NPR'S BOOK CONCIERGE IS BACK!!
This feature is always fun and Philadelphia is a place I've been known to visit so I was particularly interested in this one: A History of Philadelphia in 10 Dishes
The Glamorous Grandmas of Instagram
Useful list! 2018 Holiday RomComs Starring People of Color
Ooh: The 100 Best Pens, As Tested by Strategist Editors
Friday, November 30, 2018
Morning Coffee (11/30/18)
Time for Friday happy links!
YAY: Small bookstores are booming after nearly being wiped out
Rachel is a Twitter pal and I'm very excited for this one: A queer romance in the royal family? Her Royal Highness will make you swoon
AWWW: Barack Obama surprises wife Michelle at book tour stop
Oh, this sounds great! Introducing Carina Adores, a trope-driven LGBTQ+ contemporary romance line, now open for submissions!
Phew: ‘To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before’ Sequel in the Works
I am cautiously optimistic: ‘The ABC Murders’: John Malkovich & Rupert Grint In BBC/Amazon Drama – First-Look
Whoa: Rosé Cider Cheese From Angry Orchard & Crown Finish Caves Will Dazzle Your Cheese Board This Holiday Season
Create Your Own Hallmark Christmas Movie and We'll Tell You Which One to Watch
Heh: Christmas movies would be better if all of them starred Gritty
Star Trek Beyond crew assemble in Fleet Command game footage
YAY: Small bookstores are booming after nearly being wiped out
Rachel is a Twitter pal and I'm very excited for this one: A queer romance in the royal family? Her Royal Highness will make you swoon
AWWW: Barack Obama surprises wife Michelle at book tour stop
Oh, this sounds great! Introducing Carina Adores, a trope-driven LGBTQ+ contemporary romance line, now open for submissions!
Phew: ‘To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before’ Sequel in the Works
I am cautiously optimistic: ‘The ABC Murders’: John Malkovich & Rupert Grint In BBC/Amazon Drama – First-Look
Whoa: Rosé Cider Cheese From Angry Orchard & Crown Finish Caves Will Dazzle Your Cheese Board This Holiday Season
Create Your Own Hallmark Christmas Movie and We'll Tell You Which One to Watch
Heh: Christmas movies would be better if all of them starred Gritty
Star Trek Beyond crew assemble in Fleet Command game footage
Thursday, November 29, 2018
Afternoon Tea (11/29/18)
This is a great piece about women coaching men's sports: The Glass Sideline
Maine Is Scaling Up its Local Grain Economy
The Rockies, the Alps, the Caucasus? Georgia Plans for the Future
A mammoth, woolly rhino and a medieval village: the unexpected treasures beneath the A14
Some good YA on this list! 75 Books You Might’ve Missed This Year (But Definitely Shouldn’t Have)
Maine Is Scaling Up its Local Grain Economy
The Rockies, the Alps, the Caucasus? Georgia Plans for the Future
A mammoth, woolly rhino and a medieval village: the unexpected treasures beneath the A14
Some good YA on this list! 75 Books You Might’ve Missed This Year (But Definitely Shouldn’t Have)
Weekly Rec: The Grinch
Now, let me start by saying that new animated movie The Grinch does not need to exist. The book is great! The 1966 animated TV special is great! (We don't accept the Jim Carrey movie as a real thing.) There was no hole this was filling. We don't need to remake things over and over if there's no particular new point of view. (There's some backstory here, but it doesn't at all change the impression of the story you have from the earlier versions.) This movie certainly isn't necessary, and it's fairly redundant.
But all that said . . . I saw it and it was pretty good! It's a very cute Christmas movie with a few different nice messages and if you're looking for something to see with your family you could certainly do much worse! The voice cast is solid, though I remain confused about Benedict Cumberbatch's choices, and the animation is also . . . solid, though I thought the Whoville stuff was REALLY GOOD. It looked like a Department 56 village come to life and I would have happily watched a whole movie about life there that did not have the Grinch in it at all, honestly. I would also read a sociological article about this culture. (Also, the Whos are no longer all white and that is great.) The writing was better than I expected for faux-Seuss. The whole thing was better than I expected! Hey, for 2018, that's pretty good.
But all that said . . . I saw it and it was pretty good! It's a very cute Christmas movie with a few different nice messages and if you're looking for something to see with your family you could certainly do much worse! The voice cast is solid, though I remain confused about Benedict Cumberbatch's choices, and the animation is also . . . solid, though I thought the Whoville stuff was REALLY GOOD. It looked like a Department 56 village come to life and I would have happily watched a whole movie about life there that did not have the Grinch in it at all, honestly. I would also read a sociological article about this culture. (Also, the Whos are no longer all white and that is great.) The writing was better than I expected for faux-Seuss. The whole thing was better than I expected! Hey, for 2018, that's pretty good.
Morning Coffee (11/29/18)
Wow: Senators back effort to suspend U.S. support for Saudi-led campaign in Yemen
GOOD: It’s official: Nancy Pelosi is Democrats’ nominee for speaker
U.S. Seeing Lowest Level Of Unauthorized Immigrants In A Decade, Pew Study Says
This is a great story about a very Republican town near me! Blue Wave, Red Town
I don't blame the faculty union here, they're trying to do what they can within their limits, but this is ridiculous: For Defense Against Active Shooters, University Hands Out Hockey Pucks
!!! I am sort of excited but also alarmed: Margaret Atwood to publish sequel to ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’
"Claims." Chinese Scientist Claims to Use Crispr to Make First Genetically Edited Babies
This is an important update on that viral burger piece: Did a Rave Review Really Shut Down Portland Burger Bar Stanich’s? Maybe It Was the Owner’s Legal Troubles.
Oh, good for him (but bad wording in the headline!): Kent State recruit Kalin Bennett becomes first player with autism to get D1 basketball scholarship
Easter Island governor begs British Museum to return Moai: 'You have our soul'
GOOD: It’s official: Nancy Pelosi is Democrats’ nominee for speaker
U.S. Seeing Lowest Level Of Unauthorized Immigrants In A Decade, Pew Study Says
This is a great story about a very Republican town near me! Blue Wave, Red Town
I don't blame the faculty union here, they're trying to do what they can within their limits, but this is ridiculous: For Defense Against Active Shooters, University Hands Out Hockey Pucks
!!! I am sort of excited but also alarmed: Margaret Atwood to publish sequel to ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’
"Claims." Chinese Scientist Claims to Use Crispr to Make First Genetically Edited Babies
This is an important update on that viral burger piece: Did a Rave Review Really Shut Down Portland Burger Bar Stanich’s? Maybe It Was the Owner’s Legal Troubles.
Oh, good for him (but bad wording in the headline!): Kent State recruit Kalin Bennett becomes first player with autism to get D1 basketball scholarship
Easter Island governor begs British Museum to return Moai: 'You have our soul'
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Afternoon Tea (11/28/18)
This is FASCINATING: This college student created a way for nonbinary people to speak Hebrew
I loved this essay: I'm a Great Cook. Now That I'm Divorced, I'm Never Making Dinner for a Man Again
Here's What College Freshmen Are Reading
'We had to get out': 80 years since the Kindertransport
How Amazon Web Services Reinvented the Internet and Became a Cash Cow
I loved this essay: I'm a Great Cook. Now That I'm Divorced, I'm Never Making Dinner for a Man Again
Here's What College Freshmen Are Reading
'We had to get out': 80 years since the Kindertransport
How Amazon Web Services Reinvented the Internet and Became a Cash Cow
Morning Coffee (11/28/18)
Manafort’s Lawyer Said to Brief Trump Attorneys on What He Told Mueller
Manafort held secret talks with Assange in Ecuadorian embassy, sources say
We are Jamal Khashoggi’s daughters. We promise his light will never fade.
None of this is normal: White House denies Haspel prevented from briefing Senate on Khashoggi murder
FACT CHECK: What's Happening On The U.S.-Mexico Border?
