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wearetheamericanway: Don’t forget Superman, John. He was an...

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:44:13 -0400

Don’t forget Superman, John. He was an immigrant too. All Americans have a connection to immigration, share your story with us.

The U.S.’s current immigration system is byzantine, cruel, and benefits neither American citizens nor anyone else. We need comprehensive immigration reform to bring highly skilled workers into the United States to help our economy grow and to bring security and stability to the lives of immigrants living in the United States today. Nikola Tesla was an immigrant. So were Joseph Pulitzer and Albert Einstein and Igor Stravinsky. Rational, compassionate immigration reform is needed so that the next Teslas and Einsteins are not denied access to educational or entrepreneurial opportunities in the United States. The time has come. - John Green

Watch This Dude Infect People At A Bus Stop, And See If You're Susceptible

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:27:43 -0400

Watch This Dude Infect People At A Bus Stop, And See If You're Susceptible:

Trust me, you want to catch what he’s got.

giddy-stratospheres: war kills people from the inside out...

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:11:33 -0400

giddy-stratospheres:

war kills people from the inside out sometimes

“In war, there are no unwounded soldiers.”

i think i’ve posted this before but it’s so powerful

Beautiful Things Happen When You Set Up A Live Mic On A Busy Street

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:54:54 -0400

Beautiful Things Happen When You Set Up A Live Mic On A Busy Street:

Who would you thank in your acceptance speech?

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Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:38:47 -0400

Women Everywhere Are Asked The Same Question; Their Answers Are More Alike Than You'd Think

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:22:23 -0400

Women Everywhere Are Asked The Same Question; Their Answers Are More Alike Than You'd Think:

Coincidence or not?

Ebony.com - Why Aren't We Fighting for CeCe McDonald?

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:05:56 -0400

Ebony.com - Why Aren't We Fighting for CeCe McDonald?:

neutrois:

CeCe McDonald’s case not only represents a tragic miscarriage of justice, but also speaks to the fundamental unfairness of the criminal justice system for the Black trans community.

Maybe someday it’ll change for the better, until then… keep spreading the love for CeCe, raise awareness and make some noise.

Despite considerable evidence -including medical evidence, toxicology reports, eyewitness accounts, and unrefuted testimony- McDonald’s self-defense claim was dismissed by prosecutors.

Governor Rick Scott on whether paid sick leave is a good idea:

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:32:29 -0400

think-progress:

Florida’s governor just signed a bill BANNING paid sick leave.

This MIT Professor Has Her Sassy Pants On, And She's Not Letting Mark Zuckerberg Off The Hook

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:49:28 -0400

This MIT Professor Has Her Sassy Pants On, And She's Not Letting Mark Zuckerberg Off The Hook:

Zuckerberg say what?!?!

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Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:33:20 -0400

Here's One Minute Of Things A Girl Can't Do. As If We Needed More.

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:16:54 -0400

Here's One Minute Of Things A Girl Can't Do. As If We Needed More.:

Hi-yah!

bostonreview: Ta-Nehisi Coates in comments to his article on...

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 21:44:21 -0400

bostonreview:

Ta-Nehisi Coates in comments to his article on teaching writing at MIT (via Jamison Foser)

Here Are A Few Lessons You Won't Find In Any Classroom

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 20:27:56 -0400

Here Are A Few Lessons You Won't Find In Any Classroom:

A curriculum for life? Yes, please.

firstbook: The lack of diversity in kids’ books is a real...

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 19:11:23 -0400

firstbook:

The lack of diversity in kids’ books is a real problem for many kids in need. To become strong readers, they need to see themselves in books and stories.

Today, at the 2013 Clinton Global Initiative America (CGI America) meeting, First Book proposed a solution.

READ MORE: http://blog.firstbook.org/2013/06/13/lack-of-diversity-in-kids-books-and-how-to-fix-it/

These Kids Don't Want iPods Or Toys. What They Want — And Don't Have — Is Beyond Sad.

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:55:23 -0400

These Kids Don't Want iPods Or Toys. What They Want — And Don't Have — Is Beyond Sad.:

Things that matter. Pass ‘em on.

freedomtomarry: Military couple Joshua and Johnathon will...

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:38:35 -0400

freedomtomarry:

Military couple Joshua and Johnathon will celebrate their first Fathers’ Day this Sunday with their 3-month-old, Kylie! Reblog to wish them a Happy Fathers’ Day, then check out 7 other great two-dad families: http://bit.ly/12IR4DW

We Use This Word So Often We Probably Don't Realize We're Saying It. Who Knew It Could Hurt So Much?

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:22:52 -0400

We Use This Word So Often We Probably Don't Realize We're Saying It. Who Knew It Could Hurt So Much?:

Things that matter. Pass ‘em on.

explore-blog: Albert Einstein’s letter of advice to his...

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 14:05:59 -0400

explore-blog:

Albert Einstein’s letter of advice to his 11-year-old son.

Louis C.K. Admits Some Things About Being A Father That Most Men Would Never Say Publicly

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:49:23 -0400

Louis C.K. Admits Some Things About Being A Father That Most Men Would Never Say Publicly:

Comedian Louis C.K. nails it in two minutes.

whateverpoison: Saying “consent is sexy” is yet another way to wrap up women’s rights and needs to...

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 11:33:17 -0400

whateverpoison:

Saying “consent is sexy” is yet another way to wrap up women’s rights and needs to appease men. It’s the same as saying “what about if it was your mum/daughter?” Stop assigning value to women by measuring how much the are valued by men. Just stop it.

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