AUSTIN—In an attempt to unify the party and mobilize supporters after the inconclusive results of the Iowa Caucus, the local chapter of Austin for Bernie released a statement claiming that online harassment from Bernie supporters “isn’t real, you idiot sluts.” “Using the term ‘Bernie bro’ is literally racist,” local supporter Byron Jacobs said, pausing his game of Counter … [Read more...] about Bernie Sanders supporters say online harassment isn’t real, you idiot sluts
Throwing it back is a metaphor for redistributing the wealth
Abstract: When conducting this study, we found that a vast majority of straight young men want a girl that can throw it back, but only half of these young men support the heavy taxation of billionaires. In this article, we assess the lack of correlation between these survey responses and propose why the two viewpoints should, in theory, align more … [Read more...] about Throwing it back is a metaphor for redistributing the wealth
Opinion: Mario and Luigi are actually twelve years old, step brothers, and hate doing chores
Uh oh! They’re back at it again! These two Nintenbros don’t have the same parents! What?! But, they are sharing a bunk bed under the same roof? How does that work? This may come as a surprise, as we have been conditioned to think that these midlife handymen are settled into their lives of being married to princesses and unclogging toilets, but Mario and Luigi are more concerned … [Read more...] about Opinion: Mario and Luigi are actually twelve years old, step brothers, and hate doing chores
I am growing a full bush, but only to combat worldwide deforestation
SAN DIEGO—Sometimes I feel so powerless when I read the news and learn about the environmental catastrophes taking place around the planet. I first felt a call to action during the wildfires in the Amazon rainforest last August. I donated as much as I could to the Rainforest Trust and Replant Amazon, but I never truly felt as though I was making a difference to combat … [Read more...] about I am growing a full bush, but only to combat worldwide deforestation
Opinion: Why #babynut made me a pro-lifer
Where were you when Mr. Peanut died? On the phone? On the toilet? In the shower? I was a pro-choicer at that time, so death meant nothing to me (by the way, I was chowing down on a snack). It was not his death that impacted me most, but his resurrection. The way it mirrored the resurrection of Jesus Christ triggered a passion I thought was far gone. From spud to full nut, he … [Read more...] about Opinion: Why #babynut made me a pro-lifer