I think the problem, as you pointed out, is that this a very religion-driven argument. Many anti-choice folks have a spiritual belief system that values souls/equivalent term and/or the sanctity of all life, even in the case of a fetus where its life is dependent on that of the mother’s. People who aren’t religious…

I think there are certain pockets where changing the norms around relationship violence via PSA and related interventions could be helpful. Some of my friends and I grew up in very different places/cultures where a certain level of relationship violence was tolerated or even encouraged. Letting users know that no…

I’m aware it happens, but what I’m wondering is if avoidance of the police in DV situations is going to increase now (though I don’t think there’s really a way to get good numbers on that). I’m also hoping folks might start writing more widely about this issue so we can shed some more light on it.

A bit tangential, but one of the things I’ve been concerned about is the effect of officer violence on domestic abuse victims. I had to call the cops a couple times when I was a kid and I didn’t have any hesitations then, but I certainly have them now. I don’t want to think about what the math would’ve looked like if…

That’s such a lovely and succinct way of putting it.

Thanks do much for the info! This sounds like something I could get behind.

Ooh, tell me more? I didn’t know this was a thing.

My previous fantasy dress was this Wild West whorehouse number, but this just usurped it. Gorgeous!

I have never figured out the point of Snapchat. Why are people Snapchatting people they could just text, if they’re not sending risque pictures? Why Snapchat your mom when you can text her? Youth, they baffle me.

I think she does small tours. I saw her at a large state fair about three years ago. The place was packed and she can still sing amazingly well live.

Have you tried getting gel manis? My nails were pretty weak and prone to breaking, but the gel manis make them much stronger. Plus, there's less damage than a full set of acrylics. I don't know if it's just me, but the gel polish has worked wonders.

I've gone the cheap route before with good success: found a large art poster I liked, cut it to size for several smaller frames, and voila! Instant coordinating art. Floating shelves are also really easy to install, and it gives you a lot of ways to change things up.

It makes sense that the transmission of the tradition would help with bonding. I still don't quite get the outrageousness factor, but none of the sports I played were traditionally team-based so that's probably part of it. Thanks for the explanation.

I just don't understand this line of thinking. In all my years of having friends and doing stupid things with them, I've never been in a situation where singing/chanting/saying offensive things was seen as a fun group activity. "Let's be offensive, that's fun!" just doesn't compute for me.

Do you have any idea how accurate the heart rate monitor is? I'd snatch one up if it meant I could be rid of the chest strap on my current HRM.

Agreed. I've lived with a partner before and it was fine, but I don't think I'd share my space like that again. I'm happy to trade a smaller, affordable-on-a-single-income space for privacy and easily accessible solitude.

We should definitely revive the Jez group. Or start a new one or something.

Truth. I use Aveeno's eczema therapy after I started getting weird bumps and dry patches on my hands in the winter. It has colloidal oatmeal and works like a dream.

For one, many people who don't believe in Catholic doctrine are subject to abstinence-only sex ed. For two, I can speak to natural family planning: Many generations of my family followed the Church's teachings and ended up with far more children than they wanted and/or married at far too young an age to stave off the…

Thank you for doing what you could to help those women.