Social Security actually encourages people on SSDI to work. People can be on disability for a variety of ailments but not all of them prevent a person from working part-time. And the requirement isn’t that you don’t have anything else, it’s that you can only make up to a certain amount - essentially you can’t work…

My thief ass associates - patients, actually, who are encouraged to work by the Social Security Administration- were working legitimate jobs but went over the allowable amount due to overtime. It was a hard lesson learned and, unfortunately, actively encourages some people to not try to work. 

It’s absolutely a no brainer. If you’re claiming federal disability, you keep your shit on the up and up. Don’t put your business on all over the internet for all and sundry to see. If you have side hustles, you keep them small. I’ve had patients have their benefits docked for going over the work income limits by a…

This is slightly better than placing the onus on non-white people to educate and be nice to racist white people.

Take it. Honestly I think all people should take it because, realistically, all people have some level of implicit bias. It’s good to know what yours are so that you’re more aware of the thought patterns and actions. 

Had a can of La Croix apple cranberry at lunch and I have a case of the low class Aldi’s Belle Vie at home. I used to hate sparkling water but, since I gave up soda, this gives me my fizzy beverage kick. For maximum bougie-ness my lunch was baked turkey sausage, baked veggies, and quinoa. 

Because in their minds we didn’t work for it and we’re just trying to get over. It’s like with welfare - white people on food stamps are just hard working people down on their luck while non-white people on food stamps are freeloaders who would rather abuse the system than work. 

The same reason plenty of women and men jump into bed with a variety of gross, horrible individuals - access to money, fame or other material goods. Many of these folks likely wouldn’t be cool with someone leaving cash on their nightstand but would have no problem with getting bills paid or getting a boost in their…

I always loved the way George Perez drew Starfire. I also loved Raven in her dramatic side-slit dress and cowl. I never got the sense that she was anything but an orange alien but I can see how she could be interpreted as black or at least ethnic (i.e. not white). Given that she is an orange alien, the race of the…

This is solely the fault of the captain and the company running the tours. They chose profit over safety and it cost people their lives. You know that the survivors are going to be hurting for a long time and, sadly, blaming themselves or feeling guilty that they lived. I know people are quick to judge the victims -…

Profit often gets in the way of safety. Unfortunately, it then falls on the consumer to weigh consequences. Which is hard to do if you know nothing about boating and believe that the person in authority, like the captain of the tour boat, would make sure that everyone was safe. We do this on a regular basis and…

This. How can you have respect for people who clearly have no respect for you? How can you not be afraid of people who have clearly made it clear that they can and will shoot you with minimal provocation and face no repercussions for their actions? 

I always wonder how many white folks have gotten away with shit while police are focused on non-white people. While cops are stopping and frisking a couple of black dudes waiting outside of a store, some white dude strolls on past with meth in one pocket, stolen cigarettes in another, and a pack of steaks down the…

I actually just asked about the cotton issue so thanks for the info. It would be great if the community could come together to help families obtain appropriate swimwear or, even better, fund renting out a private pool for the group several times during the summer. Because, ultimately, it’s not just about the swimwear.…

Probably not unless the girls were too ‘well developed’. Then it would undoubtedly mostly be non-white girls having to leave.  

I’m not a swimmer and spend zero time at a pool or beach. What’s the big deal about not wearing cotton clothes? I mean other than having justification for harassing people.

It’s a coupon for incontinence supplies. If there a high rate of fraud related to coupons for incontinence supplies? Also, it’s a manufacturer direct coupon. They often don’t look like regular coupons but, when in doubt, call the customer service number. Or look online. It’s not nuclear fission. The ‘CVS’ is…

Defective could mean that when she opened the package, she found the pads damaged or when she went to use them, found them torn or otherwise unusable. Rather than haggle for a refund at the point of purchase, you contact the manufacture who sends you a coupon for a replacement item. If she likes the brand and has had…

I like the fact that J Crew is partnering with an established plus sized brand. As much as I appreciate stores like Target trying to offer more inclusive sizing, they have struggled in terms of styling, fit and quality. Designing plus sized clothing is more than just making bigger pieces. There’s also be the practice…

Some stores tend to be very aspirational in image and plus size doesn’t fit that image. A lot of old heads in the business equate plus size with cheap leggings, big shirts, and WalMart. Since they don’t want to be pegged as a plus sized store if they do offer plus sized clothing, it’s not well advertised. Old Navy is…