Actually, if we're being pedantic, "celibacy" encompasses both marriage and sexual activity. Someone who takes a vow of celibacy usually abstains from both, but it can refer purely to sexual activity as well. ;) The etymology stems from the Latin word for marriage, but since it's typically used in reference to…

I tried to watch it and started crying and my dog NOPE'd for me and literally jumped into my lap and started squeaking his toy right in my face.

If you were using the included Kinja search, I'm not even sure it actually searches Jezebel effectively. I Googled with a site-specific search last night (I couldn't sleep) and found this, which Google lists with a Jezebel URL so I'm guessing it was shared to this site: http://gawker.com/canadas-highwa…

Not to mention, uh, leaders are taking care of this issue. Charon Asetoyer is Comanche, and NAWHERC in general is run and staffed by Native Americans.

I don't know if you ever read the Groupthink or Powder Room sub-blogs, but I'm pretty sure both have covered it. I know I've seen it posted about on GT and am like 99% sure about PR. That could explain the confusion.

I think it's more about the way it went through testing. Even like 10 years ago, which is the last time I took Plan B, both my doctor and the pharmacist told me to take both pills together because it was just as effective and you didn't have to worry about forgetting the second dose.

Good. Nancy Grace is a fucking ghoul.

I'm sorry to be that person, but it's a tubal ligation, not litigation.

Pitties are the worst targets right now but this definitely appeals to any "scary" breed. The dog in my avatar is my SAR dog, as in he is a gentle soul who literally spends his life training to save people and that is his only job ever (except his off-duty job as a professional cuddlebug). He is the nicest, gentlest…

As a shelter volunteer, I agree. I'd rather a dog spend a few years (or even weeks or months) and be euthanized for a treatable but too expensive issue, then just languish in the shelter until it is put down. Of course this only applies to adopted dogs; if you buy a pup from a breeder (and doubly so if you buy an…

Mark, I know this will probably be buried in the comments but I just want to commend you on your take on this. Euthanasia is a hard but also very kind thing that most pet owners have to face at some point, and it does sound like everyone's quality of life (including the cat's!) is pretty poor here, but Prudie's answer…

To be fair, it's a little more complex than that and varies a lot by the specific denominations. Most Christians don't believe in purgatory (it's either heaven or hell), and the old Catholic teachings actually put unbaptized babies into Limbo IIRC although I think that has changed. I know my grandma still believes in…

It's not an Evangelical-specific verse/translation, but it is in reference to a specific prophet (Jeremiah) so basically it's a poetic flourish describing God's gift to this specific man. I mean, it's right there in the verse; unless we're all "prophets unto the nations," it clearly is just talking to this one guy…

Uh clearly the answer is that particular cow is ***FLAWLESS

Haha, I have to admit that despite often commenting about canine behavior, the response to this particular comment caught me by surprise. I know I'm right though, and haters gonna hate. ;) Also, to be fair the video is absolutely adorable as long as the owners understand what is happening. I've laughed at far worse…

This is true.

I didn't see that video posted in reply to this video (sorry Mr. Ogre and anyone else, I got approximately a gazillion notifications because dogs are SERIOUS BUSINESS so I know I missed a bunch) but I have seen it before and it is very striking. Another poster astutely pointed out that this dog is probably a strong…

If you want to talk, let me know. I don't mean to be presumptuous (so basically, sorry if I am misinterpreting your post), but please know that if you are in that situation right now, it will get better even if it doesn't feel like it right now. When my husband and I split up, I literally felt a physical ache whenever…

I also debunk cute Facebook videos.

I'm going to change my name to abidabi: thief of joy