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Priceonomics Blog: Diamonds Are Bullshit

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:00:36 -0400

Priceonomics Blog: Diamonds Are Bullshit:

“Yeah, they say three years’ salary.”

Michael Scott, The Office

American males enter adulthood through a peculiar rite of passage - they spend most of their savings on a shiny piece of rock. They could invest the money in assets that will compound over time and someday provide a…

Amen.

um Rosie in the background? yes please.

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:18:06 -0400

um Rosie in the background? yes please.

6 Tips on How to Avoid Being Screwed by a Non-Profit

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:58:15 -0400

youngist:

By Jade(d)

So you’ve just graduated from college and you want to change the world. Good for you. The non-profit sector seems like a natural place for a justice-minded person such as yourself, and nonprofits are almost always hiring because the turnover rate is so high. But you may find the social justice industry to be… a little unjust. Here are a few tips and tricks for how to avoid being exploited by a nonprofit.

Don’t work at one. Seriously. Working at a non-profit generally involves at least some level of exploitation. (When was the last time you saw a non-profit with a union?) If this doesn’t deter you, figure out what you’re willing to give up: Is it sleep? Weekends? Seeing your friends? Most non-profit workers do not work 9-5. Working nights and weekends is common. Paid overtime is not. Non-profits tend to make you feel like if you are not willing to work 24/7 then you are not “down for the cause.” That’s bullshit. Don’t ever let anyone make you feel like you’re not “down enough” because you are not willing to sacrifice your well-being for “the movement.” People who don’t take care of themselves burn out and often become jaded and bitter. You can’t sustain “the movement” if you don’t sustain yourself.

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hellogiggles: TODAY, I THREW MY SCALE AWAY by Jessica...

Thu, 02 May 2013 16:28:48 -0400

hellogiggles:

TODAY, I THREW MY SCALE AWAY

by Jessica Tholmer

http://bit.ly/16s7ErD

Such a great piece about body image, food struggles and self-love.

When Mr. Twistees opens for the season

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:24:08 -0400

LOVE this!

whatshouldbartcallme:

"I speak out of direct and particular anger at an academic conference, and a white woman says, “Tell..."

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:22:06 -0400

““I speak out of direct and particular anger at an academic conference, and a white woman says, “Tell me how you feel but don’t say it too harshly or I cannot hear you.” But is it my manner that keeps her from hearing, or the threat of a message that her life may change?””

- Audre Lorde “Women Responding to Racism” in Sister Outsider (via luvyourselfsomeesteem)

big fat feminist: On self-esteem and the struggle, or why I'm not into that Dove ad.

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:24:11 -0400

big fat feminist: On self-esteem and the struggle, or why I'm not into that Dove ad.:

bigfatfeminist:

By now it’s entirely likely you’ve seen it: Dove put out an ad where a bunch of women sit down and describe themselves to a forensic artist. Then, a stranger they just met describes them to a forensic artist. Surprise! They’re not as ugly as they think they are!

Look, here’s some real talk: I…

janczewska: #CLPP conference. This is where its at! I dont...

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 09:59:42 -0400

janczewska:

#CLPP conference. This is where its at! I dont often take time off of work, but when i do its to smash #patriarchy. #reproductivejustice #abortion #birthcontrol #feminism

Transwomen @ Smith: Simmons Primacy.

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:09:45 -0400

Transwomen @ Smith: Simmons Primacy.:

calliowong:

I apologize for not keeping strictly to my word—I know I said the last-last post, “Thank You,” was going to be the last post from me. But this is important, and I need your help spreading this. You are my pressure for change, folks—keep up with me here!

A friend of mine, Alex Sennello, just…

: Steubenville's Jane Doe asked people to do something...

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 09:02:28 -0400

: Steubenville's Jane Doe asked people to do something...:

createourownlight:

I’ve never asked anyone to reblog anything before, and I probably won’t again. But I am now - because this matters.

The Steubenville rape victim, when offered money for her legal expenses or counselling, asked that people donated to a shelter for abused women and children in her county, Madden…

Inside Upworthy: We're hiring, like, a lot of people.

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:26:32 -0500

Inside Upworthy: We're hiring, like, a lot of people.:

upworthyinsider:

We’re expanding our editorial team in a number of directions at once, and we’re looking for multi-talented, politically-attuned, self-driven social media natives to help us figure out some new things here.

