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Sexist Storms
As a society we always try to be progressive and not offend anybody. But in doing so, lives have been lost. In a study done by the PNAS, they determined that more lives are lost to female hurricanes rather than male ones, because people are more likely to prepare and evacuate when a storm has […]
What the NFL Knew
It’s been a long two days for NFL superstar and women’s MMA champion Ray Rice. Yesterday, Rice was released from the Baltimore Ravens and suspended from the NFL indefinitely after TMZ released a video of him battering his then-girlfriend (now wife) in a hotel elevator. The NFL has been aware of the incident for several […]
Donald Sterling 2
Another NBA owner is in hot water for being a tad bit racist. This time it’s Bruce Levenson of the Atlanta Hawks. In a business email sent to other executives two years ago he made some racially incentive remarks when discussing ways to attract more white fans. In an earlier post, I made light of […]
When Uzis Attack
Yesterday near Lake Havasu, a firearms instructor was shot to death by a 9 year old girl he was training. As she was shooting an uzi, the force from the blowback was so strong the girl lost control and the gun recoiled backwards with aim at the instructor. To the credit of the American media, […]
Who Decides What’s True?
Good news, everyone. A newly funded study will track “misinformation” and hate speech on the internet. The best part is that we all get to pay for it. The Federal Government will spend approximately $1 million to fund a web service developed by Indiana University to monitor “false and misleading ideas” online, with a focus […]
Don’t Hate the Golfer, Hate the Golf
For the second time in two weeks, the President’s golf is bothering me. Last week, I discussed my misgivings about Big O’s vacationing while the world crumbles around us. I don’t have a problem with the Prez taking some time off, the President is really never not working. But I think O should tone it […]
Gay Marriage – A Historical Inevitability
On the front page of every major news website today is an article discussing the Supreme Court’s “not yet” ruling on gay marriage in Virgina. Supporters and dissenters both have very strong opinions on the issue. As the debate rages on and politicians largely take their predictable stances on the issue, I can just sit […]
Where are Our Protest Songs?
Like most white people twice my age I’ve been watching The Sixties on CNN, a documentary series about – get this – the Sixties. Each episode focuses on a different important cultural, political, or societal aspect of the decade. As you would expect there’s a heavy focus on popular culture, in particular music – Woodstock, […]
The Little Big Time
The Little League World Series is in full swing, and in my opinion, ruining programming on ESPN for the next few weeks. But while I don’t watch it, enough people must, because I heard that the tournament makes in between $20-30 million. However, these kids are in a situation similar to that of our nation’s […]
Defending Charles Manson
Here’s one of the most interesting articles I’ve read in a long time (courtesy of The Guardian). It’s four short essays written by attorneys who have defended horrendous criminals. Their perspectives are more sympathetic and self-aware than you would expect, even if they do come across as a tad bit self-promoting. It’s definitely worth a […]
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