Daily Archive: October 2, 2014

/// October 2, 2014

An Important Open Letter to You About Lena Dunham

Why Lena Dunham is the greatest existential threat to America today.

by Someone You’re Friends With on Facebook

/// October 2, 2014

The Bank of Wal-Mart?

It could very well happen…sort of…

/// October 2, 2014

She Had Another 100lbs of Ornery She Could Call Up On Short Notice

In a moving and deeply personal essay, Mad Rocket Scientist remembers his mother on the anniversary of her passing.

/// October 2, 2014

The Subtle Difference Between “You Should Develop This Job Skill” and “Stop Being so Bossy”

An independent study published by Fortune magazine this week looks at performance reviews received by men vs. women.

/// October 2, 2014

Sane Nation, Sane Planet?

Why don’t more people try to kill the president?

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