This is horrifying: The Latest: US nixed FBI checks for teen migrant camp staff
In case you, like me, didn't manage to read this over Thanksgiving: U.S. Climate Report Warns of Damaged Environment and Shrinking Economy
Christine Blasey Ford Is Donating Her GoFundMe Money To Sexual Assault Survivors
Democrats smash Watergate record for House popular vote in midterms
Burial sites from 5th and 6th centuries yield unexpected treasures
Manafort held secret talks with Assange in Ecuadorian embassy, sources say
We are Jamal Khashoggi’s daughters. We promise his light will never fade.
None of this is normal: White House denies Haspel prevented from briefing Senate on Khashoggi murder
FACT CHECK: What's Happening On The U.S.-Mexico Border?
This is horrifying: The Latest: US nixed FBI checks for teen migrant camp staff
In case you, like me, didn't manage to read this over Thanksgiving: U.S. Climate Report Warns of Damaged Environment and Shrinking Economy
Christine Blasey Ford Is Donating Her GoFundMe Money To Sexual Assault Survivors
Democrats smash Watergate record for House popular vote in midterms
Burial sites from 5th and 6th centuries yield unexpected treasures
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Afternoon Tea (11/27/18)
The Stylish Socialist Who Is Trying to Save YouTube from Alt-Right Domination
This is lovely: Mosul, the city with two springs
A Mixtape for a Broken Heart
Ugh I don't want to start having to ask if my cocktails are vegetarian, too: The Secret to That Bright-Red Drink? Little Bugs
Marketing Emily Dickinson as a Children’s Poet
This is lovely: Mosul, the city with two springs
A Mixtape for a Broken Heart
Ugh I don't want to start having to ask if my cocktails are vegetarian, too: The Secret to That Bright-Red Drink? Little Bugs
Marketing Emily Dickinson as a Children’s Poet
Morning Coffee (11/27/18)
THIS IS STRESSFUL: Manafort Breached Plea Deal by Repeatedly Lying, Mueller Says
How a march at the US-Mexico border descended into tear gas and chaos
It’s Time to Face the Real Impact of Tear Gas Use on Migrant Children
This is what Trump’s caravan 'invasion' really looks like
This headline will make you say "yes of course" but the details are quite something! Revealed: Matthew Whitaker favors hardline anti-abortion policies
Of course: White House Asks Supreme Court To Fast-Track Ruling On Transgender Military Ban
In the United States, right-wing violence is on the rise
The White House Continues Its Tradition of Turning Christmas Into a Horror Film
Yay! NASA’s Mars InSight Mission Has Touched Down on the Red Planet’s Surface
GOOD: Graphic novel 'steeped in Islamophobia' pulled after protests
How a march at the US-Mexico border descended into tear gas and chaos
It’s Time to Face the Real Impact of Tear Gas Use on Migrant Children
This is what Trump’s caravan 'invasion' really looks like
This headline will make you say "yes of course" but the details are quite something! Revealed: Matthew Whitaker favors hardline anti-abortion policies
Of course: White House Asks Supreme Court To Fast-Track Ruling On Transgender Military Ban
In the United States, right-wing violence is on the rise
The White House Continues Its Tradition of Turning Christmas Into a Horror Film
Yay! NASA’s Mars InSight Mission Has Touched Down on the Red Planet’s Surface
GOOD: Graphic novel 'steeped in Islamophobia' pulled after protests
Monday, November 26, 2018
Afternoon Tea (11/26/18)
Whee, the Times' 100 Notable Books list is out for 2018!
This was fascinating: American Exorcism
The decline of David’s Bridal says a lot about millennial attitudes toward weddings
Zume, the Robotic Pizza Company, Makes Pies Only a Robot Could Love
You Snooze, You Lose: Insurers Make The Old Adage Literally True
This was fascinating: American Exorcism
The decline of David’s Bridal says a lot about millennial attitudes toward weddings
Zume, the Robotic Pizza Company, Makes Pies Only a Robot Could Love
You Snooze, You Lose: Insurers Make The Old Adage Literally True
Morning Coffee (11/26/18)
Me elsewhere: TV news for the week.
This is horrifying. They're firing tear gas AT CHILDREN. San Ysidro border crossing closed, U.S. fires tear gas as migrants rush toward border
Tension escalates after Russia seizes Ukraine naval ships
E.U. Leaders and U.K. Agree on Brexit Divorce Terms
Conservative nonprofit with obscure roots and undisclosed funders paid Matthew Whitaker $1.2 million
lol: Steve Bannon's far-right Europe operation undermined by election laws
U.S. Judge Strikes Down Mississippi Law That Bans Abortions After 15 Weeks
The time Nancy Pelosi saved Social Security
How a $50-a-year nutrition program cut domestic violence in Bangladesh
Ohhh: As Teenagers, They Started the Swine Bowl. As Octogenarians, They Played the Last Game.
Egypt unveils previously unopened ancient female sarcophagus
This is horrifying. They're firing tear gas AT CHILDREN. San Ysidro border crossing closed, U.S. fires tear gas as migrants rush toward border
Tension escalates after Russia seizes Ukraine naval ships
E.U. Leaders and U.K. Agree on Brexit Divorce Terms
Conservative nonprofit with obscure roots and undisclosed funders paid Matthew Whitaker $1.2 million
lol: Steve Bannon's far-right Europe operation undermined by election laws
U.S. Judge Strikes Down Mississippi Law That Bans Abortions After 15 Weeks
The time Nancy Pelosi saved Social Security
How a $50-a-year nutrition program cut domestic violence in Bangladesh
Ohhh: As Teenagers, They Started the Swine Bowl. As Octogenarians, They Played the Last Game.
Egypt unveils previously unopened ancient female sarcophagus
Sunday, November 25, 2018
Morning Coffee (11/25/18)
Trump’s Border Stunt Is a Profound Betrayal of Our Military
THIS STORY: As deadly flames approached, a mother called her daughters to say goodbye
This is horrible: Tests Showed Children Were Exposed to Lead. The Official Response: Challenge the Tests
Report: Bill Shine to Get Paid by Fox News and White House Simultaneously
I love Nancy Pelosi, and this makes sense to me: House Democrats don’t need a leader, they need someone to represent them on TV
Oh no: Adoption without parental consent legalised in NSW
Good for them: Somali Workers in Minnesota Force Amazon to Negotiate
Chinese Novelist Sentenced to 10 Years in Jail for Gay Sex Scenes
AMAZING: Man suspected of money laundering after $400,000 found in washing machine
John Williams to Compose New ‘Star Wars’ Music for Disney Parks Attractions
THIS STORY: As deadly flames approached, a mother called her daughters to say goodbye
This is horrible: Tests Showed Children Were Exposed to Lead. The Official Response: Challenge the Tests
Report: Bill Shine to Get Paid by Fox News and White House Simultaneously
I love Nancy Pelosi, and this makes sense to me: House Democrats don’t need a leader, they need someone to represent them on TV
Oh no: Adoption without parental consent legalised in NSW
Good for them: Somali Workers in Minnesota Force Amazon to Negotiate
Chinese Novelist Sentenced to 10 Years in Jail for Gay Sex Scenes
AMAZING: Man suspected of money laundering after $400,000 found in washing machine
John Williams to Compose New ‘Star Wars’ Music for Disney Parks Attractions
Saturday, November 24, 2018
Morning Coffee (11/24/18)
This is horrifying: Border agent not guilty of involuntary manslaughter in Mexican boy's death
Zimbabwe 'state agents' tried to cover up post-election violence, say doctors
Of course: This Thanksgiving, The Trump Administration Is Taking Land From The Tribe That Welcomed The Pilgrims
Of... course? Trump’s Nominee to Replace Kavanaugh Is a Staunch Defender of Dwarf-Tossing
Trump Administration Plots Costly Private-Care Expansion for Veterans
How California conservatives became the intellectual engine of Trumpism
Pop culture needs to give Ruth Bader Ginsburg some space
They're terrible! Don't give to them! Salvation Army warns staff against public homophobia
Oh, this is sad: Glamour Magazine to Cease Regular Print Publication
Harmless viral Facebook post is another reminder how easy it is to make online fakes
Zimbabwe 'state agents' tried to cover up post-election violence, say doctors
Of course: This Thanksgiving, The Trump Administration Is Taking Land From The Tribe That Welcomed The Pilgrims
Of... course? Trump’s Nominee to Replace Kavanaugh Is a Staunch Defender of Dwarf-Tossing
Trump Administration Plots Costly Private-Care Expansion for Veterans
How California conservatives became the intellectual engine of Trumpism
Pop culture needs to give Ruth Bader Ginsburg some space
They're terrible! Don't give to them! Salvation Army warns staff against public homophobia
Oh, this is sad: Glamour Magazine to Cease Regular Print Publication
Harmless viral Facebook post is another reminder how easy it is to make online fakes
Friday, November 23, 2018
Morning Coffee (11/23/18)
Time for Friday happy links!
