In honor of Dr. Tiller
Consider donating to a pro-choice organization. A few of my favorites: The National Network of Abortion Funds (list of local funds here) The National Abortion Federation Medical Students for Choice Planned Parenthood Haven Coalition Leave other suggestions in the comments. UPDATED to add this press release from the National Network of Abortion Funds: The Network [...]
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Abortion Provider Dr. Tiller Shot Dead at Wichita Church
Oh my fucking god. I just learned via Matttbastard on Twitter that Dr. George Tiller was shot dead as he was walking into his Sunday morning church services. Dr. Tiller was one of the few late-term abortion providers in the country. He had previously been shot, his clinic burnt down, harassed by ideological anti-abortion attorney [...]
...read moreShameless Self-Promotion Sunday
You know what to do.
...read moreAustralian Accessible Parking Scheme Would Exclude Many People with Disabilities
This is for all of you Australians out there, because the few minutes of your time it will take to help are desperately needed. The Australian government is currently working on new regulations for disabled parking. The idea is supposedly to harmonize all the different regulations across the nation and to cut down on abuse. [...]
...read moreI blame Asher Roth for this.
Yes, this appears to be serious: Oh, dear.
...read moreName That Quote.
Who do you think made this empathetic, identity-politics-reliant statement? I tried to in my opening statement, I tried to provide a little picture of who I am as a human being and how my background and my experiences have shaped me and brought me to this point. … I don’t come from an affluent background [...]
...read moreRacism, Sexism and Sotomayor, in a few easy-to-read bullet points.
Some notes to conservatives and journalists: 1. Sonia Sotomayor is a judge. It is her job to ask questions. Many judges — including, notably, Antonin Scalia — are known for their assertive styles and difficult questions. Scalia, though, is revered for his blunt style. Sotomayor’s “temperment” is discussed as if she were a racehorse or [...]
...read moreHelp Me Decide: What Is Cuter?
This is a matter of national importance. What is more adorable? The pygmy jerboa: OR This baby: Help. I am overwhelmed with teh cute.
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Red Velvet Cupcakes Made Me Do It
It’s true: One’s love of a particular food group is highly influential when it comes to performing the duties of one’s job. Personally, I discovered red velvet cupcakes, and the next thing I knew I was a hairy-legged man-hater. I wonder what Puerto Rican food will do to Sonia Sotomayor? Maybe all the pig will [...]
...read moreActually, comparing Sonia Sotomayor to Sarah Palin is kind of insulting
No, Sotomayor is not getting Palin-ed. I’m the last person who is going to stand up for the media’s crappy treatment of Sarah Palin during the Presidential elections, but I do think intelligence and achievement are fair issues to bring up when considering an elected official or a Supreme Court justice. And while I don’t [...]
...read moreMaricopa County Allegedly Fails to Investigate Sexual Assault Cases
I’m going to go ahead and assume that by now, most of you recognize the name Sheriff Joseph Arpaio. You know, the sheriff of Maricopa county — “America’s Toughest Sheriff” — who is famous for prisoner abuse, particularly against undocumented immigrants, has a long list of inmate deaths and injuries, and is currently under investigation [...]
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