granted we are observing from afar and do not have first hand facts of what happened. the word "pour" implies it was a more-than-a-sip serving and the justification as presented (that the serving of beer was to please the kid because he was relentless) cast doubts on the parents' capabilities to set reasonable limits.…

That is not a likelihood - the alcohol poisoning check. What is more likely is that once CPS gets a hold of a kid they are gonna check from head to toe and a few places internally to make sure they are not handing a damning headline back to the 'rents (e.g., Toddler Died From OD 2 Days After Being Returned to Meth…

So if a smart or justice oriented mother raises her son he pays that forward by working the androcentric power structure to bestow advantages on us ladies (right to vote, possibly for other ladies OR right to kick ass and be entertained by other ass kicking ladies which in turn inspires more girls to envision…

My response to your very pertinent wondering is that these men DO view their daughters as sex objects FOR OTHER MEN. they are not concerned by what happens to their sex object moms or sisters (although in some cases that can actually be exactly the case, e.g. stoned anyone for family honor lately, sir?). having made…

oh, oh, oh. I had a perfume as an adolescent and it was called Angry Confusion. branding!

I am working for change from the inside. I love my state and our unique personality but the wimmins need to put the next Ann Richards in power because it is all kinds of ridikulus right now.

This is so embarrassing...except, wait. I'm not a Texas Republican.

Tail Wagger on the right for the win! The other two were NOT feeling their motivation from head to toe....

This law comes across as an attempt by bigots to enshrine their exclusionary hate, and appears to be a waste of time/money. Silly bigots (sigh).....

Thank you for typing out what I was screeching out loud in my car this morning as this played on the radio. Single dads are deserving of support AND they are deserving of having their consciousness raised too; case in point: the privileged papa who uttered that statement on NPR this morning. Dude, seriously!?

Any counselor who attempts to treat someone they are judging is doing it wrong. I have very clear boundaries about which issues and perspectives I can be most effective for during therapy. As a therapist, I would NEVER agree to work with someone if my relationship with them started with disapproval and judgment. The…

And on creamy carpet....brave pet owners!

I appreciate how this kitty is getting in some subtle cheek/chin marking as he is hugging the man. He swipes his jaw on the guy's cheek. This way kitteh will know if his man is engaging in hugs-for-treats behavior with anyone else.

My biggest twitch (when I was not understanding) was people who did street jogging down wide, residential streets with big leafy trees and nice clean sidewalks. Now,

I used to HATE that until I learned, as a runner, that asphalt is softer on impact and less wearing on the knees.

I don't subscribe to my relative's definition of 'respectful' but I can accept it. I know that her use of the word is a substitution for "when you challenge my hate speech it makes me anxious." I also know that getting into it with her on FB is counter productive to showing her a better practice for her life by…

Here's another take on it: don't comment on the pages of people you are linked to as family or friends if they post things you find hateful. I learned this lesson in tolerance from a relative I adore who practices bigotry, rabid judgment-slinging and hateful religion. Felt like a dumbass when she pointed out that she…

Here here! And your question moves us all one centimeter closer to that day.

The answer to that question is "hetero normative privilege"

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