YAY: 'Becoming' Is Becoming 2018's Biggest Adult Book
I would like to read a novel based on this immediately: Revealed: the child Clement Attlee helped save from the Nazis
Oh interesting: Marvel Teams Up With Tupac Estate to Resurrect Rapper for ‘Black Panther’ Collab
JUST HIRE THEM: Curious cats bring fame to Japanese museum that won't let them in
‘Death & Nightingales’: Jamie Dornan & Matthew Rhys Battle It Out In First Trailer For BBC Period Drama
The Untouched 4,000-Year-Old Egyptian Tomb of Mehu Opens to the Public
This is not a RECENT link, but my family tried this festive cocktail recipe last night and WE RECOMMEND IT: Hot Maple Bourbon Apple Cider
Aw I love them: Coca-Cola’s Polar Bears, Now 25 Years Old, Return to Share Their Rules for a Loving Household
Romance readers will probably be interested in the Ripped Bodice Robe.
Answer These Teen TV Questions And We'll Give You A YA Novel To Read
YAY: 'Becoming' Is Becoming 2018's Biggest Adult Book
I would like to read a novel based on this immediately: Revealed: the child Clement Attlee helped save from the Nazis
Oh interesting: Marvel Teams Up With Tupac Estate to Resurrect Rapper for ‘Black Panther’ Collab
JUST HIRE THEM: Curious cats bring fame to Japanese museum that won't let them in
‘Death & Nightingales’: Jamie Dornan & Matthew Rhys Battle It Out In First Trailer For BBC Period Drama
The Untouched 4,000-Year-Old Egyptian Tomb of Mehu Opens to the Public
This is not a RECENT link, but my family tried this festive cocktail recipe last night and WE RECOMMEND IT: Hot Maple Bourbon Apple Cider
Aw I love them: Coca-Cola’s Polar Bears, Now 25 Years Old, Return to Share Their Rules for a Loving Household
Romance readers will probably be interested in the Ripped Bodice Robe.
Answer These Teen TV Questions And We'll Give You A YA Novel To Read
Thursday, November 22, 2018
Morning Coffee (11/22/18)
Happy Thanksgiving! We're on a holiday schedule of one post a day until Monday; today I've got a few pieces of news and a bunch of Thanksgiving-related links, and then tomorrow will be Friday happy links as usual.
Well, this is a delightful relief: Interpol presidency vote: Russia in surprise loss to South Korea
Good: John Roberts is mad at Trump for attacking an “Obama judge”
Trump’s ties to the Russian mafia go back 3 decades
America’s two economies remain far apart
This is great: How to Cope with Holiday Panic
Jamelle Bouie took over Dear Prudence for a special Thanksgiving edition!
A wonderful piece about refugees: The First Thanksgiving
I love this: I should spare my loved ones from the most annoying Thanksgiving host in the world: me
A message to men (other than my father and brother who are very good about this!): This Thanksgiving, Just Do the Dishes
Heh: 9 Breezy Responses to Those Awkward Family Holiday Questions
Well, this is a delightful relief: Interpol presidency vote: Russia in surprise loss to South Korea
Good: John Roberts is mad at Trump for attacking an “Obama judge”
Trump’s ties to the Russian mafia go back 3 decades
America’s two economies remain far apart
This is great: How to Cope with Holiday Panic
Jamelle Bouie took over Dear Prudence for a special Thanksgiving edition!
A wonderful piece about refugees: The First Thanksgiving
I love this: I should spare my loved ones from the most annoying Thanksgiving host in the world: me
A message to men (other than my father and brother who are very good about this!): This Thanksgiving, Just Do the Dishes
Heh: 9 Breezy Responses to Those Awkward Family Holiday Questions
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Afternoon Tea (11/21/18)
I love this: #MeToo Has Debunked the ‘Lean In’ Philosophy
12 Authors On The Books That Best Represent America
Food, Adoption, And The Language of Love
As usual, Todd VanDerWerff's pieces are smart and interesting: Why do so many animated films have great stories? One secret: storyboarding.
No Nut November: the insidious internet challenge encouraging men not to masturbate
12 Authors On The Books That Best Represent America
Food, Adoption, And The Language of Love
As usual, Todd VanDerWerff's pieces are smart and interesting: Why do so many animated films have great stories? One secret: storyboarding.
No Nut November: the insidious internet challenge encouraging men not to masturbate
Morning Coffee (11/21/18)
In case you somehow didn't see! Do Not Eat Romaine Lettuce, Health Officials Warn
Let's start with some good political news because then we have a whole run of bad: Judge stops Trump from enforcing asylum ban
Not a surprise, but still... UH. Trump Wanted to Order Justice Dept. to Prosecute Comey and Clinton
VERY BAD: Trump’s Khashoggi statement is a green light for murder
ALSO BAD: Trump administration officials suggested sharing census responses with law enforcement, court documents show
More bad! How Trump administration pressure to dump 4-H's LGBT policy led to Iowa leader's firing
She has since dropped her bid for Pelosi's job, but this is still not good! (She's also Not Great on LGBTQ+ issues.) Marcia Fudge vouched for man now accused of killing ex-wife
Yes, the campaign to take down Nancy Pelosi is sexist — not to mention a terrible idea
Okay, SOMETHING ELSE GOOD: In New Class of Young Lawmakers, a Former Girl Scout Goes to the Statehouse
Have a wild art theft story to finish: A Dutch writer thought she’d found a stolen Picasso. The real story is much weirder.
Let's start with some good political news because then we have a whole run of bad: Judge stops Trump from enforcing asylum ban
Not a surprise, but still... UH. Trump Wanted to Order Justice Dept. to Prosecute Comey and Clinton
VERY BAD: Trump’s Khashoggi statement is a green light for murder
ALSO BAD: Trump administration officials suggested sharing census responses with law enforcement, court documents show
More bad! How Trump administration pressure to dump 4-H's LGBT policy led to Iowa leader's firing
She has since dropped her bid for Pelosi's job, but this is still not good! (She's also Not Great on LGBTQ+ issues.) Marcia Fudge vouched for man now accused of killing ex-wife
Yes, the campaign to take down Nancy Pelosi is sexist — not to mention a terrible idea
Okay, SOMETHING ELSE GOOD: In New Class of Young Lawmakers, a Former Girl Scout Goes to the Statehouse
Have a wild art theft story to finish: A Dutch writer thought she’d found a stolen Picasso. The real story is much weirder.
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Afternoon Tea (11/20/18)
What a story: How the World’s Only Feudal Lord Outclassed the Nazis to Save Her People
I Found the Best Burger Place in America. And Then I Killed It.
