Related: recent NYT article that makes clear the mess “charterization” has added to the shameful state of public education in Detroit.

Since the charges, Somchai Lisaius has been fired from his job as a crime reporter on KOLD-TV

Any Archer fans out there? Because that thing is the spitting image of “Doctor” Krieger, amirite?

Except the that reproductive rights are being weakened at an alarming rate...

Yes. I am a independent, in that, when asked to identify myself by a party label, I refuse to do so. I vote based on the individual candidates before me, by who will lead in the most progressive way, and not because that person is a paying member of a political party. I think the distinction to make here is that indepe…

Because....

YES! Proof that Julia only uses her DIY skills for evil...

Counterpoint: Julia Roberts’ “A Low Vera” moment was shady but not masterfully curated. It remains the most basic tee shirt-related insult of all time. Harrumph!

Not to mention Connie Lingus...

Yes. And Badu makes the age-old mistake in that she assumes rape is about sex. Rape is about power.

Wow. Thanks for posting that, tippi. I just wish that we didn’t have to wait so long for the bill to change. I heard an estimate (I think on CNBC) that the new $20s won’t be out until 2025 at the earliest!

Actually, according to the NIH, alcohol is involved in approximately 50% of rapes and sexual assaults. So, autumnrhythym’s experience is a common one in that half of all rapes don't involve alcohol at all...

I just assume there are stans for everybody...

And then there’s this (from Anderson’s blog post):

Along with Kara’s astute criticism above, there is also this: Zoe Saldana can’t act. I’m sure I’ll be taken to task by the teeming hordes of Zoe Saldana fans out there, but I think that there is enough objective evidence to support my opinion.

My boiling point? When he said, grimacing, “Imagine how the parents must feel,” implying that parents might somehow be damaging their children by vaccinating (and thus take the risk of lifelong guilt should something go wrong). A parent shouldn’t be frightened into not vaccinating their child, nor should the parents…

Thanks, Poodle!

Wonderful, well-researched article here, Joanna. I agree with others here who are glad that this story is being covered. I was fairly shocked that the New Yorker would publish it, but I suppose Talese has his weight to throw around. The magazine isn’t what it used to be; for every insightful piece by, say, Lawrence…

Marcus is soooooooo jealous right now.....

My fave National Enquirer parts were always (1) the absolutely bonkers horoscopes and (2) the absolutely bonkers readers’ letters. I don’t know if they still print readers’ letters, but the world is definitely a better place if they do.