Monday, June 1, 2015

Monday roundup

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's family kidnapping horror story doesn't speak well for the Nigerian government.

Europe doesn't see Ukrainians as refugees.

Respecting our veterans means promoting policies that actually help rather than hurt them.

Charles Blow reiterates that, while the Duggars are hypocrites, the crime is against the victims.

The other side of Laura Kipnis' Title IX saga.

Maybe think before upending someone's life and career with silly charges?

Science took down this terrible advice and replaced it with an editor's note.

Science journalism rewards sensationalism rather than truth.

On science and religion.

Man photographs, tries to shame a nursing mother through social media.

Reminder: you don't have to have an opinion about everything; you don't have to air your opinion about everything. If you do, find the right forum for it (eg. your own blog).

I forgot about this: Comcast renames a customer, 'asshole.'

Aziz Ansari on how not to text women.

Consumption is not the answer; wearing 'feminist' on your ass is just wearing 'feminist' on your ass. Pair with Jennifer Weiner's piece on simultaneously eschewing and buying into the system. On a personal note, I'm nonplussed by the view that not wearing make-up is "brave."

Not-so-humble brag: I speak a decent chunk of this.

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