Some Libraries Are Facing Backlash Against LGBT Programs — And Holding Their Ground
Relief efforts want money. So why do we insist on donating canned goods?
13 Dance Books to Read After Being Dazzled by ‘The Nutcracker and the Four Realms’
I Found the Best Burger Place in America. And Then I Killed It.
Some Libraries Are Facing Backlash Against LGBT Programs — And Holding Their Ground
Relief efforts want money. So why do we insist on donating canned goods?
13 Dance Books to Read After Being Dazzled by ‘The Nutcracker and the Four Realms’
Morning Coffee (10/20/18)
There Are Now More Than 14,000 Immigrant Kids in Federal Custody—a New Record
Good thing there's never been an uproar about someone using personal email . . . wait. Ivanka Trump used a personal email account to send hundreds of emails about government business last year
This is awful: Just 96 of 30,000 people who applied for public service loan forgiveness actually got it
Jim Acosta: White House backs down in fight over CNN reporter's pass
Good: After 181 Years of No Hats in Congress, Dems Eye Exception for Religious Garb
The real reason conservative critics love talking about Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s clothes
Here is a big profile of Donald Trump Jr. if you want to torture yourself (no, it's well done, really): From Rebellious to Reliable
FBI now classifies far-right Proud Boys as 'extremist group', documents say
They’re Black. They’re Trans. And They’re Ready To Shake Up Brazil’s Politics.
Good for them: Book People unionizing for better wages and benefits
Good thing there's never been an uproar about someone using personal email . . . wait. Ivanka Trump used a personal email account to send hundreds of emails about government business last year
This is awful: Just 96 of 30,000 people who applied for public service loan forgiveness actually got it
Jim Acosta: White House backs down in fight over CNN reporter's pass
Good: After 181 Years of No Hats in Congress, Dems Eye Exception for Religious Garb
The real reason conservative critics love talking about Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s clothes
Here is a big profile of Donald Trump Jr. if you want to torture yourself (no, it's well done, really): From Rebellious to Reliable
FBI now classifies far-right Proud Boys as 'extremist group', documents say
They’re Black. They’re Trans. And They’re Ready To Shake Up Brazil’s Politics.
Good for them: Book People unionizing for better wages and benefits
Monday, November 19, 2018
Afternoon Tea (11/19/18)
Wow: We Thought We Knew Faith, Until We Didn’t: The making of a white-nationalist poster girl.
Reclaiming our Mohawk heritage, one app-supplied word at a time
A new study further undermines the myth of the “savage” Neanderthal
Should Pregnant Women Take Anti-Anxiety Medication? Some Have No Choice.
Claire Legrand on the Importance of Feminist Horror
Reclaiming our Mohawk heritage, one app-supplied word at a time
A new study further undermines the myth of the “savage” Neanderthal
Should Pregnant Women Take Anti-Anxiety Medication? Some Have No Choice.
Claire Legrand on the Importance of Feminist Horror
Morning Coffee (11/19/18)
Me elsewhere: TV news update!
The many scandals of Trump’s new acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker, explained
‘He was yelling’: Whitaker pushed back against early fraud complaints about company he advised
Well: ICE Detention Center Says It’s Not Responsible for Staff's Sexual Abuse of Detainees
Merkel Joins Macron in Calling for a European Army ‘One Day’
The 2018 electorate was older, whiter, and better educated than in 2016
"Every other wax figure at Madame Tussauds has human hair, but Trump’s orange mane could not be realistically duplicated with anything human."
New Peanut Allergy Drug Shows ‘Lifesaving’ Potential
I hope the choice of a gay director bodes well for this: Greg Berlanti Attached To Direct Rock Hudson Biopic For Universal
Ooh, I might actually try this one: ‘Harry Potter: Wizards Unite’ Augmented-Reality Game to Launch in 2019
This should be interesting: ‘Star Trek’: Michael Chabon “Thrilled” To Be On-Board With Patrick Stewart & ‘Calypso’ Short
The many scandals of Trump’s new acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker, explained
‘He was yelling’: Whitaker pushed back against early fraud complaints about company he advised
Well: ICE Detention Center Says It’s Not Responsible for Staff's Sexual Abuse of Detainees
Merkel Joins Macron in Calling for a European Army ‘One Day’
The 2018 electorate was older, whiter, and better educated than in 2016
"Every other wax figure at Madame Tussauds has human hair, but Trump’s orange mane could not be realistically duplicated with anything human."
New Peanut Allergy Drug Shows ‘Lifesaving’ Potential
I hope the choice of a gay director bodes well for this: Greg Berlanti Attached To Direct Rock Hudson Biopic For Universal
Ooh, I might actually try this one: ‘Harry Potter: Wizards Unite’ Augmented-Reality Game to Launch in 2019
This should be interesting: ‘Star Trek’: Michael Chabon “Thrilled” To Be On-Board With Patrick Stewart & ‘Calypso’ Short
Sunday, November 18, 2018
Morning Coffee (11/18/18)
Uh... To ease Turkish pressure on Saudis over killing, White House weighs expelling Erdogan foe
Khmer Rouge’s Slaughter in Cambodia Is Ruled a Genocide
If these allegations are true, this is horrifying and tragic: Decorated Navy SEAL Is Accused of War Crimes in Iraq
Trump’s latest interview shows a president who’s in way over his head
Is Mike Pence Loyal? Trump Is Asking, Despite His Recent Endorsement
Unsurprising, but horrifying: Education Dept. Proposes Enhanced Protection For Students Accused Of Sexual Assault
And: WSF Responds to Department of Education's Newly Proposed Rules on Title IX and Sexual Harassment
Heh: I’m fine with women in power, just not this one specific woman currently in power
This story took... well, multiple turns: GoFundMe benefit scheme: Couple charged, homeless man in custody
Hmm: Junot DÃaz will stay on Pulitzer Board after review of misconduct allegations
Khmer Rouge’s Slaughter in Cambodia Is Ruled a Genocide
If these allegations are true, this is horrifying and tragic: Decorated Navy SEAL Is Accused of War Crimes in Iraq
Trump’s latest interview shows a president who’s in way over his head
Is Mike Pence Loyal? Trump Is Asking, Despite His Recent Endorsement
Unsurprising, but horrifying: Education Dept. Proposes Enhanced Protection For Students Accused Of Sexual Assault
And: WSF Responds to Department of Education's Newly Proposed Rules on Title IX and Sexual Harassment
Heh: I’m fine with women in power, just not this one specific woman currently in power
This story took... well, multiple turns: GoFundMe benefit scheme: Couple charged, homeless man in custody
Hmm: Junot DÃaz will stay on Pulitzer Board after review of misconduct allegations
Saturday, November 17, 2018
Morning Coffee (11/17/18)
Big New Hampshire news; I'm curious to see how it shakes out: House Democrats Throw Support Behind Van Ostern to Replace Gardner as Secretary of State
Judge orders White House to return Jim Acosta's press pass
U.S. Law Enforcement Failed to See the Threat of White Nationalism. Now They Don’t Know How to Stop It.
Not good!! Ohio lawmakers approve 6-week ‘heartbeat’ abortion ban, poised to challenge Roe v. Wade
Neo-Nazis Have No First Amendment Right to Harassment, Judge Rules
Trump’s incompetence and authoritarianism are both scary
Study suggests Trump is scaring immigrant families off food stamps
The latest Brexit drama, explained
What Did ‘Pod Save America’ Expect?
This city just approved a new election system never tried before in America
Judge orders White House to return Jim Acosta's press pass
U.S. Law Enforcement Failed to See the Threat of White Nationalism. Now They Don’t Know How to Stop It.
Not good!! Ohio lawmakers approve 6-week ‘heartbeat’ abortion ban, poised to challenge Roe v. Wade
Neo-Nazis Have No First Amendment Right to Harassment, Judge Rules
Trump’s incompetence and authoritarianism are both scary
Study suggests Trump is scaring immigrant families off food stamps
The latest Brexit drama, explained
What Did ‘Pod Save America’ Expect?
