Rick Perry: Yes, Alcee Hastings, Texas IS Crazy
Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) said the people of his state are crazy. Perry was responding to recent comments made by Rep. Alcee Hastings (D-Fla.), who called Texas a…
Aaron Hernandez’s Lawyer Actually Made A ‘Deflategate’ Joke During A Murder Trial
One of Aaron Hernandez’s lawyers decided on Thursday that a murder trial is as good a place as any to make a “deflategate” joke. – “In hindsight, that was a…
North Korea issues new threat to U.S. bases
Angered by tougher U.N. sanctions and joint military exercises by the United States and South Korea, Pyongyang has issued a range of bombastic threats in recent weeks. North Korea’s threats:…
Canadian Snow Drifts Were No Match For This Determined Freight Train
This freight train is like Thomas the Tank Engine’s brawny older cousin. In place of positive self-talk and “thinking it can,” it relies on pure power. – H/T The Verge
Slovakia’s Anti-Gay Movement Sets Nation Apart From Progressive Neighbors
A big billboard of Pope Francis hangs over the center of Slovakia’s capital, urging citizens to vote “Yes” in a referendum on restricting gay rights. The vote this weekend in…
Pope Francis Thinks It’s OK To Spank Children Under Right Circumstances
VATICAN CITY (AP) – Pope Francis says it’s OK to spank your children to discipline them – as long as their dignity is maintained. Francis made the remarks this week…
Tribunal censures UK over US surveillance data sharing
The tribunal’s ruling was in response to a complaint brought by civil liberties campaign group Liberty, among others, in the wake of claims by former NSA contractor Edward Snowden about…
More Popular Than Expected, New York’s ID Program Has Officials Scrambling
First there were long lines and waits that lasted hours, followed by website glitches, protracted hold times on telephone information lines and extreme difficulty in arranging timely appointments. The introduction…
Candomblé, Afro-Brazilian Religion, Struggles Against Evangelical Hostility
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My country’s problem with menstruation
At that age, getting a monthly visit from a certain bloody friend was relatively uncommon. The boys were kept in the dark and my friends and I talked about it…
Elementary School Teacher Darcy Smith Accused In Rape Of 14-Year-Old Former Student
She was supposed to be a good influence and keep him out of harm’s way, but now a former regional Teacher of the Year is accused of raping her 14-year-old…
10 Art Therapy Techniques To Get You Through That Lingering Winter Gloom
This post goes out to all our readers who have just about had it with winter. Whether you’ve been in hibernation since pre-Winter Storm Juno, watched everything on your Netflix…
Obama takes fire for Crusades comparison
“Today’s remarks by the President were inappropriate and his choice of venue was insulting to every person of faith at a time when Christians are being crucified, beheaded, and persecuted…
For Some Who Are Back At Work, Positive Jobs Report Doesn’t Tell The Full Story
WASHINGTON — Every weeknight Bridget Krueger and her husband catch up with an 8 p.m. phone call because his new job is far away and he works long hours, so…
Manatee Party Shuts Down Florida Refuge In The Best Possible Way
Manatee lovers — by which we mean the entire world — get a look at this. Three Sisters Springs in Florida’s Crystal River Refuge has been periodically shut down to…
On The Red Carpet, A Revolt Builds Over The Pageantry
At this year’s Screen Actors Guild Awards, Julianne Moore, Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston made headlines, of a sort, by taking the revolutionary step of refusing to stick their paws…
Chris Paul Criticizes Female Ref After Receiving A Single Technical Foul: ‘This Might Not Be For Her’
The Los Angeles Clippers received five technical fouls during a 105-94 loss to Lebron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday, a game in which the team was at one…
10 ways to boost chances of a surviving plane crash
Some of those who lived through Wednesday’s crash credited their survival to seat belts and seating choices, yet much of surviving a disaster is pure chance. Remarkable stories of plane…
The Problem With Calling Women ‘Females’
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been immediately skeptical of men who use the word “female” to describe women. Before I was able to put my finger on…
Overlooked Elderly Pets Need Love Too, And This Pit Bull Is Proof
Elderly pit bulls have a couple of strikes against them when it comes to finding adoptive homes. But Brenda and Phil Johnson are among those people who see gems in…
Why It Matters The Internet Is Made By Men For Men
From revenge porn to online harassment, online spaces are recreating the misogyny of the wider world. Read the whole story at New Statesman
Artists Liven Up A Children’s Hospital With Vibrant Murals, Thus Making Our Day
As you’re probably well aware, hospitals tend not to be the most visually enticing of spaces, especially for kids. Between the fluorescent lights, the sterile aesthetic and the deluge of…
‘Spiritual, Emotional And Physical Bankruptcy’: One Woman’s Journey Back From Burnout
For the longest time, Lauren Stahl lived her life according to the traditional definition of success, one that those around her seemed to appreciate. After graduating from Tufts University, she…
23 Valentine’s Day Cards That Are Actually Works Of Art
Valentine’s Day is coming up and you may find yourself standing in the card store painstakingly trying to pick the perfect card for whomever it is you’re thinking of. But…
Aaron Schock Sold Home To GOP Political Donor For Huge Profit: Report
Blue Nation Review reported Friday that a month before the 2012 election, Rep. Aaron Schock (R-Ill.) sold his home to one of his major campaign donors, Ali Bahaj, for more…
Adrienne Bailon Is Engaged To Longtime Boyfriend Lenny Santiago
Adrienne Bailon and her longtime boyfriend are headed down the aisle. – Santiago proposed to her at a restaurant in upstate New York in front of their loved ones.
Houthi Rebels Take Over Yemen’s Government
Yemen’s powerful Shiite rebels have announced they are taking over the country and dissolving the parliament. The dramatic move finalizes their power grab, which has been months in the making….
Obama Hosts Student, Teacher From Million-Dollar Humans Of New York Campaign At The White House
President Barack Obama met with 13-year-old student Vidal Chastanet and his principal, Nadia Lopez, at the White House on Thursday. Chastanet, who attends Mott Hall Bridges Academy in the Browsnville…
D.C., Where Blacks Are No Longer A Majority, Has A New African American Affairs Director
The District’s predominantly African American leaders have long taken pains to address the concerns of underrepresented minority groups in city hall, including Latino, Asian and gay residents. Now another group…
Tom Hanks Was Reunited With Wilson From ‘Cast Away’
Because Tom Hanks did not spend the rest of his life talking to a goddamn volleyball, he was able to reunite with his illustrious “Cast Away” co-star Wilson. You remember…