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Watching Top Gun 60 times has taught me profound lessons about gender and identity

Vox 

Nothing illustrates America's complicated relationship with gender performance like Top Gun. It presents itself as military prowess, bomber jackets, and dudes bein' dudes united against those who would oppose the American ideal (Russia, who else?). What it actually does remarkably well, if accidentally, is set up classic masculinity to fail and promises that is going to turn out fine. We don't need it, because it's an act. Tom Cruise takes America by the hand and says, "Gender is a performance... Читать дальше...

Volunteers? Bob Poe Is Paying His $15 An Hour-- An Actual Living Wage

Crooks and Liars  

Florida's newly, court-ordered redistricted 10th district in the Orlando area is so much bluer than it was under the state legislator's gerrymandered boundaries that the Republican incumbent, Daniel Webster, packed his bags and moved to another, redder district. There are 4 Democrats appealing to Democratic primary voters for the nomination but, as they do, the DCCC has intervened on behalf of the least suitable and most conservative of the candidates. Instead, we'd like you to consider the most competent and progressive of the candidates... Читать дальше...



Light Pink Lipstick: The Brighter, The Better

E! Online (UK) 

A light pink lip says a thousand words. (That's how the saying goes, right?) Sure neutral, earthy tones are good and nice, but don't you think it's time you...

How L.A. can improve its return on our multibillion-dollar transit investment

Los Angeles Times (latimes.com) 

Metro's light rail Gold Line expanded east in March, and in a matter of days, its Expo line will link Culver City and Santa Monica, finishing a long-sought rail line between the beach and downtown L.A. Next up, rail through the Crenshaw district, a downtown connector, and the subway-to-the-sea...

Housing discrimination isn't a crime-fighting tool

Los Angeles Times (latimes.com) 

No one wants a nuisance for a neighbor. No one wants to live next door to people who are noisy, combative or involved in a criminal enterprise, such as peddling drugs or stolen goods. No landlord wants to rent to such folks, either. Cities big and small struggle to find a balance between preventing...

Women Look To Make History In 2016 Senate Races

NPR (npr.org) 

Democrats believe a perfect storm of the first female presidential nominee coupled with Donald Trump as a foil will help them take back the Senate with female challengers.

Waze tests carpooling option in Bay Area

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Waze, the Google-owned traffic navigation app, said Monday more than 25,000 employees at select companies in the Bay Area will be able to test a carpooling option that allows them to hitch a ride with Waze drivers. Employees can download a free app, Waze Rider, that lets them request a ride from other Waze users who share a similar commute. [...] Waze drivers notify other app users if there are accidents or police monitoring traffic on the roads. Waze tried a similar pilot program last year in Israel... Читать дальше...

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Dowell Loggains believes Jay Cutler “definitely could be better” this season

NBCSports.com 

One of the big questions hanging over the Bears at this time last year had to do with whether quarterback Jay Cutler could show improvement in his 10th NFL season. Cutler provided an affirmative response, helping offensive coordinator Adam Gase land a job as the head coach of the Dolphins in the process. That leaves…


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