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Is Consent Part of What We Teach Children?

Posted on March 17, 2013 by

We’ll get a verdict in the Steubenville rape case on St. Patrick’s Day, in just two hours. The defense attorneys have provided their clients’ a robust defense, which is their constitutional right. That defense has been downright disgusting. The attorney … Continue reading →

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Consider Yahoo

Posted on February 26, 2013 by

Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer has made headlines for issuing the edict that no one at the company can work remotely any longer. The memo is here; you can read various takes on it at Salon and Jezebel. This, despite studies … Continue reading →

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Bring Lilly Ledbetter to Texas – Calls Needed Today

Posted on February 20, 2013 by

[UPDATES at end of post] No, not the actual person—the Fair Pay legislation. Congress passed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act in 2009, but in Texas, tough. You can file in federal courts, but in state courts, which are far … Continue reading →

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A Moving Meditation: Driving in Houston, Staying the Course

Posted on February 14, 2013 by

Yesterday, I navigated a curve heading to an intersection, planning to turn left. The light was green. The car in front of me, in the left lane, was stopped with its blinker on. I had to stop. I honked. Nothing … Continue reading →

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Payday & Title Loan Regulation in Houston

Posted on February 1, 2013 by

Just got the following email from the city. I haven’t looked at the proposed ordinance, but I so abhor these businesses that I have to think that any attempt at regulation that at least starts a conversation is a good … Continue reading →

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