This city just approved a new election system never tried before in America
Friday, November 16, 2018
Morning Coffee (11/16/18)
FRIDAY HAPPY LINKS!
National Book Award winners!
The Dumplin' trailer looks great!
Aaaah: Lily James, Armie Hammer to Star in Daphne du Maurier Adaptation ‘Rebecca’
So cute: The British Royals Released New Family Pics
Well, this is exciting casting: J.K. Simmons Joins 'Veronica Mars' Revival
You have my attention: Jonny Lee Miller & Common To Star In Ursula K. Le Guin Adaptation ‘Nine Lives’
This is cool as art but also sort of upsets me as a person who likes order: This artist uses jigsaw puzzles, with the same die cut pattern, to make these terrific mashups
Intriguing: 'Somewhere Only We Know' By Maurene Goo Is Basically 'Roman Holiday' With A K-Pop Twist & You Can Start Reading Now
18 Thanksgiving Pie Recipes, Because You Gotta Have Pie!
Huh: Coffee or tea? The answer might be in your genes
National Book Award winners!
The Dumplin' trailer looks great!
Aaaah: Lily James, Armie Hammer to Star in Daphne du Maurier Adaptation ‘Rebecca’
So cute: The British Royals Released New Family Pics
Well, this is exciting casting: J.K. Simmons Joins 'Veronica Mars' Revival
You have my attention: Jonny Lee Miller & Common To Star In Ursula K. Le Guin Adaptation ‘Nine Lives’
This is cool as art but also sort of upsets me as a person who likes order: This artist uses jigsaw puzzles, with the same die cut pattern, to make these terrific mashups
Intriguing: 'Somewhere Only We Know' By Maurene Goo Is Basically 'Roman Holiday' With A K-Pop Twist & You Can Start Reading Now
18 Thanksgiving Pie Recipes, Because You Gotta Have Pie!
Huh: Coffee or tea? The answer might be in your genes
Thursday, November 15, 2018
Afternoon Tea (11/15/18)
This is fascinating: One Legacy of Merkel? Angry East German Men Fueling the Far Right
A Toy Monkey That Escaped Nazi Germany And Reunited A Family
Wayne Gretzky and the Mysteries of Athletic Greatness
I got my dream job and had my baby the same week. So I brought my baby to work.
You’re Doing Women No Favors With Your Mocking ‘Ugh, Only Straight White Men Like This’ Takes
A Toy Monkey That Escaped Nazi Germany And Reunited A Family
Wayne Gretzky and the Mysteries of Athletic Greatness
I got my dream job and had my baby the same week. So I brought my baby to work.
You’re Doing Women No Favors With Your Mocking ‘Ugh, Only Straight White Men Like This’ Takes
Weekly Rec: NWS's Probabilistic Snowfall Forecasts
We're waiting for the first snowstorm of the year to start here in New England later today, so I figured I'd recommend a very useful weather resource - the National Weather Service's Probabilistic Snowfall Forecasts. Instead of just giving a range, they give you the percent chance of the snow accumulating in a bunch of different small ranges, and it's really interesting. New Hampshire (and Maine) are included on the Gray - Portland, ME page, but they've got all different areas - just search for your zip code, click on the city after "Your local forecast office is," then scroll down and click on Winter Weather. Enjoy!
Morning Coffee (11/15/18)
Crown Prince’s wings clipped as Khashoggi death rattles Riyadh
Israel and Gaza just saw their worst violence in years. It could get worse.
DC Neo-Nazi Who Said Pittsburgh Victims ‘Deserved’ It Arrested; Has Deep Ties To ‘Alt-Right’
Meet the Native American Woman Who Beat the Sponsor of North Dakota’s ID Law
Steve King dared a conservative magazine to release audio of him calling immigrants ‘dirt.’ It did.
Can't imagine why: Attacks on religious and racial minorities fueled sharp rise in hate crimes in 2017, FBI says
Jim Acosta vs. the Trump White House, explained
House Democrats plan to push for $15 federal minimum wage
Scientists divided over new research method to combat malaria
Dozens of cat mummies found in 6,000-year-old tombs in Egypt
Israel and Gaza just saw their worst violence in years. It could get worse.
DC Neo-Nazi Who Said Pittsburgh Victims ‘Deserved’ It Arrested; Has Deep Ties To ‘Alt-Right’
Meet the Native American Woman Who Beat the Sponsor of North Dakota’s ID Law
Steve King dared a conservative magazine to release audio of him calling immigrants ‘dirt.’ It did.
Can't imagine why: Attacks on religious and racial minorities fueled sharp rise in hate crimes in 2017, FBI says
Jim Acosta vs. the Trump White House, explained
House Democrats plan to push for $15 federal minimum wage
Scientists divided over new research method to combat malaria
Dozens of cat mummies found in 6,000-year-old tombs in Egypt
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Morning Coffee (11/14/18)
Deployed Inside the United States: The Military Waits for the Migrant Caravan
Democrats’ blue wave was much larger than early takes suggested
I love her: Nancy Pelosi: 'I want women to see that you do not get pushed around'
Good: CNN sues White House to regain access for reporter Jim Acosta
What Happens if Elections Are No Longer Legitimate?
The New Face of Power Is Taking Shape
Trump’s Misleading Claims About California’s Fire ‘Mismanagement’
This is great! Scotland to embed LGBTI teaching across curriculum
I read this headline and said "whoa" so clearly I need to get out more: HTTP-over-QUIC to be renamed HTTP/3
We need to do better, publishing: The PW Publishing Industry Salary Survey, 2018
Democrats’ blue wave was much larger than early takes suggested
I love her: Nancy Pelosi: 'I want women to see that you do not get pushed around'
Good: CNN sues White House to regain access for reporter Jim Acosta
What Happens if Elections Are No Longer Legitimate?
The New Face of Power Is Taking Shape
Trump’s Misleading Claims About California’s Fire ‘Mismanagement’
This is great! Scotland to embed LGBTI teaching across curriculum
I read this headline and said "whoa" so clearly I need to get out more: HTTP-over-QUIC to be renamed HTTP/3
We need to do better, publishing: The PW Publishing Industry Salary Survey, 2018
Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Afternoon Tea (11/13/18)
This is a difficult read, but important: Everyone Believed Larry Nassar
I can't wait to read this book: Michelle Obama Gets Candid With Oprah About Her New Memoir, 'Becoming'
Amazon Was Never Going to Choose Detroit
The growth of yoga and meditation in the US since 2012 is remarkable
18 Key Bomber Aircraft From World War One
I can't wait to read this book: Michelle Obama Gets Candid With Oprah About Her New Memoir, 'Becoming'
Amazon Was Never Going to Choose Detroit
The growth of yoga and meditation in the US since 2012 is remarkable
18 Key Bomber Aircraft From World War One
Morning Coffee (11/13/18)
YAY: Democrat Kyrsten Sinema Wins Arizona Senate Race, Flipping Second GOP Seat
YES PLEASE: Democrats Say Their First Bill Will Focus On Strengthening Democracy At Home
This is horrifying: Veterans haven't received GI Bill benefits for months due to ongoing IT issues at VA
In addition to the obvious racism here, this shows that "good guys with guns" are not the answer: A black security guard caught a shooting suspect — only to be shot by police minutes later
Elections have consequences! Next Kansas governor to reinstate LGBT protections for state workers
What he said is actually even worse than this summary! GOP official resigns after saying Sharice Davids would be sent back to reservation
Democrats Flipped The House — All Thanks To Women
Macron denounces nationalism as avowed “nationalist” Trump stands steps away
Stan Lee, Marvel Comics' Real-Life Superhero, Dies at 95
Whee! Best-seller Sarah Dessen has new book, new publisher
YES PLEASE: Democrats Say Their First Bill Will Focus On Strengthening Democracy At Home
This is horrifying: Veterans haven't received GI Bill benefits for months due to ongoing IT issues at VA
In addition to the obvious racism here, this shows that "good guys with guns" are not the answer: A black security guard caught a shooting suspect — only to be shot by police minutes later
Elections have consequences! Next Kansas governor to reinstate LGBT protections for state workers
What he said is actually even worse than this summary! GOP official resigns after saying Sharice Davids would be sent back to reservation
Democrats Flipped The House — All Thanks To Women
Macron denounces nationalism as avowed “nationalist” Trump stands steps away
Stan Lee, Marvel Comics' Real-Life Superhero, Dies at 95
Whee! Best-seller Sarah Dessen has new book, new publisher
Monday, November 12, 2018
Afternoon Tea (11/12/18)
‘The Tattooist of Auschwitz’ and the History in Historical Fiction
What if the Placebo Effect Isn’t a Trick?
