April 2012
94 posts
March 2012
151 posts
When POC characters are turned white: this isin't about race, if you think it is then you're the racist one, lets just enjoy the book/film as it is, this is about the character's personality god you're so sensitive, the new skin tone actually fits the character's personality IMO, I never imagined them as POC anyway, not all whitewashing is racist god get over it!!111
When white characters are turned into POC: omg how could they!?!?!? this is soooo racist and unfair! why cant they present that white character as WHITE, how dare they change the original skin color to suit their own terms! this is reverse racism!! this is about race! I NEVER imaged that white character to be a POC that is so weird, it doesn't fit, this is political correctness gone crazy!!
USA.gov: Learn How To Understand Financial Jargon →
usagov:
By Maggie Anderson from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
It can be hard to understand the language of financial products and services. Just what exactly is a grace period? What about an ARM? A balloon payment? And while the Internet can serve up an answer, how can you be sure it’s the…
“Pinterest is cracking down on users who “pin” frightening messages of...”
– Pinterest bans pro-anorexia boards
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Brooklyn Public Library - Polio : an American... →
On my book list.
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Why journalists call Trayvon Martin death a... →
Reminder to always reference AP style :-o
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Money isn't everything.
staypozitive:
it can buy a bed, but not sleep
it can buy a clock, but not time
it can buy a book, but not knowledge
it can buy a position, but not respect
it can buy medicine, but not health
it can buy blood, but not life
it can buy sex, but not love
Why I'm voting for Obama.
makemyheartsigh:
I’m a 20 year old GAY member of the NAVY and I happen to be on BIRTH CONTROL. I’d like to be able to keep all 3.
“My point is that feminists are not biological determinists. Feminists are the...”
– ‘Feminists are Sexist’ - Features - The F-Word (via periodp00ps)
What I Meant to Say...: Trayvon Martin, We Mourn... →
theadd-ista:
I feel the same way. I am enraged and yet I feel helpless. HOW can this Zimmerman not be arrested? WHAT does this mean for other boys? FBI, WHERE are YOU. Florida is in over their head. They need some sense.
Lord, HOW LONG?
datgirlcchelle:
Dear Trayvon,
I have never met you and never will, but the tears I’ve shed over your death- your MURDER- are real and heartfelt. My heart...
Change.org's petition calling for the state of... →
amantesuntamentes:
this petition was created by Tracy Martin and Sybrina Fulton (Trayvon’s parents). Please sign.
feminismisprettycool:
Why I’m voting for Barack Obama again in 2012, in the words of Susan B. Anthony:
No self respecting woman should wish or work for the success of a party that ignores her sex.
