Something I’ve noticed: If you’re going somewhere that doesn’t have many international tourists or are headed to a rural area, don’t assume that anyone will speak English, even if it’s a wealthy country. At least bring a translation card with some key phrases so if you get lost or hurt you can explain what’s happening…

And it’s worth a reminder (not to you, just in general) that the Roma are ethnically northern Indians who were most likely forcibly brought through the Middle East and to Europe as slaves during the Middle Ages, and that in some areas they were enslaved well into the 19th century. These aren’t people who are “lazy” or…

Discrimination against the Roma is so widespread in Europe, it’s disgusting. Using France as an example: over half of ethnically Roma children in France don’t attend school, and it’s not because they don’t want to... School won’t allow them to register, local municipalities will overcharge them for meals (making…

The Roma, although many of them are from Romania, are not necessarily Romanian. They’re different groups.

Great article!

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Yup. My mom always knew that her sister was her mom’s favorite, and I can see it affecting their dynamic even now. My mom is a successful, educated, and confident woman, but the second my aunt walks in she turns into a young girl desperate for validation and love.

Ahhhh prom. Both years I wore dresses that frankly I’m shocked my parents allowed me to wear (boobs for dayyyyyyz). Junior year I went alone and it was fun. Senior year my “friend date” started grinding on me so I went and hid in the bathroom and played Temple Run until the dance was over.

Is this the dude who didn’t know what a cello was?

And I doubt very many of the people who were shocked by that know that Sally Hemings was Martha Jefferson’s half-sister, so it’s entirely likely that the reason he went after her specifically is because she had a strong resemblance to his dead wife.

Yup, everyone I know who still uses “Miss” is either Southern, military, or fundie. (Or a combination of the three!)

And they’re blocking buses, because everyone knows that public buses are the preferred mode of transit for the wealthy.

Yup. I think that’s an impression that’s unfortunately widespread in Europe... The one time I was groped over there the guy responded to my anger with “But you’re American, American girls are sluts!”

I mean Hitler personally wasn’t into religion, but he saw it as a useful and effective way to control the population and make them obedient.

That detail just broke my heart, I can’t imagine how devastating that must have been for him.

I wonder if the driver accidentally hit the gas instead of the brakes and panicked... I hate to use stereotypes but she was an elderly driver and her vision and reflexes may not be the best.

That is fascinating, thanks for the link!

Why do white people keep claiming to be Native? And why is it always specifically Cherokee?

Asos also has a really good return policy, they give you the pre-printed return label in the package so it’s really easy to ship!

Why is everyone leaving us??? :( :(