I loved this.

The New York Times ran a lovely essay from America Ferrera, who used triathlete training to quiet her inner critic.

Seen in yesterday’s NY Times: “The evangelicalism of old white men:”

I am a big admirer of Shane Claiborne (more on him here) and he co-wrote, with Tony Campolo, this Times op-ed. I have also been a fan of the Red Letter Christian movement. Whaddya think?

Nerds over bullies, every single time

So last night, Slate posted this story, a story that — though long — looks like the smattering of a Trump scandal, or worse. So was a Trump computer server corresponding with Russia? This morning, the New York Times said that in investigating Trump, the FBI had as yet found “no clear link to Russia.” The investigation — …

Here’s a list (so far) of the people, places and things Trump has insulted

At last count, there were 281. As narcissistic as it sounds, I would consider my life a life-well-lived if I could make this list. (The list took up two full pages in the New York Times.)

I’ll be using this for my Communication & the Law class next semester

Thank you, Donald Trump, for this teachable moment.

On mansplaining or being manterrupted.

Just read this, by Jessica Bennett and the New York Times. From the essay: …to the rest of us, or at least the 51 percent of us who are women, Mr. Trump’s behavior was also painfully familiar, reminiscent of the types of dismissals so many of us deal with every day. “To the men amazed …

This? Is heartbreaking.

The New York Times had a story this morning about the children of Aleppo, Syria. To say it’s hard to read is an understatement, but if felt important to share here.

Jay-Z and the New York Times: Just watch.

You can read more here.

NY Times: Tools of modern terror

This kind of storytelling is incredible and awesome and so very educational.

Goddammit. This has to stop now.

Watch those comforting hands on the back of 15-year old Cameron, Alton Sterling’s son. Mr. Sterling was shot dead by police on Tuesday in Baton Rouge. Listen to that young man’s sobs. And then read this. Goddammit. This has to stop. We are awash in these awful videos — including ones that show us the actual taking …