“Everything that can be counted does not necessarily count; everything that counts cannot necessarily be counted.” Albert Einstein

Thursday, April 28, 2011

For 5/2: Will.i.am doesn’t like women who have their own condoms and I don’t like him




Read this. What prompts blogger Maya to put a bowl of condoms on her coffee table?

Monday, April 18, 2011

for 4/24: Rania Matar - Recent Projects - A Girl and her Room

Look at these--
Rania Matar - Recent Projects - A Girl and her Room-- photographs of girls in their rooms. Where are the girls from? What might the photographer, Rania Matar, be thinking or wanting to say?

Option for 4/25: GOOD.is | What Congress Would Look Like If It Were Demographically Representative of America (Raw Image)


GOOD.is | What Congress Would Look Like If It Were Demographically Representative of America (Raw Image)

What is the point of this graphic? Which side--left or right is more balanced and/or inclusive? Click on link to see it bigger.

Thursday, April 14, 2011

The War Behind the Abortion War - NYTimes.com

The War Behind the Abortion War - NYTimes.com: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"

option for 4/25: In J. Crew add mom paints son's toenails pink


Watch the video. What do you think makes people react so strongly to a boy with pink toenails? In the video, what kinds of arguments do you hear in support of the add, or against it?

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Another option for 4/18

Hey Shorty! A Guide to Combating Sexual Harassment and Violence in Schools and on the Streets

What is grassroots activism and why is Hey Shorty considered grassroots activism?

option for 4/18: Women making music in Pakistan

Tuesday, April 12, 2011



Female musicians in Pakistan. Listen to the story and the music here.

What challenges do these women musicians face? What do they sing about? Why do they sing?

Monday, April 4, 2011

Option for 4/11: Toni Bond Leonard


Who is Toni Bond Leonard? Each person who comments should say something different about her.