His reason for making this public is BS — Proposition 209 amended California’s constitution to ban the use of race in governmental decisions, which has been widely held to ban the use of race-based affirmative action in college admissions. In other words, UCLA isn’t considering “strengthening its affirmative action…

I didn't realize that Jews weren't ordinarily "white-passing." I mean, there are small populations of Persian Jews, and other Sephardic Jews (Northern Africa and Spain/Portugal, mainly) in the U.S., some of which would definitely be considered white. But uh, 90% of American Jews are of European (mostly Eastern Europe)…

THIS explains it.

The tattoos all over the arms give it away as Billie Joe <3

I pick at my toenails and cuticles, and then start going at my blisters. I do, however, not eat my dead skin or toenails.

Ross (definitely) and TJ MAXX/Marshalls (sometimes) have great deals on suits, slacks and nice shirts. I would also hit up the Macy's sales racks (download a 20% off coupon on their website—there's usually one for every weekend). I can usually find good stuff for under $20. All you need are a couple of pair of slacks…

I work at a fair housing (aka housing discrimination) agency and this is SO common and it is SO illegal. Sexual harassment by a landlord, or any management or maintenance staff, constitutes sex discrimination under the federal Fair Housing Act. We have a case right now and when we sent out letters to current and prior…