Instagram Has a Massive Harassment Problem
‘St. Elsewhere’: Why You Should Revisit TV’s Groundbreaking Medical Drama
Oscars: A Guide to the 2018 Foreign-Language Entries Accepted by the Academy
What if the Placebo Effect Isn’t a Trick?
Instagram Has a Massive Harassment Problem
‘St. Elsewhere’: Why You Should Revisit TV’s Groundbreaking Medical Drama
Oscars: A Guide to the 2018 Foreign-Language Entries Accepted by the Academy
Morning Coffee (11/12/18)
(As you're reading this, I'm getting home and starting to catch up on news. WISH ME LUCK. Back to normal posting tomorrow.)
America's Problem Isn't Tribalism—It's Racism
There’s Nothing Virtuous About Finding Common Ground
Children of the Caravan
Thank goodness: Science Returns to the House
How professional! 'Will you murder anybody?': Texas judge releases juveniles after election loss
Macron stirs anger with WW1 tribute to Nazi collaborator Petain
THIS IS RACISM, BERNIE: Bernie Sanders on Andrew Gillum and Stacey Abrams: Many Whites Made ‘Uncomfortable’ Voting for Black Candidates
Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan Was Overlooked. Not Any Longer.
The ‘good guy with a gun’ is Hollywood’s most dangerous lie
Scientists reveal 10,000-year-old mummy is Native American ancestor
America's Problem Isn't Tribalism—It's Racism
There’s Nothing Virtuous About Finding Common Ground
Children of the Caravan
Thank goodness: Science Returns to the House
How professional! 'Will you murder anybody?': Texas judge releases juveniles after election loss
Macron stirs anger with WW1 tribute to Nazi collaborator Petain
THIS IS RACISM, BERNIE: Bernie Sanders on Andrew Gillum and Stacey Abrams: Many Whites Made ‘Uncomfortable’ Voting for Black Candidates
Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan Was Overlooked. Not Any Longer.
The ‘good guy with a gun’ is Hollywood’s most dangerous lie
Scientists reveal 10,000-year-old mummy is Native American ancestor
Sunday, November 11, 2018
Morning Coffee (11/11/18)
(I'm away for a few days, so this was written in advance. By the time you're reading this I assume 5000 more pieces of alarming news will have broken.)
Who Should Recount Elections: People … Or Machines?
Very excited about this: The Next N.H. Legislature Will Be Younger, More Diverse
Native Americans overcome North Dakota’s restrictive voter ID laws, turn out in record numbers
Devah Pager, Who Documented Race Bias in Job Market, Dies at 46
This is sad but I'm glad they were focused on keeping everyone safe: Xherdan Shaqiri: Liverpool midfielder to miss Red Star Belgrade game in Serbia
How 2018 of him: Prince Emanuele of Savoy calls for the restoration of Italy’s monarchy
Oh no: Technical Difficulties May Jeopardize Food Stamps At Farmers Markets
This is the worst public proposal yet.
The Gauls really did embalm the severed heads of enemies, research shows
Fascinating: Satanists Sue Netflix & Warner Bros For $50M In ‘Sabrina’ Copyright Clash
Who Should Recount Elections: People … Or Machines?
Very excited about this: The Next N.H. Legislature Will Be Younger, More Diverse
Native Americans overcome North Dakota’s restrictive voter ID laws, turn out in record numbers
Devah Pager, Who Documented Race Bias in Job Market, Dies at 46
This is sad but I'm glad they were focused on keeping everyone safe: Xherdan Shaqiri: Liverpool midfielder to miss Red Star Belgrade game in Serbia
How 2018 of him: Prince Emanuele of Savoy calls for the restoration of Italy’s monarchy
Oh no: Technical Difficulties May Jeopardize Food Stamps At Farmers Markets
This is the worst public proposal yet.
The Gauls really did embalm the severed heads of enemies, research shows
Fascinating: Satanists Sue Netflix & Warner Bros For $50M In ‘Sabrina’ Copyright Clash
Saturday, November 10, 2018
Morning Coffee (11/10/18)
(I'm away for a few days so this was written in advance. GOD ONLY KNOWS what has happened since.)
This is bad!! Trump is about to sign an asylum ban
But at least there's this: Appeals court says Trump administration can't end DACA
PLEASE BE OKAY: Ruth Bader Ginsburg is in the hospital with 3 broken ribs
One of these writers is Kellyanne Conway's husband! Trump’s Appointment of the Acting Attorney General Is Unconstitutional
America’s easy access to guns is enabling all these mass shootings
Some more good news from Election Night: All 19 Black Women Running for Judge in a Texas Race Won Tuesday Night
Ugh, OF COURSE: Kavanaugh Accuser Christine Blasey Ford Continues Receiving Threats, Lawyers Say
The Democrats’ Deep-South Strategy Was a Winner After All
Elsewhere: Poland Elections Reveal a Deeply Divided Nation
‘Oumuamua is not the alien probe you’re looking for
This is bad!! Trump is about to sign an asylum ban
But at least there's this: Appeals court says Trump administration can't end DACA
PLEASE BE OKAY: Ruth Bader Ginsburg is in the hospital with 3 broken ribs
One of these writers is Kellyanne Conway's husband! Trump’s Appointment of the Acting Attorney General Is Unconstitutional
America’s easy access to guns is enabling all these mass shootings
Some more good news from Election Night: All 19 Black Women Running for Judge in a Texas Race Won Tuesday Night
Ugh, OF COURSE: Kavanaugh Accuser Christine Blasey Ford Continues Receiving Threats, Lawyers Say
The Democrats’ Deep-South Strategy Was a Winner After All
Elsewhere: Poland Elections Reveal a Deeply Divided Nation
‘Oumuamua is not the alien probe you’re looking for
Friday, November 9, 2018
Afternoon Tea (11/9/18)
Chrissy Teigen on Kanye, Getting Blocked by Trump, and Actually Caring About Her Comments
A Definitive Guide to 2018’s Made-for-TV Christmas Movies, Divided by Trope
Stress Purchase of the Week: A Brush Fit For a Princess
Excited for this one: Read an Exclusive Excerpt of Emily A. Duncan’s Bloody Gothic Fantasy, Wicked Saints
Rome's Heroes and America's Founding Fathers
A Definitive Guide to 2018’s Made-for-TV Christmas Movies, Divided by Trope
Stress Purchase of the Week: A Brush Fit For a Princess
Excited for this one: Read an Exclusive Excerpt of Emily A. Duncan’s Bloody Gothic Fantasy, Wicked Saints
Rome's Heroes and America's Founding Fathers
Morning Coffee (11/9/18)
Friday happy links!
Beautiful: This Indian City Lit a Record-breaking 300,000 Clay Lamps to Celebrate Diwali
Aww: A Store Had to Move Thousands of Books. So a Human Chain Was Formed.
