He did have a choice. HE wasn't conscripted. There was no draft. It is a volunteer military. And to suggest otherwise is foolish at best.

As a United supporter, I'd love to see Pardew at Liverpool.

Good white people? Really?

"James?"

This video makes me weep for my people and women. Nicki can do whatever she wants but as consumers and audience we should realize what larger role this plays in society. I fully remember the days when hyper-sexualized female rappers were not the norm. Queen Latifah, Monie Love, Missy Elliot, MC Lyte, Da Brat, Roxanne…

As I get older, I find criticism, particularly of other people's artistic endeavors, is becoming more mean spirited. Books, movies, paintings, they're all out there for our consumption, but we're not required to consume.

Great review, but I'm confused as to why you'd use a stock image of the Ferguson Police Department for it.

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Well he was unable to fulfill his own fantasy, how is he gonna win me mine?

Philly shits itself just fine, thanks.

But but but, aren't all men supporters of catcalling who just want to control women?? Clearly this guy just wanted these women all to himself, no way any man would defend women because it's the right thing to do!

It's the new fourth meal combo option at Taco Bell

Her entire image is Sexy Little Girl and it gives me the icks.

Swat came in later. There was a police presence at the vigil. Around 30 arrests late into the night. A lot of reports of the polices standing back and not getting involved unless they had to. A lot of questions today as to why they let let them destroy businesses.

Donning the garb of your culture or of your ancestors is fantastic. Magazines outfitting women in bone jewelry and warpaint is a few steps short of handing them spears and directing them to dance around a fire. Personal sartorial expression is different than editorial direction in a magazine.

Honestly? As much as I stan for Rihanna (and boy, do I stan) I do think this counts as appropriation. (The septum piercing not so much though...) This definitely feels like an attempt to evoke and sexualize Inuit imagery. Not to mention, I'm not a fan of defaulting to the "look at the black girl be wild and vaguely…

oh man WHAT IF RAPE PORN GUY IS ARTICLE GUY

Doxa plays this militant black person shtick on most of the gawker sites. Best to not engage.