Tag Archives: Sexism

Science < Ideology

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Tom Garrett

The last few weeks have provided a veritable cornucopia of off-base commentary and unsophisticated political thought.  From David Dow’s call to impeach Antonin Scalia, to today’s suggestion by the NRA of armed guards in every school, to myriad pundits who have … Continue reading →

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More Fun With Old Articles

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Tom Garrett

I saw this gem over the weekend.  The 1972 article recounts the then-novel prospect of female managers for a boys’ sport (in this case, the baseball team).  There’s a lot to like about this piece, including: 1. The coach, local … Continue reading →

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A Headline You Wouldn’t See Today

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Tom Garrett

I stumbled across the article pictured to the left while doing some unrelated research this past weekend.  It’s an AP story in a 1972 edition of the Richmond News Leader, a terrific newspaper that served as the afternoon equivalent of … Continue reading →

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