Before I comment on some interesting news stories, I'd like to share how I think I could be the Debbie Downer of research interests. Remember the story I shared earlier about how my O-side family asked me about school and then became silent after I started discussing my research interests? Well, I was at a CSD dinner the other night. I was seated at a table with 3 other grad students and 4 other guests. They asked us about our research. The first grad student discussed her current project, and these guests were really interested, asking questions, and sharing stories. As they all talked, I thought to myself, I'm about to kill the mood. When it was my turn, I just said a few sentences about how I study the anti rape movement. Silence. I am a real conversation killer. Good thing there is always the weather to discuss. (oh and we did. I am glad that Californians are always fascinated by my cold weather stories- I rely on these to fill awkward silences)
Last week, the Supreme Court let an internet porn law die. It dismissed a case in which both the SC and a lower court ruled that the Child Online Protection Act, passed and signed into law in 1998, was unconstitutional. I had my students debate the constitutionality of the law and whether or not the SC should have dismissed the case. It was a great opportunity to apply some of the concepts that we had been learning in our constitutional law class. They did a great job, and we had a lot of fun.
As you may have heard, this woman just gave birth to 8 kids. And, she already has 6 kids. Today, I read in the paper that the reason she wanted more kids is because she was hoping for one more girl. Seriously? Seriously. This is seriously irresponsible reproduction, and I hate that society glorifies multiple births. I am disgusted by the lengths that people will go through simply so that they can pass along their fucking DNA. There are lots and lots of kids who need homes and families- right now. As someone who is adopted, I am offended when people say they want to have their "own kids." Uh, when you adopt kids, they become your own, you dumbass. Maybe, since I am adopted, I just don't understand this need to reproduce and have biological children that may or may not look like you.
It was a tough week for Illinois Governor Blagojevich, who was removed from office on corruption charges and for trying to sell Obama's senate seat. The impeachment trial lasted four days, and state senators voted 59-0 to remove him from office. Oh Gov Blagojevich, it was so close. You almost had 'em.
Here's another article: GOP's lacking its own stimulus. I actually didn't read this article; I was just amused by the headline. Sometimes, I wish I could just be a mature adult, but I just can't. And, here's another one: Obama Makes a Public Appeal for his Stimulus Package.
Okay, let's be serious now. Obama signed his first bill this week: an equal pay law. It was named for Lilly Ledbetter, a woman who learned late in her career that other male supervisors were making 40% more for doing the same work. The Supreme Court ruled that she could recover for the first 180 days after the pay disparity. This bill essentially overturns the SC decision.
And finally, another article that doesn't annoy me and won't ignite a rant: turkey wings. This was in the food section on Wednesday, and it had me salivating while I was drinking my coffee.
Last week, the Supreme Court let an internet porn law die. It dismissed a case in which both the SC and a lower court ruled that the Child Online Protection Act, passed and signed into law in 1998, was unconstitutional. I had my students debate the constitutionality of the law and whether or not the SC should have dismissed the case. It was a great opportunity to apply some of the concepts that we had been learning in our constitutional law class. They did a great job, and we had a lot of fun.
As you may have heard, this woman just gave birth to 8 kids. And, she already has 6 kids. Today, I read in the paper that the reason she wanted more kids is because she was hoping for one more girl. Seriously? Seriously. This is seriously irresponsible reproduction, and I hate that society glorifies multiple births. I am disgusted by the lengths that people will go through simply so that they can pass along their fucking DNA. There are lots and lots of kids who need homes and families- right now. As someone who is adopted, I am offended when people say they want to have their "own kids." Uh, when you adopt kids, they become your own, you dumbass. Maybe, since I am adopted, I just don't understand this need to reproduce and have biological children that may or may not look like you.
A convicted rapist was hired as an x-ray technologist by the LA county about a decade ago. So, this guy used to be a police officer and he rapes a woman while he is on duty. He goes to prison, gets out, and then a hospital in LA hires him. And, when they hired him, they knew that he was a convicted rapist. WTF? When will society take seriously these acts of violence against women? Men can survive allegations of sexual harassment, rape charges, and make derogatory statements against women and STILL advance in their careers. Why is society not shocked and why do we allow this to persist? (oh, and I want to point out that this guy is black, so he thinks he is being unfiarly targeted. Stay tuned for my discussion on race, racism, and rape next week. I know that you are on the edge of your seat right now)
It was a tough week for Illinois Governor Blagojevich, who was removed from office on corruption charges and for trying to sell Obama's senate seat. The impeachment trial lasted four days, and state senators voted 59-0 to remove him from office. Oh Gov Blagojevich, it was so close. You almost had 'em.
Here's another article: GOP's lacking its own stimulus. I actually didn't read this article; I was just amused by the headline. Sometimes, I wish I could just be a mature adult, but I just can't. And, here's another one: Obama Makes a Public Appeal for his Stimulus Package.
Okay, let's be serious now. Obama signed his first bill this week: an equal pay law. It was named for Lilly Ledbetter, a woman who learned late in her career that other male supervisors were making 40% more for doing the same work. The Supreme Court ruled that she could recover for the first 180 days after the pay disparity. This bill essentially overturns the SC decision.
And finally, another article that doesn't annoy me and won't ignite a rant: turkey wings. This was in the food section on Wednesday, and it had me salivating while I was drinking my coffee.
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