Oxford Sexual Abuse & Rape Crisis Centre: OSARCC is recruiting now

OSARCC Service Manager, full time, 1 year contract with possibility of extension Do you have the ability to be OSARCC's Service Manager? Do you strive for the best in all you do? Dedicated to the cause of women survivors of sexual violence, we are seeking a motivated person who can look to help continue to shape the future of OSARCC and the essential service it provides. You will help to ensure that we continue to support female surv… Read more

Lashings of Ginger Beer: On feminism and submission [sexual assault triggers, possibly NSFW]

Posted by Goblin: I'm a feminist. Which is to say, I believe passionately in equality regardless of pretty much anything, and am frequently and uncomfortably outspoken about the numerous instances of misogyny, oppression, and sheer bloody impoliteness contemporary society all too often throws at us. Occasionally I have hour-long arguments with anyone from friends to virtual strangers because they tossed some casually gender-ess… Read more

Oxford Feminist Network: Reclaim the Night 2011 launch gig

To launch this year's Oxfordshire Reclaim the Night, a line up of local female artists will perform a special gig at The Port Mahon on Monday 10 October. Performers will include poets Lucy Ayrton and Anna Hobson, Tamara and The Martyrs, jazz singer and pianist Rachel Hughes, acoustic guitar based singer songwriter Hannah Bruce, MC Exonic and Claudia and Jessie, an operatic aria performance (Mozart). The gig will start at 7.30pm … Read more

Positive Politics: New edition of the Positive Politics Podcast now out

You can listen to the new edition of the podcast right here. It’s on multiculturalism and fascism and features some great music alongside my own brand of political commentary. … Read more

Cyclox: ON YER BIKE: Jekyll and Hyde drivers

By James Styring Wednesday 5th October 2011 We've been driving a lot more than usual lately because my wife is pregnant €“ or was, at the time of writing. Her due date is today. We don't know if the little critter is a boy or a girl but one thing's for certain: it's a cyclist. It whirrs its little legs at an alarming rate. It has to be seen to be believed: my wife's belly moves abo… Read more

Positive Politics: Tories funded by financiers

Well not exactly a surprise but figures out today from the Bureau of Investigative Journalism show that 27% of all Tory funding comes from the City. Here’s the breakdown… Not surprising that the government is trying to put off any serious banking reform and is floating the idea of scraping the 50% tax rate. By the way, if 50% of income is deducted in tax for anyone earning over £150k, how can the tax rate be ineffective… Read more

Lashings of Ginger Beer: Lashings show coming up!

Posted by Lashings of Ginger Beer Lashings of Ginger Beer are very proud to be performing as part of the Oxford International Women's Festival Fringe. The Fringe Festival takes place over the weekend Fri 21st - Sun 23rd October. We've got an epic setlist lined up for you, and some very exciting new support acts. You can find out more about all the other awesome events taking place over the weekend here Loo… Read more

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