There's still (substantiated) hope for political solutions in the very failed state that is Central African Republic.
Sometimes a column punches so, so far above its weight (or space), and "Sometimes 'nazi' is the right word" is that column.
Just as some recently thought it uncouth for a woman to be so public about her illness, some think it's uncouth to be public about poverty. I'm gonna tie that right in with this piece--specific to religion but generalizable to all kinds of things--about how eroding privelege can be spun as opression.
Have times really changed since these shame-driven ads for women's products.
Gail Collins kindly asks that you pay attention to the spending plan. You can start by reading up on the IMF situation. Also, here's an economics study that doesn't lend itself easily to practical recommendations.
Target's security was ridiculous.
By now, you probaly don't need me to direct your attention to the priceless Fallon-Springsteen Christie parody, but if you do, it's here.
It's true that "natural" isn't always better than synthetic, but let's still keep formaldehyde and its parent chemicals out of our personal care products. The bigger point is, consumer awareness makes a difference. The sub-point to that is, make sure that you're an aware consumer and not just a vocal one.
Exhibit A of when natural isn't better: please don't buy stuff made from endangered species.
Scientists do have a right (and obligation) to speak out for the public good.
In college, we'd go sledding on garbage bags; they worked well.
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