With all the earthbound issues we have to deal with on a daily basis, sometimes it’s nice to turn our attentions skyward. No matter how ugly and base humanity can seem in its worst moments, our aspirations to explore the universe are reassuringly noble. But it looks like we can’t even enjoy the idea of discovering distant planets and... Read More
Never underestimate the power of a good feminist lashing, especially when that lashing is a very loud and public one aimed at a major corporation.
Disney, the corporation responsible for making so many children’s dreams come true, recently decided to nix their plans to doll up Merida, the heroine of Disney/Pixar’s hit movie Brave, in... Read More
We've all seen them. The ponytail is likely the first giveaway. Maybe there's some "scruffy" facial hair that is actually carefully manicured to show just the right amount of scruffiness. There's likely a black t-shirt, or a black button down, with the sleeves rolled up. After noticing that, you know it: This guy plays the guitar. You... Read More
There are very few things that everyone can agree on. Americans battle endlessly on any number of issues: politics, religion, finances, on whether or not to watch The Voice. But there’s one thing that unites people across the country — an intense dislike for the IRS. So when news that the IRS was unfairly targeting conservative political... Read More