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Jose Canseco joins the long list of men who resort to the idiotic defense that they can "get" women without force
Friday, May 24, 2013 6:58 PM UTC 55Life Jose Canseco, Rape
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Boy Scouts to members: Just don’t be a gay adult
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Friday, May 24, 2013 2:14 PM UTC 18Life LGBT, Boy Scouts
Pope Francis: Atheists are all right!
The new pope calls for a "culture of encounter" -- and reminds Catholics of the importance of loving
Thursday, May 23, 2013 2:20 PM UTC 54Life Catholicism, Atheism
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The most insensitive mall cops ever aggressively escort out two teens who just lost their mom
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Tornado survivor to Wolf Blitzer: Sorry, I’m an atheist. I don’t have to thank the Lord
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Facebook’s hate speech problem
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Tuesday, May 21, 2013 8:39 PM UTC 61Technology Facebook, Internet Culture
UK leader fears sperm-donor lesbian queen!
An outrageous view on gay marriage from a former conservative leader would be shocking, if it wasn't so funny
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 2:58 PM UTC 15All Salon Gay marraige, Gay Marriage
Horrifying new trend: Posting rapes to Facebook
Three Chicago teens are charged with a horrible sexual assault. They allegedly posted the video on social media
Monday, May 20, 2013 6:04 PM UTC 93Life Rape, Social Media, Chicago
GOP actually bullies an anti-bullying bill
Minnesota safe schools initiative dies after right balks, and local archdiocese calls it an "Orwellian nightmare"
Monday, May 20, 2013 2:52 PM UTC 37Life LGBT, Bullying, Minnesota
Is killing a fetus murder?
A man is charged with murder for giving his pregnant girlfriend an abortion pill and telling her it's an antibiotic
Friday, May 17, 2013 8:11 PM UTC 174Life Ariel Castro, Kermit Gosnell
Photographed secretly at home: Is it art?
A gallery show features pictures of residents shot through their windows. The subjects are understandably annoyed
Friday, May 17, 2013 2:41 PM UTC 50Life Photography, Art, controversy
My “truly remarkable” cancer breakthrough
That groundbreaking clinical trial in the New York Times? It's my study -- and I'm 15 months clean
Friday, May 17, 2013 11:45 AM UTC 34Life Cancer, Lab Rat, melanoma
Triumph of the viral crazies
Amy's Baking Company and a school that teaches creationism go viral and thrive -- thanks to us mocking them online
Thursday, May 16, 2013 2:51 PM UTC 81Life Amy's Baking Company
What’s wrong with Disney princesses?
A small victory for Merida doesn't change the company's dysfunctional branding
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 2:00 PM UTC 19Entertainment Disney, Brave, Consumerism
Angelina Jolie’s choice need not be yours
Her decision was brave. But don't forget the healthcare industry is getting rich exploiting breast cancer fears
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 2:07 PM UTC 22Entertainment Angelina Jolie, Peggy Orenstein
Seth Meyers pick: Why must late night be so white and male?
Seth Meyers is an affable, funny guy. But why in 2013 are we still looking for any diversity in late night?
Monday, May 13, 2013 7:41 PM UTC 32Entertainment Jimmy Kimmel, Late Night
There will never be another Barbara Walters
The retiring veteran newswoman set the gold standard for female journalists
Monday, May 13, 2013 2:47 PM UTC 24Life The View, Barbara Walters
Thirteen miles with my teenager
You learn a lot about your hometown -- and your daughter -- when you spend a day walking together away from iPhones
Friday, May 10, 2013 7:33 PM UTCLife Parenting, New York City, Cancer
Is the Catholic Church even trying to make sense on marriage equality?
A tough-talking letter to American Catholics on gay marriage reveals a shocking new level of ignorance
Thursday, May 9, 2013 2:49 PM UTC 51Life LGBT, Marriage equality
Should rape victims “submit”?
Air Force brochure says it may be "advisable." Believe it or not, it's the least of the military's problems
Wednesday, May 8, 2013 9:35 PM UTC 29Life rape in the military, Air Force
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