Idris Elba is this year's People's Sexiest Man Alive. Sure! I have no strong feelings about ranking men by sexiness but I am delighted to see they didn't pick another boring white guy.
Aaaah: Cover Reveal: The Right Swipe by Alisha Rai
AND a new Alyssa Cole F/F novella in her royals series!
YAY: Veronica Mars: Max Greenfield to Return as Leo for Hulu Limited Series Revival
Ooh, a contemporary Pride & Prejudice movie with an all-black cast? I'm in.
11 Nonalcoholic Thanksgiving Drink Recipes
12 Must-Haves for Setting the Perfect Literary Thanksgiving Table
Hmm: Pringles offers Thanksgiving dinner chips in turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie flavors
Beautiful: This Indian City Lit a Record-breaking 300,000 Clay Lamps to Celebrate Diwali
Aww: A Store Had to Move Thousands of Books. So a Human Chain Was Formed.
Idris Elba is this year's People's Sexiest Man Alive. Sure! I have no strong feelings about ranking men by sexiness but I am delighted to see they didn't pick another boring white guy.
Aaaah: Cover Reveal: The Right Swipe by Alisha Rai
AND a new Alyssa Cole F/F novella in her royals series!
YAY: Veronica Mars: Max Greenfield to Return as Leo for Hulu Limited Series Revival
Ooh, a contemporary Pride & Prejudice movie with an all-black cast? I'm in.
11 Nonalcoholic Thanksgiving Drink Recipes
12 Must-Haves for Setting the Perfect Literary Thanksgiving Table
Hmm: Pringles offers Thanksgiving dinner chips in turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie flavors
Thursday, November 8, 2018
Afternoon Tea (11/8/18)
The first year every state sent a woman to Congress, in one map
Only We Can Save Us: A Brief History of Jewish Superheroes, Real and Fictional
This ‘Psychological' AI System Mimics Religious Violence to Understand It
My Childhood as an International Cheese Smuggler
8 Modern Gothic Mysteries to Read Now
Only We Can Save Us: A Brief History of Jewish Superheroes, Real and Fictional
This ‘Psychological' AI System Mimics Religious Violence to Understand It
My Childhood as an International Cheese Smuggler
8 Modern Gothic Mysteries to Read Now
Morning Coffee (11/8/18)
Welp: Jeff Sessions forced out as attorney general
He sure seems terrible! Meet Trump’s New Acting Attorney General, Matthew Whitaker
The Rainbow Wave Has Arrived: Tuesday's midterms saw more than 100 LGBTQ candidates elected.
Early numbers suggest voter turnout soared in the 2018 midterms
This is how you write a press release: AFL-CIO Statement on Scott Walker Defeat
Oh good: Idaho, Nebraska and Utah Vote to Expand Medicaid
YAY: N.H. Libertarians Fail to Meet Threshold to Maintain Major Party Status
Ugh: West Virginia Voters Approve Anti-Abortion Constitutional Amendment
Brian Kemp’s Lead in Georgia Needs an Asterisk
2018! Pimp Dennis Hof wins Nevada legislative race after death
He sure seems terrible! Meet Trump’s New Acting Attorney General, Matthew Whitaker
The Rainbow Wave Has Arrived: Tuesday's midterms saw more than 100 LGBTQ candidates elected.
Early numbers suggest voter turnout soared in the 2018 midterms
This is how you write a press release: AFL-CIO Statement on Scott Walker Defeat
Oh good: Idaho, Nebraska and Utah Vote to Expand Medicaid
YAY: N.H. Libertarians Fail to Meet Threshold to Maintain Major Party Status
Ugh: West Virginia Voters Approve Anti-Abortion Constitutional Amendment
Brian Kemp’s Lead in Georgia Needs an Asterisk
2018! Pimp Dennis Hof wins Nevada legislative race after death
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Morning Coffee (11/7/18)
HI. I AM TIRED. (I worked at the polls from 5:30am to 10pm yesterday.) BUT MOSTLY HAPPY, especially with our NH results. This morning posts includes some results and reactions I've happened to see so far, but I haven't been online much yet, so I'll have more for you over the next few days!
First of all. THANK GOD WE WON THE HOUSE: Two Years After Trump’s Victory, Voters Erect an Impediment to His Power
And we had some great local results: Democrats Retake Both Chambers Of New Hampshire Legislature
PLUS: Democrat Chris Pappas Becomes New Hampshire's 1st Openly Gay Member Of Congress
Elsewhere, YAY: Tony Evers denies Scott Walker a third term as Wisconsin's governor
AND YAY: Mass. Votes 'Yes' On Question 3 To Keep Law Protecting Transgender People In Public Accommodations
A List Of Firsts For Women In This Year's Midterm Elections
Young People Voted More, And More Democratic
Whoa: USOC Statement Regarding Action To Revoke USA Gymnastics' Recognition As Member National Governing Body
My Jewish wedding was the day of the Pittsburgh shooting. Anti-Semites threatened it.
You don't say: Right-Wing Hate Groups Are Recruiting Video Gamers
First of all. THANK GOD WE WON THE HOUSE: Two Years After Trump’s Victory, Voters Erect an Impediment to His Power
And we had some great local results: Democrats Retake Both Chambers Of New Hampshire Legislature
PLUS: Democrat Chris Pappas Becomes New Hampshire's 1st Openly Gay Member Of Congress
Elsewhere, YAY: Tony Evers denies Scott Walker a third term as Wisconsin's governor
AND YAY: Mass. Votes 'Yes' On Question 3 To Keep Law Protecting Transgender People In Public Accommodations
A List Of Firsts For Women In This Year's Midterm Elections
Young People Voted More, And More Democratic
Whoa: USOC Statement Regarding Action To Revoke USA Gymnastics' Recognition As Member National Governing Body
My Jewish wedding was the day of the Pittsburgh shooting. Anti-Semites threatened it.
You don't say: Right-Wing Hate Groups Are Recruiting Video Gamers
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Afternoon Tea (11/6/18)
This is wild: Was Gary Hart Set Up?
Ezra Miller Is the Gender-Bending, Goat-Delivering Hollywood Star of the Future
Brown Point Shoes Arrive, 200 Years After White Ones
Migrants Bring Cricket (and Victory) to Life in Northern France
Sylvia Plath is My Problematic Fave. So What Does This Say About Me?
Ezra Miller Is the Gender-Bending, Goat-Delivering Hollywood Star of the Future
Brown Point Shoes Arrive, 200 Years After White Ones
Migrants Bring Cricket (and Victory) to Life in Northern France
Sylvia Plath is My Problematic Fave. So What Does This Say About Me?
Morning Coffee (11/6/18)
Happy Election Day! All related links today. Go vote!
Vox has a LOT of good coverage: The 2018 midterm elections, explained
How To Watch The Midterms: An Hour-By-Hour Guide
How to Get Free and Discounted Rides to the Polls on Election Day
6 Types of Misinformation to Beware of on Election Day. (And What to Do if You Spot Them.)
Why Don’t Young People Vote? This System Doesn’t Want Them To.
Of course: Trump ally Kris Kobach accepted donations from white nationalists
THIS guy: Kemp calls targets Abrams with false claims that she will "steal" election with undocumented voters
And THIS guy: LePage’s future plans: Move to Florida, take teaching job
This is awful: Pa.’s restrictive election laws make it hard for Philly firefighters and EMS workers to vote
I MISS HIM: Obama: ‘Nobody In My Administration Got Indicted. Which, By The Way, Is Not That High A Bar.’
Vox has a LOT of good coverage: The 2018 midterm elections, explained
How To Watch The Midterms: An Hour-By-Hour Guide
How to Get Free and Discounted Rides to the Polls on Election Day
6 Types of Misinformation to Beware of on Election Day. (And What to Do if You Spot Them.)
Why Don’t Young People Vote? This System Doesn’t Want Them To.
