March 2012
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Sex, Uneducated →
stfuconservatives: esmeweatherwax: tooyoungforthelivingdead: kateordie: This morning, I put out a call for Sex Ed horror stories from former and current teens, after reading about Utah’s decision to adopt an abstinence-only policy when it comes to teaching about sexual health. Of course, that’s ridiculous - but not as crazy as some of these testimonials. Read on, it’s fascinating. On...
Mar 1st
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“The crisis facing men is not the crisis of masculinity, it is the crisis of...”
– bell hooks (via wretchedoftheearth)
Mar 1st
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when people get mad at other people saying that something they did was racist/sexist/homophobic/whatever I don’t get it it’s like If you were hanging out with your friend and your friend turns to you and says “hey I don’t know if you noticed but you just stepped on my foot, can you please stop”, I am guessing most people would say “oh man, I’m sorry” and maybe watch where they were walking a...
Mar 1st
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Tea Party blogger and all-around terrible person... →
stfuconservatives: The founder of BigGovernment.com, who said he dreamed of the day he could shoot liberals, flipped out at Occupy protesters at CPAC, threatened gun violence because he was called gay, and posted offensive comics about the Obamas unceremoniously dropped dead outside his house last night. (ETA: I almost forgot! He’s also the person who got Shirley Sherrod fired when he played...
Mar 1st
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“Jackson stands out for his “fantastic libido” and highly productive semen”
– Many of the young elephants in America’s zoos have been sired by only one bull. Conservationists hope that 15 litres of frozen elephant semen, awaiting export from South Africa, will help freshen up the gene pool. (via theeconomist) I’m sorry, I know this doesn’t really pertain to politics...
Mar 1st
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ACLU denounces Tennessee principal who threatens... →
stfuconservatives: (trigger warning for homophobia) “The ACLU is demanding that school officials rebuke Haywood County principal Dorothy Bond for harassing gay children and threatening to expel them for showing public affection for each other. At an assembly in February, Bond said gay students are “not on God’s path,” according to parents. She also said gay people are “ruining their lives.”...
Mar 1st
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“Danica Patrick is such a.. pretty girl. She makes a lot of money and...”
–  Fox 5 news anchor Ross Shimabuku, on Danica Patrick’s question to a report about why female athletes must always be described as “sexy,” and imploring him for another word to describe her. Shimabuku was suspended today for a week without pay for his comments after he apologized… by admitting...
Mar 1st
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You're fucked now, UrbanOutfitters, muahahahahah! →
stfuconservatives: gloria-swanson: apihtawikosisan: This is the big news of today and I haven’t seen it all over the place yet! The Navajo Nation (who has trademarked their name) is suing UrbanOutfitters.  The suit is based on trademark infringement and violation of the Indian Arts and Crafts Act.  This is going to be an awesome case! It’s great that they’re taking a stand to reclaim...
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“The following day, I attended a workshop about preventing gender violence,...”
– Why I Am A Male Feminist (via newwavefeminism)
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Listenthegoddamazon: thelovelyify: nyankohimex3: ...
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“‎The problem, often not discovered until late in life, is that when you look for...”
– Neil deGrasse Tyson (via nedhepburn) PREACH. (via jtotheizzoe)
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americastestkitchen: Cooking Tip of the Day: Want to substitute one yeast for another? Use 25% less rapid rise yeast in a recipe that calls for active dry yeast.
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February 2012
My Maternal Great Great grandfather was lynched in...
howtobeterrell: His mutilated body was found swinging from the most beautiful tree in West Virginia. When you view a photo of a lynching what are you seeing? what are you supposed to be experiencing? These were not secret or private photographs. Lynching photographs were often sold at picnics as post cards and trading cards for children. The body parts of black men and women were often...
Feb 29th
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Today in fucked-up things state legislatures are... →
stfuconservatives: somuchdependsupon submitted:  South Dakota’s state House of Reps recently passed a bill on the definition of domestic violence, complete with amendments that modify an “intimate partnership” or “relationships” with the clause “with a member of the opposite sex.” So, gay man in an abusive relationship? You’re not victim of domestic violence! College roommate beating you up?...
Feb 29th
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"My sister lost her baby... and my state requires... →
stfuconservatives: leeleeleelee submitted: “This is the reality of Texas’ ultrasound for abortion bill.  A 30 year old Texas woman’s fetus’ heart stopped beating after 12 weeks.  The options given were to wait until miscarriage, give birth to it, or to abort it (the preferred, safest option).  She has to look at an ultrasound of her already dead fetus and if she looks away, she will have to...
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“Frankly, the idea that a person would not have one job but two jobs or three...”
– Michael D. Higgins, the President of Ireland, in an interview with Tea Party radio host Michael Graham (xxx). (via iwantcupcakes)
Feb 29th
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thegoddamazon: amantesuntamentes replied to your post: Did somebody seriously just say “they were SLAVES… no logic whatsoever. also who could really be happy knowing that everyone else around them was suffering minus the white people of course who clearly gave no fucks It’s because white people are buying into their own lie; that being the sanitized and Eurocentric history that is force-fed to...
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So, if you put your URL in here, you can listen to... →
allisongayle: kayla-bella: alexaraye: supuru: mega-meister: no, I don’t think you guys understand how fantastic this site is I just listened to orchestra music followed by mother mother, the proclaimers, the red hot chili peppers, and Detektivbyran. because my music taste is fucking awesome. I lika this a lot!  This is pretty rad
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An answer.
curiouslycool: stfuconfederates: I have a private question for you. Is it wrong to get sick and tired of seeing everything being associated with racism and being racially motivated?? I feel like every disagreement on tumblr is blamed on race when PoC are involved, and because of this, I stay out of any conversations on racism. I’ve become even more discouraged to speak up about racism because...
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americastestkitchen: Cooking Tip of the Day: A defect in the starch structures of Arborio rice, called chalk, is responsible for risotto’s characteristic bite.
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note-a-bear: deliciouskaek: allyintraining: OK, I just found out from my dashboard about the whole Billy Crystal black face debacle. I don’t have cable, so there ya go. WTF, Billy Crystal?! Anywho, I found this article about it, and there’s a poll that asks, “What did you think of the blackface moment?” The results are not encouraging: So could we get some more intelligent voting on this?...
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“It is our responsibility as lawmakers and educators to make this system work....”
– Barack Obama Notice he’s not talking about just four-year college. What a snob. (via soupsoup)
Feb 28th
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My brother knows racism before he's even 16. Fuck...
thegoddamazon: queerhairyvag: Welp! That’s great! Gonna rant now! AS USUAL WHAT ELSE IS NEW Before he was 8, things were fine and dandy and he’s a happy adorable snotrag!  He isin’t treated any differently and if he is, he’s too young to notice at the time.  He’s 10. He’s talented at creating animation and draws like a pro. Early primary school; things are fine but he feels a little...
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“Why is it accepted that some people who eat a ton of food can stay thin, but not...”
– Some Things I Don’t Understand « Dances With Fat (via sixtyforty)
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Washington State may become first to require... →
stfuconservatives: Gay marriage AND insurance coverage for abortions? Man, I’m at the wrong end of this coast. -Jess
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americastestkitchen: Cooking Tip of the Day: Give your garlic a longer shelf life. Avoid storing it in the refrigerator, where it will soften and deteriorate more quickly.
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