That’s where you come in. Do any of these positions sound like they’re for you or a…

The 15-Month Payoff: Sabrina's Plan

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 18:21:50 -0500

friend of a friend. Support this org that offers loan payment for volunteering and service!

youarenotaloan:

Zero Bound’s CEO, Sabrina Norrie, has $26,600 in student loan debt - the average amount of SL debt in the U.S. Her goal? To completely pay it off in 15 months. Join us as she finds creative (and, of course, traditional) ways to make every dollar count, while not sacrificing other aspects of her financial future. Feel free to join her on your own journey to fast-tracking repayment - or find inspiration as part of your own longer term plans.

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https://www.facebook.com/BrianBurbankPhotography gqburbs: Some...

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:29:21 -0500

A representation of the American socioeconomic system really.

https://www.facebook.com/BrianBurbankPhotography

gqburbs:

Some of my work. Prints available. Hit me for more info

smack talk: An Open Letter to Jessica Valenti

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 13:03:37 -0500

smack talk: An Open Letter to Jessica Valenti:

A powerful and sobering open letter to Jessica Valenti.

sp0ka:

Dear Jessica,

I was recently invited to hear you speak to a young professionals group of which I am a former member. Feministing was an early inroad to internet feminism for me, and I read The Purity Myth, so I was interested to see what you would have to say to this group of (mostly) women.

Jasmine Burnett: Black Feminist Remarks from the 2012 NYAAF Champion for Choice Awards

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 18:05:20 -0500

Jasmine Burnett: Black Feminist Remarks from the 2012 NYAAF Champion for Choice Awards:

#reprojustice #boss

jasmineburnett:

I am honored and humbled to receive this award from NYAAF. I receive it on behalf of the Black women and girls that contact you for resources for their abortions. However, I am disheartened by the lack of women of color present at this event tonight.

“I am a Black woman. Tall as a cypress….

honored to have worked with some of these NARAL Pro-Choice NY...

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:30:07 -0500

honored to have worked with some of these NARAL Pro-Choice NY activists <3

Pure joy working as Community Organizing Intern at NARAL...

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 12:57:49 -0500

Pure joy working as Community Organizing Intern at NARAL Pro-Choice NY’s Lobby Day in Albany April 2012

Incredible! stfusexists: butchrag: A Urine Powered Generator....

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 09:15:21 -0500

Incredible!

stfusexists:

butchrag:

A Urine Powered Generator. An amazing accomplishment by four brilliant girls. The girls are are Duro-Aina Adebola (14), Akindele Abiola (14), Faleke Oluwatoyin (14) and Bello Eniola (15).

1 Liter of urine gives you 6 hours of electricity.

The system works like this:

Urine is put into an electrolytic cell, which separates out the hydrogen.

The hydrogen goes into a water filter for purification, which then gets pushed into the gas cylinder.

The gas cylinder pushes hydrogen into a cylinder of liquid borax, which is used to remove the moisture from the hydrogen gas.

This purified hydrogen gas is pushed into the generator.

This incredible innovation is brought to you by four totally badass young African women. Congratulations ladies - you are literally putting the power in girlpower!

"To care for someone means not to expect anything in return. It also means to care enough to believe..."

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 09:14:51 -0500

“To care for someone means not to expect anything in return. It also means to care enough to believe in the other person’s strengths and that they will solve their own problems. Caring does not mean taking in their emotions as though they are your own (as this affects your ability to be fully there for them; you start to care about your own feelings instead). Empathy by definition is to be able to identify how the other person feels and convey those feelings to them so they feel understood and will more likely open up. Empathy doesn’t mean to share their emotions with them!”

- (via psych-facts)

The Seven Stages of Feminist Grief (Todd Akin edition)

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 08:53:27 -0400

jessicavalenti:

SHOCK: What the fuck did he just say?

DENIAL: No, that can’t be right.

ANGER: Fucking ‘legitimate’?!

BARGAINING: Maybe he’s high?

GUILT: It’s my own fault for checking Twitter.

DEPRESSION: FML, people are defending him.

ACCEPTANCE: Whatever. On to the next sexist asshole.