged , , , | Comments (8)
Aug
29
2008

Obama by Way of a Detour or Two

I wrote this back in March. I don’t have the time, really, to write in the morning, got home late tonight after dinner out. A thing or two to say of that at another time, probably.
But in honour of the awesome happenstance down south today, when Obama officially accepted the nomination and made what was [...]

By A Scribe Called Steff | Also posted in Current Events, Opinion (Editorial & Commentary) | Tagged , , , , | Comments (1)
Aug
26
2008

Overreacting, or Right On The Money? TWITTER SPAT!

…As long as we’re living in a world where people are still carrying placards that reads “God hates fags” and are dressing their kids in shirts like these? Yeah, I’m going to make a comment when fuckwits banter about words that sound a little laced with hate and judgment and 1960s mentality, thinking they’re all witty and cute. Somebody should. And I fucking VOLUNTEER.

By A Scribe Called Steff | Also posted in Best of Steff, Communication, Ethics, Gay or Straight?, Opinion (Editorial & Commentary), Religion, Steff Rants, Twitter | Tagged , , , | Comments (8)
Aug
09
2008

Edwards: The Politics of Infidelity

I’ve never been a John Edwards fan. Any guy who claims he’s a leftist for poverty activism but spends $400 a month on an unremarkable haircut just strikes me as being strangely out of touch with the very people he claims to be fighting for.
But, then again, I pay $15 for my haircut, so what [...]

By A Scribe Called Steff | Also posted in Best of Steff, Current Events, Ethics, Laws, Marriage & Other Commitments, Opinion (Editorial & Commentary), Sex, casual sex | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments (10)
Aug
01
2008

Bush Rides Again:Birth Control Defined as "Abortion"?

I know I’m Canadian, and I’ve not had to live under George Bush, but as a girl next door, I have spent much of the last eight years comprehensively alarmed by the steady erosion of freedom under this current American administration, and the assault on the sexual choices and options of the voting public, among [...]

By A Scribe Called Steff | Also posted in Best of Steff, Laws, Modern Feminism, Opinion (Editorial & Commentary), Society, Steff Rants, sugasm | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments (6)
Jul
14
2008

Who Killed Chandra Levy?

Sure, Mondays sometimes suck because they’re the start to the week. But that’s sometimes exactly why they rock, too. I’m taking my Monday the easy way — slept in, having some lattes, and then I’ll casually amble in by bike around noon. Why end the weekend sooner than necessary, hey?
But let’s talk about what I’m [...]

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