Sorry posting has been slow these past few days… It’s been a busy week, especially with packing up and moving out. But here are a few good reads to catch up with:
Is there really a credible correlation between body measurements and mortality?
“Mad pride”? People are rejecting pills and other prescriptions in our hyper-medicalized society.
Former soldier Steven Green is found guilty for premeditating and carrying out a gang rape of a 14-year old Iraqi girl and then murdering her and her family.
Done asking, done telling, and now done serving? The first Arabic linguist was dismissed from the Army for coming out on television.
More barriers to health care for same-sex couples.
Racially charged images in Gisele Bündchen’s latest photo shoot.
Dick Cheney, we are done with you. For the last time, please shut up.
An interactive map of hate groups active in the United States, as compiled by the Southern Poverty Law Center.
No, we are still not a “post-racial” nation.
Happy Mother’s Day Michelle Obama! (And mothers everywhere!)
An interview with Kathryn Joyce about her new book Quiverfull: Inside the Christian Patriarchy Movement.
An interview with Kim Longinott, feminist documentary filmmaker.
America is NOT a Christian nation despite what the Christian right wingers keep saying.
A female celebrity has gained weight?! Gasp! How dare she!! Unsurprisingly, more fatism in the media.
42% of homeless youths are LGBTQ identified. More on why/how homelessness is a critical LGBTQ issue and what can be done.
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ShantiShacker
