I just started reading 'A People's History of the United States' by Howard Zinn. It explores how oppression and exploitation have shaped the US since Columbus/Cortés/Pizarro/etc. first decimated the North and South American natives.

I'm only a few dozen pages in, but it's already so eye-opening and appalling to see how…

I just got a copy of 'Sundown Towns' by James Loewen and it's already changing my perception of how I view race in this country. Truly shocking. I have 'The New Jim Crow' by Michlle Alexander waiting on my Kindle even though I bought that one months ago.

I don't recall anyone inviting you to Jezebel, you hypocritical, racist asshat.

Intention is not magic. It really doesn't matter if she intended to be racist or not. People can commit racist actions even if they are ignorant that they are doing so.

Yes it fucking is, also if you are not romani/traveler you do not get to decide that it is NOT a racist song.

Ew at Jezebel for ignoring her racist song Gypsy, you guys are so biased when it comes to Gaga she manages to get a free pass to be a racist asshole.

Don't worry...Bobby has arrived on the scene!

In my opinion, the only woman who deserves Person Of The Year is Malala Yousafzai. If Time chooses someone like Miley Cyrus over her, it is going to completely discredit this honor. Miley is a completely waste of space, whose only "accomplishment" is transforming herself into a high-end stripper. Look at the things…

What's super sad is that in reporting this story this tidbit came up: "if she was picked she'd be the first woman in like 27 years." HOW IS THAT EVEN POSSIBLE?!?!?!

Yes, but as far as I understand what's going on, saying "she's my BFF" in this context is more saying "She seems like a wonderful person who I would want to be friends with, based on what I have seen of her in interviews, and also in admiration of her acting skill as evidenced by movies like 'Winter's Bone'. In fact,…

Thanks! Yeah, regional stuff is definitely at play there. I'm from the south as well and I too have had people tell me that I'm "healthy" when I've called myself fat. I told my local community theatre director that I'd love to play Tracy the next time we do Hairspray, and he told me. "You're... healthy, Mary. Keep…

Thanks, I made the dress myself.

Ah yes, look at how obese I am:

Reading these comments as a woman who looks much like the women in these photographs has made me very, very sad.

Wow, so, as long as we're in agreement that your position comes off a bit self-centered, then I guess I agree with you. I don't know how else to explain a statement like "I don't think your physical pain supersedes my psychological pain." I think that comment should go both directions, and only one form of pain…

The attendant was very kind, but actually it was quite public and everyone for many rows in every direction saw and heard. So, still was pretty embarrassing. He didn't come over and whisper in my ear (not that he should have). The people across the row definitely craned their necks to see what was going on and listen…

It's an option. And not all flights are sold out. If there isn't anyone next to you, you aren't taking away their seat space. If you're paying for an infant or small child, you aren't taking away their seat space. This presents an OPTION, which is better than just being shoved off the plane for being fat.

Hey thin people: calm the hell down. Us fat people are not trying to steal all of your room. Jesus. Don't you get it? Flying is already freaking mortifying for us, do you really think I am going to push the armrest over to take up your whole seat if I can avoid it? Honestly, at this point I would gladly pay more just…

Did you actually watch the video? You don't "shove it" to move it, it has to be unclamped and reclamped, and they make it clear that you're not the one doing it yourself. The airline does it before you get on, and then it's there for your entire flight.

I am only 5'2, and flying still feels like being trapped in a sardine can. I can only imagine how taller people or heavier people must feel. There is just no room!