I have a sibling who works for the university, and it has been fascinating to witness the slow recognition of white privilege as the conversations with this sibling have evolved from “they’re over reacting, I haven’t heard anything racist on this campus” to “omg, I can’t believe people were saying those things! Out…

“Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?”

Okay. Sure. This is great. But *is it enough* to cancel out all the times that stupid song sends someone into a potentially murderous rage?

ELEVEN.

Faith. It's when facts < what you hope the facts are.

YAY! YAY! YAY!

I have been contemplating actual law school, and every time I hear her speak, I think, “Well, I wouldn’t be the *worst* lawyer ever...”

Just here to send you love and strength. Whatever you decide to do, I'm rooting for you.

I've been listening to Undisclosed, so between that and my Law and Order degree, I feel like they could put me on the bench and tag me in if anyone gets tired.

I have been a weeping mess since last night over this. When I initially heard, I thought, “Good. This is so openly hateful and abusive that no one could defend this.” And... Then they did. People are witnessing the pain of those who have been deemed less-than and they don’t care. People are dying because they love…

Right? I'm still a gray on The Slot and I'm a mostly reasonable human being. Maybe I need to start spewing the cray?

I wish! I have to settle for being Brene Brawn if I ever do roller derby. I will be brutally shame resilient.

Also: Who is she wearing?

Things are looking good for the mass Canada Migration of 2016.

Yet another moment where I wish I went into computer science instead of social work.

Having the strength and courage to address it after so many years of destruction deserves some serious kudos. It is incredible that you were able to listen to the part of you that was still advocating for the goodness you deserved.

Hugs. You deserved better.

Quick. Someone send this story to the police force in Houston as a quick refresher on what “compassion” looks like.

10/10 would much rather buy my daughter a Serena action figure than one of those damn princess dolls.

Twelve year olds can’t consent.