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Welcome to my crazy feminist blog! This is just a thing that I really think we're in need of right now. Feminism had some big milestones in 2016. We got some more Rey toys for Star Wars, there was a Ghostbuster's reboot starring women... ohhh yeah and it was the first time a woman actually ran for president in a major political party! And no matter who you voted for and what the outcome of the election was... it was still a really big deal!

I decided to start this blog because I wasn't happy with the outcome of the election. This is probably the most I will talk about politics on this blog... unless I think it is absolutely relevant. Okay... might be kind of a lie... I'll probably discuss Meryl Streep's acceptance speech at the Golden Globes because I think that is a powerful example of something women can be doing... and I will probably do a news segment. Basically... if there is something important to talk about that I feel well qualified to talk about, I will talk about it.

This will probably mostly be Pop Culture based feminism because that is kind of what I like and where I think I can help the most. I think I'll have a news segment, book reviews... maybe some history lessons. I have a post on why women shouldn't be catcalled coming up that was actually the first thing I wrote for this blog. I'll have a Thank You letter to iconic women... there's going to be a lot of stuff. Also it's not just about women, equality in general is a major win so... that will probably be included in here. And if I just think something is worth mentioning that a woman did or that I think women could relate to maybe better than men... I'll write that too. It's not just going to be all rants, all reviews or all one thing in general... it's going to be about a lot of things... so feel free to read and not read any parts you want!

This won't be a daily post either... this will likely be 2-3 times a week. I can't do a 3rd daily blog... just can't do it!

May the Force Be With all of the nasty women out there! And maybe some nasty men? If you're a guy reading this comment "I'm a Nasty Man" if you're nice and like the blog. If you don't like the blog, explain to me why my rights are not equal to yours!

Peace!
-Shannon


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