Thursday evening roundup

Read more about Komen Foundation backlash here and here. I take issue with Alexandra Petri's criticism of people pulling their support from Komen; people can direct their donations to other organizations that do similar work, without the politics. It truly is heartening to see the response, the refusal to be bullied. Check out the case of awesome Virginia state senator Janet D. Howell (D-Fairfax):

Howell proposed a “his” version of the [ultrasound] bill, with some requirements for Viagra prescriptions:

“Prior to prescribing medication for erectile dysfunction, a physician shall perform a digital rectal examination and a cardiac stress test,” Howell said, reading the amendment aloud. “Informed consent for these procedures shall be given at least 24 hours before the procedures are performed.

I love it!

Is there any such thing as sustainable seafood? Even though I've walked away, I hope the answer is 'yes.'

Don't buy into the protein propaganda.

What pesticides do to agricultural workers.

How bad is Paula Deen's food in comparison to other not-great-for-you food? Pretty f*in' bad.

You have to be even more insanely wealthy to be among the one percent in the DC area. You have to be pretty glib to make glib Occupy shirts in Martha's Vineyards.

Oh, Phil, I know you're just the messenger, but I'm ready for spring.

Does the princess culture encourage girls to conflate self-absorption with self-confidence?

I have long, long been a fan of Ms. Karen Salmansohn--two of her self-help books adorn my bookshelf--and I appreciate this recent article of hers, as it dovetails with the conversation we've been having about singlehood and couplehood. Ms. Salmansohn articulates exactly how having a personality and a life only enhances any relationship you're in, doesn't detract from it (or the other way around).