Martha Dye-Whealan

Seattle, WA

Martha commented on the article | over 2 years ago

Friday Femme Fatale: Jane Fonda, Maria Shriver & Cougars

The reason that "Cougars" are such a "hot" topic is that the women are older (by at least 5 years!) than the men and they are spending time with these young, "innocent" men mostly for the sex. If you put the full spin of the Cougar Controversy, that best illustrates how gender stereotypes remain ever ingrained in our society. People still can't wrap their minds around older women/younger men. And they still can't help thinking "slut" if a woman wants to be with a man primarily for sex.

As long as everyone is honest and it's consensual (and legal--no Mary Kay LeTourneau repeats!), there shouldn't be a controversy. But this is, after all, America.
Martha signed the petition | over 2 years ago

Stop Opponents of Health Care Reform from Distorting the Truth
Martha commented on the article | over 2 years ago

Friday Femme Fatale: Post-Palin, Gay Boyfriends & PETA Outrage

I agree with Stephanie. What she expressed was my second thought after, "How bizarre!". We all need to stay calm on this one. Activists need to work together for change, not against each other.
Martha signed the petition | over 2 years ago

Tell the Department of Labor to release its list of goods tainted by slave labor
Martha signed the petition | over 2 years ago

Tell Your Senator: Support Women and Girls in Afghanistan!
Martha signed the petition | over 2 years ago

Tell Congress: Repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
Martha signed the petition | over 2 years ago

Call on Investors to Stand up for Human Rights in Darfur
Martha signed the petition | over 2 years ago

Let Iran Know that the Global Community is Monitoring Their Every Move
Martha signed the petition | about 3 years ago

Bush Should Not Pardon Ted Stevens