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Why Prayer Won't Change Trump
All over the internet I see sentiments such as "Give Trump a chance" and "Pray for him to do well ( Read more... ) -
Good Boundaries for Allies
I'm in migraine mode so I can't do an intro that would really reflect how important this post I'm linking to is. If you've ever had questions about boundaries, being a good ally or felt dissatisfied with how your own allies interact with you, this might clear up some things for you. It's a really comprehensive discussion of boundaries. activism, friendsQOTD
Dalai Lama ( Read more... )Signal Boost: Return of the DDoS
Originally posted by deathpixie at Signal Boost: Return of the DDoS
For those wanting to know more about the recent DDoS attacks, yes, it looks like it was the Russian government trying to shut down the dissidents again.
As I said last time, while it's frustrating not to have access, LJ is a lot more than a social network platform. From the article:
" ( Read more... )Lyme Disease: another example of why our medical system is fucked
I don't usually throw the F-word around, at least not publicly in print, but there's no other word for it. The IDSA (Infectious Diseases Society of America) writes the guidelines that insurance companies have to follow with regard to treatment. They also influence federal funds for research. They are hearing testimony in Washington D.C. today and ( Read more... )#amazonfail update
http://blog.seattlepi.com/amazon/archives/166329.asp
Amazon spokesman Drew Herdener's explanation:
This is an embarrassing and ham-fisted cataloging error for a company that prides itself on offering complete selection ( Read more... )Amazon goes off the deep end
Amazon's strange new policy to delist books that have "adult" content makes it impossible to look up some books under search words like "homosexuality" or "erotica" etc., and takes them out of best seller rankings as well. Pro-gay books seem to get blacklisted most often while anti-gay books are still listed ( Read more... )Raging Grannies
It wasn't until I moved to the West Coast that I encountered radical older women. Back home in Iowa most seniors were conservatives. I was afraid that I would never fit in once I reached their age, and I sincerely hoped that my generation wouldn't undergo some sort of negative transformation and all start voting Republican ( Read more... )