Monday evening roundup

Imprisoning Nadezhda Tolokonnikova only serves to publicize Russian prison bullshit.

Sleep helps you process life.

A writer for The Root suggests that white men can't appreciate the significance of a Hillary presidency.

A white man is really confused about inclusion, crashes conference website with obnoxious FAQ response.

Our bodies are not yours. Our weight gain (baby-related or otherwise) is none of your business. And you (that goes for women, too) can also stop shaming women for wanting to stay strong during pregnancy.

I would almost side with the writer over the response if there weren't a twinge of judgment in the original column. It's one thing to admit that you're not struggling financially and not apologize for it, but the line is at "because my parents cared enough to make that possible." You can be at peace with being comfortable; you just needn't delude yourself into thinking you've earned that comfort over everyone who hasn't been so fortunate.

Gummy bears are not "better" than chocolate, but the Good Guide won't tell me anything about Trader Joe's pound plus bars.

The state and impact of pesticides. 

We've talked about how you probably don't need to watch your sodium intake, right? Let me caveat that with a very good point: do watch your potassium intake.

The sun's awfully quiet.

I, too, would be annoyed about excessive laundry privileges, but more for environmental reasons. A friend of mine who does not hate her in-laws has nonetheless complained about their wasteful laundering habits. But I don't think it's an etiquette issue, and this letter is hilarious.

Here's when not to expect people to entertain your eating habits.

Another household use for vodka: keeping flowers fresh.

We learn happiness as we age.