Melchert was convicted for assisting suicide not encouraging suicide. I’m not saying Carter’s encouragement was conscionable (her actions are on the spectrum from horribly misguided at to maliciously sociopathic) or that they didn’t influence this troubled young man (by Carter’s own admission they did). But if you…

Asshole, psycho, we probably all agree she’s bad news. The real question is: is she a criminal? There are a thousand trolls on this very site who say things like, “Die in a fire” or “Please kill yourself already.” While I disapprove of the stupid, mean, cruel shit trolls say, I’d defend their right to say it. Love to…

Cornel West often discusses how black Americans will vote in the primaries for more conservative, neoliberal Democratic candidates (even when the candidates’ platforms are poorly aligned with their best interests) if these neoliberal candidates are perceived as having a better shot against a Republican contender.…

This made me laugh hot miso soup through my nose.

not lovin' it

Oh, the mendacity of it all!

Sounds like the bride might be a little introverted? Have you considered getting out of the city? My perfect bachelorette party would include a rental cabin and day hikes, followed by a night in with good food, wine, cards, Scrabble, cabin dance party, and movies.

I admit I have to agree with Franzen on this one; the marginalization of female authors by the publishing world is a valid concern but Weiner is an odd choice for spokesperson of literary women since she doesn't write literature. Jennifer Weiner's books, always Easter egg-colored in pastel pink and turquoise (check…

I'm so sorry. Beyond awful. Does, by chance, "nice kid" from "nice family" translate to wealthy? Nowadays it seems those who can afford crack legal teams car get away with absolutely anything.

Agreed. Also in question: nude wedges. Ugh.

And Julianne Moore for the win.

I want to know the answer to this question as well. Can she sit down in it or is it rigid? We have questions!

Just needs the addition of The Beatles as soundtrack.

You're right but also most people (male and female) were monsters of vanity, ego, and entitlement for at least a part of their teens. There's a transitional period when kids becoming adults begin to feel more autonomous. They're eager to act on this sense of independent agency but, having no life experience under…

I believe his official title is Megachurch Pasturd.

Vapid seems harsh. I know nothing of her personally but she was candid and well-spoken on Conan.

I suspect this "glass case" was actually a bell jar or cheese dome, the sort you might find covering legit sample at Whole Foods or specialty markets. I'm withholding judgement until we know more but, by all means, Jezz all over this poor Derplord without knowing the facts.

Bwhahahahahha. ZERO TOLERANCE FOR INTOLERANCE!

Note to all domestic violence assailants considering committing a murder/suicide. Do the suicide FIRST.