Friday morning roundup

A segment of Bahrainis are content with the status quo. One war-weary Yemeni argues that any change would an improvement.

The Belgians are so creative and self-sacrificing with their protests.

I don't understand why Michelle Obama's breastfeeding campaign is either a partisan or bipartisan spat. Do people on both sides, including hipster Brooklyn mom, understand that the First Lady doesn't actually have any authority? She's not forcing or even pressuring anyone to breastfeed. She's *promoting* it, and research shows that promoting through informational campaigns actually helps.

In other working mom issues: Tina Fey in the New Yorker.

I really enjoyed "On the Razzle". Even though I appreciate what the reviewer means by "minor Stoppard is better than no Stoppard," and we both liked the play, I couldn't find (minor) fault where she did and found slight annoyances elsewhere. All this to say, theater, like any art form, is somewhat personal--is it worth focusing on the details that worked for you personally?

Someone's fiance infuriates Carolyn.