(via truth-has-a-liberal-bias)
May 18, 2013
May 18, 2013
Zero Congressional hearings amid their total shit show. Hard to believe.
The good thing is there is no statue of limitations for war crimes.
(via truth-has-a-liberal-bias)
May 18, 2013
In the spirit of MIT, there are some feats of art and engineering installed in their T stop at Kendall square, including this groovy contraption.
May 18, 2013
A ‘strong female character’
DOES NOT NECESSARILY MEAN
- a character who is physically strong
- a character who is mentally strong
- a character who is emotionally strong
ABSOLUTELY MEANS
- a character who makes her own choices, even if they’re mistakes
- a character whose point of view is explored at least briefly
- a character who is the hero of her own story whether she knows it or not
And that’s just a strong character, really.
(via alittlecoconuttart)
May 17, 2013
"In a colorblind society, White people, who are unlikely to experience disadvantages due to race, can effectively ignore racism in American life, justify the current social order, and feel more comfortable with their relatively privileged standing in society (Fryberg, 2010).
Most minorities, however, who regularly encounter difficulties due to race, experience colorblind ideologies quite differently. Colorblindness creates a society that denies their negative racial experiences, rejects their cultural heritage, and invalidates their unique perspectives.
"— Monica Williams, Ph.D for Psychology Today, “Colorblind Ideology is a Form of Racism (via willworkforwords)
May 17, 2013
Five major scandals the media isn’t obsessing about
Are these things more important than edits to talking points? Judge for yourself.
1. Carbon pollution reaches historic highs, threatening human existence
2. The devastating impact of sequestration on kids, cancer patients and first responders.
3. Massive cuts to food stamps for the most vulnerable.
4. 1,100 workers die in a Bangladesh factory collapse, and American retailers continue business as usual.
5. 4,150 gun deaths from gun violence since Newtown.
May 17, 2013
The media is missing the point.
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May 17, 2013
FRANKENMUTH, MICHIGAN
A German settlement known throughout the State for its chicken dinners, served harvester style, and its Frankenmuth beer. It was settled in 1845 by a group of Franconians from Bavaria and, later, by refugees from the unsuccessful German revolution of 1848.
The neat village, spread out for some distance, has retained its German flavor; most of the inhabitants are descendants of the original settlers and speak the German language.
—Michigan: A Guide to the Wolverine State (WPA,1941)
Postcard Key:
1. Maypole 2-4. Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn 5. The Fischer Opera Haus 6. Schnitzelbank Shop 7. Bavarian Festival 8. Bodenbender’s Apfel Haus 9. Bronner’s 10. The Edelweiss Trio
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I have a curious desire to visit Frankenmuth.
May 17, 2013
Daily Kos: BUSTED!!! Republicans caught altering Benghazi e-mails
Earlier today, CBS News reported that at least two of the Benghazi e-mails that were leaked by Republicans last Friday were altered . The GOP leak of the altered Benghazi e-mails came five days …
(Source: apolloreport, via reagan-was-a-horrible-president)
May 17, 2013
For those of you who criticize Janelle’s signature monochromatic look.
From her speech on “Black Girls Rock”:
“When I started my music career, I was a maid. I used to clean houses. My mother was a proud janitor. My stepfather, who raised me like his very own, worked at the post office and my father was a trashman. They all wore uniforms and that’s why I stand here today, in my black and white, and I wear my uniform to honor them.
This is a reminder that I have work to do. I have people to uplift. I have people to inspire. And today, I wear my uniform proudly as a Cover Girl. I want to be clear, young girls, I didn’t have to change who I was to become a Cover Girl. I didn’t have to become perfect because I’ve learned throughout my journey that perfection is the enemy of greatness.
Embrace what makes you unique, even if it makes others uncomfortable.” - Janelle Monáe
janelle
janelle
i love u
Dude, I freakin’ LOVE her style, so haters need to back off.
(via libralthinking)
May 17, 2013
Bunch of groups with bunch of members who support racial profiling get profiled in a different way and are outraged.
You know that, and they weren’t profiled anymore than liberal groups
May 17, 2013
#Cowardliness?
What if this IRS scandal actually is being handled poorly like Shirley Sherrod’s situation? Like maybe the IRS was actually right to scrutinize groups seeking tax-exempt status and Obama just won’t stand behind the agency ‘cause he’s averse to controversy?
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