The rise and fall of leaded gasoline directly mimics the arc of violent crime in America.
Newtown Massacre: Stop Conflating Violence and Mental Illness
December 18, 2012 By 10 Comments
By all means, let’s improve mental health services in the US. Please. But if you want to talk about how to prevent rampage violence, s.e. smith is afraid you’re going to need to move on to other subjects.
Mitt Romney Admits He Was Wrong About 47 Percent
October 5, 2012 By 7 Comments
It takes a brave person to admit when he’s wrong… especially when he’s a presidential candidate.
Will ‘The 47 Percent’ End All Hopes for a Romney Presidency?
September 18, 2012 By 21 Comments
Did Mitt Romney misspeak in the explosive Mother Jones videos taped at a private donor function, or do the videos offer a glimpse into what Romney and the ultra-1%’ers really feel about those who receive government benefits?
Fred Karger Deserves a Seat at the Republican Table
March 25, 2011 By 1 Comment
Tthe Republican Party can at least make a sign of good faith and allow its only openly gay presidential candidate a voice at its official table.
The 10 at 10
February 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Feb. 23 roundup: Kristen Schaal on abortion funding, NASA vs. God, and everything that is wrong with America in eight charts.
South Dakota Has Lost Its Mind
February 18, 2011 By 3 Comments
A bill that would require everyone to own a gun? C’mon, SoDak.
Guys Against Sexual Assault
November 17, 2010 By 11 Comments
There’s nothing like the threat of a good crotch groping to galvanize our nation’s men into action against sexual assault.
Study of the Day: Repealing DADT Won’t Hurt Military
November 11, 2010 By 4 Comments
According to a draft of a recent Pentagon study, the ban on gays openly serving in the military can be lifted with minimal risk.
“It’s a woman’s job to make her man feel safe — a safe place that doesn’t expect him to do brave things just because he’s a man.”
This is a comment by Kat on the post “A Husband’s Job Is To Create Emotional Safety”.