State of Michigan proposed social studies standards for grades K-12, written by conservative lawmakers, removes mention of gay rights, Roe v. Wade, and climate change while also eliminating the term “core democratic values,” which they argue implies left-leaning partisanship, and downplaying the work of the NAACP from the state-mandated curriculum. According to Bridge Magazine, the […]
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Cow Cuddling To Reduce Stress Is Apparently A Thing Now
Mooove over, goat yoga. There’s a new wellness movement in town to help you reduce stress and embrace the zen. Or, more accurately, a cow. That’s right. A COW. Because apparently milk isn’t the only thing from cows that does a body good. Don’t have access to a cow to cuddle? Fear not. Mountain Horse […]
Fanny Pack Sandals And Other Footwear You Never Knew You Needed
Nike has created slip-on fanny pack sandals and I think I kind of love them. Or hate them. I don’t know. (Secretly I looove them.) Whether you’re tired of stuffing your credit card and keys into the top of your bra; you’ve had enough of lugging around a ten-gallon purse we all know is full […]
Should You Teach Your Kids To Swear? Science Says Yes
I didn’t grow up with swearers. I can count on one hand the number of times I heard my mom say “shit.” She said, “For crying out loud.” A lot. Which I now know is code for “fuck.” I, on the other hand, am somewhat of a potty mouth. I have been since junior high […]
Ambien Rejects Roseanne’s Blame, Dictionary.com Has Alternate Theory
It may be just one more skirmish in a culture war that is being waged on all fronts of American life. Or it may be that the dust-up and fall-out over one outrageous and vile comment made by Roseanne Barr in the wee hours of Tuesday morning is a microcosm of where we find ourselves […]
Valedictorian Banned From Giving Speech Uses Megaphone To Deliver Powerful Message
High school graduation is a time to celebrate, to look back on past accomplishments and lessons, and to look forward to a future full of growth and freedom. It’s a time to let go. But for Holy Cross High School valedictorian Christian Bales, his freedom was taken away when the school in Crestview Hills, Kentucky […]
‘Active Shooter’ Video Game Allows Players to Simulate School Shooting
There’s bad, and then there’s so far over the line you can’t even see where you crossed it. Such is the case with the video game Active Shooter – the Simulation, which allows players to navigate a simulated school shooting and opt to be either the school shooter or a member of the S.W.A.T Team […]
The Latest Injectable Beauty Trend? Nipple Fillers
You know what I wish I had? Bigger areola. I’m talking jumbo-sized saucer nips, attached to my jugs like pink beanbags. Just kidding, y’all. That’s ridiculous. No one in the world would want to plump up their nipples, except, holy shit, yes they do because it’s happening. People are injecting Restylane into their areola. The procedure isn’t […]