May 2012
Rachel Maddow's Documentary of Dr. Tiller: The... →
margueritatoldtom:
rabbleprochoice:
This wonderfully done documentary aired on MSNBC a year ago and it is now online. If you click on the link you should be able to watch all 6 parts of it in the video embedded into it (to view the next part click on the video boxes for each one on the right hand side).
I’m going to watch it later.
Love,
Rabble
reblogging to remember to watch later.
“Make no mistake, this battle is about self-determination by women of the...”
– - Dr. George Tiller, murdered three years ago today by an anti-choice fanatic. (via iamdrtiller)
still so outraged about his murder.
(via margueritatoldtom)
stefalopod:
“I believe your chronic crying problem stems from an allergy to civilization.”
“It is reported that about 30% of the world’s population is unemployed. That’s...”
– Noam Chomsky (via fyeahnoamchomsky)
bustygirlcomics:
thelingerieaddict:
Lingerie Addict Flashback: What Should Busty Ladies Look for in a Bra?
I get asked about what to look for in a bra a lot and The Lingerie Addict is pretty much the encyclopedia of all things ‘bra’. If you aren’t sure how to find the perfect bra, this is a great article. Once you’re done reading, there’s a long list of stores on the FAQ page that have been...
sylviac:
Letters To My Country: Obama And The Drug War
letterstomycountry:
Sullivan spots a discussion about Obama’s stance on drug prohibition. David Frum tweets to defend the President’s prohibition stance:
Not hypocritical to experiment w drugs in early life, recoil, and as a mature adult favor prohibition.
Balko fires back:
@davidfrum It’s flat…
LTMC’s commentary is...
Call for Contributors!
fyeahwomenartists:
Sylvia Sleigh, A.I.R. Group Portrait, 1978
We’re looking for a few additional contributors for ‘Women Artists’!
If you find yourself spending lots of time (or just have some extra time) on the internet, have a background in the arts and want to help highlight some talented lady artists, send us an email - fyeahwomenartists@gmail.com
oldtobegin:
novazembla:
Relatedly, 100% of the lady friends I have discussed this with agree: It would be awesome to be able to throw up whenever someone is being incredibly vile.
incontrovertible physical evidence of how repulsive they are
assault them with your feelings
everyone will be shocked into silence
you don’t have to say anything
if it’s a hostile situation, you have plausible...
Pre-order The Books They Gave Me! →
I got a piece published in ‘ere! Only $14 hardcover!
“This beautiful full-color treasury of stories about gift book-giving celebrates the enduring power of literature: stories of significant books people have received and what those books mean to them.
The Books They Gave Me collects 200 poignant, funny, and provocative stories that together comprise a love letter to literature and...
Countries currently expelling Syrian diplomats...
thepoliticalnotebook:
Canada
Germany
UK
France
Italy
Australia
“Life becomes easier when you learn to accept an apology you never got.”
– Robert Brault (via creatingaquietmind)
wolfandfox:
She Is Beyond Good And Evil - The...
Neurotic Thought: Synchronized Brains: Feeling... →
s33:
neurosciencestuff:
ScienceDaily (May 24, 2012) — Experiencing strong emotions synchronizes brain activity across individuals, a research team at Aalto University and Turku PET Centre in Finland has revealed.
Avocado Kale Smoothie
parkstepp:
I wouldn’t dare suggest you eat something that doesn’t taste good, so trust me on this one.
Into the blender throw 1/2 an avocado, a bunch of kale, 1 frozen banana and about 1 cup of coconut water.
Your morning just got a whole lot brighter.
rawcity:
Rare white buffalo slain and skinned, sheriff says →
The Hunt County Sheriff’s Department is among several agencies investigating the gruesome death of a rare white buffalo, born nearly a year ago on a ranch near Greenville.
Lakota Buffalo Ranch owner Arby Little Soldier said he and his wife returned from out of town to find the calf, considered sacred by some in the Native American community, killed and skinned. The next day its mother was also...
The Conservative Fantasy History of Civil Rights →
frederickwoodruff:
“It has thus become necessary for conservatives to craft an alternative story, one that absolves their own ideology of any guilt. The right has dutifully set itself to its task, circulating its convoluted version of history, honing it to the point where it can be repeated by any defensive College Republican in his dorm room.” (via John Calendo)
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“My first criticism is that this theory is built on a faulty understanding of how...”
– Silvia Federici, Precarious Labor: A Feminist Viewpoint (via spectaculardistractions)
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“Never underestimate the huge middle finger you are giving to the world when you...”
– (via extrathyme)
Chicago spent over $63 million defending police... →
“Pinstripe patronage” is what the People’s Law Office is calling it.
The Chicago law firm that’s known for bringing cases of police brutality, false arrest and wrongful convictions wanted to find out just how much the city was paying to outside firms to defend police officers accused of misconduct.
After obtaining records with a Freedom of Information Act Request, they...
Don’t Mess with Massachusetts →
“It may be everyone’s punching bag, but it’s time to face facts: The Bay State is best.”
in-backyards:
Neutral Milk Hotel, “King of Carrot...
“You are imperfect, you are wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and...”
– Brene Brown (via liaks)
