Author Archives: Valerie Tarico

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About Valerie Tarico

Seattle psychologist and writer. Author - Trusting Doubt; Deas and Other Imaginings.

Contraceptive Exemptions: Where Christian Privilege Meets Corporate Personhood

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By Nate Silver’s calculation, today’s Supreme Court is the most conservative in modern history. Six of nine justices are Catholic. The Chamber of Commerce is winning over 80% of cases.  Do working women who want contraceptive access stand a chance in … Continue reading

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What World War Z and Washington State Have in Common

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Did anyone see the World War Z scene where the zombies reach the top of a massive zombie-proof wall and start pouring over? The same thing has finally happened to Jefferson’s wall of separation between church and state. Council members in … Continue reading

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How My Feminist Blog Became a Magnet for Pedophilic Rapist Wannabes

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It all started with an editorial titled, “Proud Mom of Two Teenage Sluts.” The piece was a tribute to Georgetown student, Sandra Fluke, whose defense of contraception had incited Rush Limbaugh to foam-at-the-mouth slut shaming rants. It was also a … Continue reading

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Right Wing Finally Notices That Women Vote–Maybe.

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On Wednesday morning after the November 5 election, a hard Right outlet, The Washington Times, headlined with the following caption: “Christie’s win, Cuccinelli’s loss: Two playbooks for defending against the ‘war on women.’” For any woman who wants the freedom … Continue reading

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Making Marriage Last – Do Atheists Do It Better?

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Conservative Christians think of themselves as the last line of defense for a time honored and holy tradition, marriage. In the conservative Christian view, marriage is a sacred union ordained by God. It binds one man and woman together so … Continue reading

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