* "Exclusive: Russian activist poisoned twice:"

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* TW: Rape "Hounded and ridiculed for complaining of rape :" http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-39204086Read more... )

* "The Fox Didn’t Want Those Grapes Anyway:" http://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/157859442857/the-fox-didnt-want-those-grapes-anywayRead more... )

* "Trump ignores 'the grown-ups' in his Cabinet:" http://www.politico.com/story/2017/02/trump-ignoring-cabinet-235124

* "Rep. Maxine Waters: Trump advisors with Russia ties are ...:"

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* TW: Rape. The scare quotes are undeserved. "Theo rape case fuels clashes with police in Paris area:" http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-38957953Read more... )

* I honestly don't understand how Republicans don't find this terrifying. "Russia propaganda turns up in US foreign policy query:"

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* Chile is burning. The Embassy page has a list of charities if you are inclined to help: https://cl.usembassy.gov/u-s-government-assists-fight-chilean-forest-fires/Read more... )

* "Brazilian domestic spies use Tinder to infiltrate protest movements:" https://boingboing.net/2016/11/15/brazilian-domestic-spies-use-t.htmlRead more... )

* I'm putting this up with the news as it's a real interview with the President. "President Obama: FULL INTERVIEW | Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO):"

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* "Why Straight Women Are Marrying Each Other:" http://www.marieclaire.com/culture/a21668/the-tanzanian-wives/

* "Donald Trump's threat to American democracy, the children's book:"

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