Of course: Trump ally Kris Kobach accepted donations from white nationalists
THIS guy: Kemp calls targets Abrams with false claims that she will "steal" election with undocumented voters
And THIS guy: LePage’s future plans: Move to Florida, take teaching job
This is awful: Pa.’s restrictive election laws make it hard for Philly firefighters and EMS workers to vote
I MISS HIM: Obama: ‘Nobody In My Administration Got Indicted. Which, By The Way, Is Not That High A Bar.’
Monday, November 5, 2018
Afternoon Tea (11/5/18)
This is fascinating and important: Becoming Anne Frank
How a Woman Becomes a Lake
Now I'm curious to read this: The Children’s Classic That Secretly Brought Existentialist Philosophy Into American Homes
Awesome: A New Illustrated Database for Women Artists Spans the 15th to 19th Centuries
The future of the kilo: a weighty matter
How a Woman Becomes a Lake
Now I'm curious to read this: The Children’s Classic That Secretly Brought Existentialist Philosophy Into American Homes
Awesome: A New Illustrated Database for Women Artists Spans the 15th to 19th Centuries
The future of the kilo: a weighty matter
Morning Coffee (11/5/18)
Me elsewhere: TV news for the week.
How mass shooters practice their hate online
Abortion May Be Mobilizing More Democratic Voters Than Republicans Now
Sigh: Brian Kemp’s office opens investigation into Georgia Democratic Party days ahead of the election
SIGH: Trump’s top agriculture official calls Florida’s gubernatorial race “cotton-pickin’ important”
Not the biggest campaign issue, but interesting: Sununu Says He's An Engineer, But Whether That's Technically True Is A Judgment Call
Two Capitals, One Russian Oligarch: How Oleg Deripaska Is Trying to Escape U.S. Sanctions
How zero tolerance forces undocumented victims into the shadows
This is heartbreaking: The NYPD Does Not Believe Two Saudi Sisters Found Dead And Tied Together Near The Hudson River Were Victims Of A Crime
Origin of chocolate shifts 1,400 miles and 1,500 years
New dinosaur species unearthed in Argentina
How mass shooters practice their hate online
Abortion May Be Mobilizing More Democratic Voters Than Republicans Now
Sigh: Brian Kemp’s office opens investigation into Georgia Democratic Party days ahead of the election
SIGH: Trump’s top agriculture official calls Florida’s gubernatorial race “cotton-pickin’ important”
Not the biggest campaign issue, but interesting: Sununu Says He's An Engineer, But Whether That's Technically True Is A Judgment Call
Two Capitals, One Russian Oligarch: How Oleg Deripaska Is Trying to Escape U.S. Sanctions
How zero tolerance forces undocumented victims into the shadows
This is heartbreaking: The NYPD Does Not Believe Two Saudi Sisters Found Dead And Tied Together Near The Hudson River Were Victims Of A Crime
Origin of chocolate shifts 1,400 miles and 1,500 years
New dinosaur species unearthed in Argentina
Sunday, November 4, 2018
Morning Coffee (11/4/18)
The Pentagon reportedly rejected Trump’s request to give troops extra power at the border
What a shock: Trump Administration Spares Corporate Wrongdoers Billions in Penalties
Trump’s middle-class tax cut is a fairy tale that distracts from the real midterm stakes
Climate Change Is Already Damaging American Democracy
How Vilification of George Soros Moved From the Fringes to the Mainstream
This is an important point: Sore winners and the sidelining of a shared reality
Hate’s New Strategy: Call Trans Kindergartners Sexual Predators
How to Prepare for a World Where Abortion Is Illegal
This is a GREAT bad review: Post Malone is the perfect pop star for this American moment. That’s not a compliment.
Welsh slate region to be nominated as Unesco world heritage site
What a shock: Trump Administration Spares Corporate Wrongdoers Billions in Penalties
Trump’s middle-class tax cut is a fairy tale that distracts from the real midterm stakes
Climate Change Is Already Damaging American Democracy
How Vilification of George Soros Moved From the Fringes to the Mainstream
This is an important point: Sore winners and the sidelining of a shared reality
Hate’s New Strategy: Call Trans Kindergartners Sexual Predators
How to Prepare for a World Where Abortion Is Illegal
This is a GREAT bad review: Post Malone is the perfect pop star for this American moment. That’s not a compliment.
Welsh slate region to be nominated as Unesco world heritage site
Saturday, November 3, 2018
Morning Coffee (11/3/18)
Young and new voters surge in early voting
I don't know how I'm still astounded every day, but . . . Trump complains GOP momentum faltering after deadly synagogue shooting
Donald Trump’s race-baiting closing argument going into Election Day, explained
Related: Nigerian Army Uses Trump’s Words to Justify Fatal Shooting of Rock-Throwing Protesters
Sigh: Border Patrol agents now have to ask everyone they catch if they’re part of the caravan
Wow: The Trump Administration Flunked Its Math Homework
What If Only Men Voted? Only Women? Only Nonwhite Voters?
This is HORRIFYING: Middleton school district to investigate staff dressed as border wall, Mexicans
We knew this but the fact that it's in Nature is big: US proposal for defining gender has no basis in science
Oh: Rockettes To Incorporate Intel’s Drones In Traditional Christmas Spectacular Show
I don't know how I'm still astounded every day, but . . . Trump complains GOP momentum faltering after deadly synagogue shooting
Donald Trump’s race-baiting closing argument going into Election Day, explained
Related: Nigerian Army Uses Trump’s Words to Justify Fatal Shooting of Rock-Throwing Protesters
Sigh: Border Patrol agents now have to ask everyone they catch if they’re part of the caravan
Wow: The Trump Administration Flunked Its Math Homework
What If Only Men Voted? Only Women? Only Nonwhite Voters?
This is HORRIFYING: Middleton school district to investigate staff dressed as border wall, Mexicans
We knew this but the fact that it's in Nature is big: US proposal for defining gender has no basis in science
Oh: Rockettes To Incorporate Intel’s Drones In Traditional Christmas Spectacular Show
Friday, November 2, 2018
Afternoon Tea (11/2/18)
Witchy Wheys: Cast Spells and Predict the Future with Cheese
In other cheese news: What a cheesy sandwich looks like in 15 places around the world
How to Write Consent in Romance Novels
I can't WAIT to read this: These Witches Don’t Burn Cover Reveal and Exclusive Excerpt!
This is a nice interview: Figure skater Joe Johnson came out without a big coming-out moment
In other cheese news: What a cheesy sandwich looks like in 15 places around the world
How to Write Consent in Romance Novels
I can't WAIT to read this: These Witches Don’t Burn Cover Reveal and Exclusive Excerpt!
This is a nice interview: Figure skater Joe Johnson came out without a big coming-out moment
Weekly Rec: The Proposal by Jasmine Guillory
It's been - well, it's been a hard couple years, but it feels like it's been a PARTICULARLY rough month or so, and Jasmine Guillory's new novel The Proposal was EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED RIGHT NOW, and perhaps it is what you need too! This is a romance that starts with a public proposal at a baseball game, but as everyone knows, PUBLIC PROPOSALS ARE TERRIBLE and so this goes very badly. Don't worry, the proposer is NOT the love interest. The Proposal is a feminist romance full of anger and punching and cupcakes and awesome messed up people doing their best and figuring stuff out, and it's INCREDIBLY satisfying.
Morning Coffee (11/2/18)
FRIDAY HAPPY LINKS!
Oh gosh, look at this Get Out the Vote letter from JFK to Madeleine L'Engle.
!!! 'Penny Dreadful' Revived at Showtime
This is great: Tokyo 2020 Medal Project To Turn Scrap Metal Into Precious Olympic, Paralympic Medals
Watching Jenny retweet all these was great: 'To All The Boys I've Loved Before' Costumes Make Jenny Han Cry — In A Good Way
I love them: John Legend and Chrissy Teigen will host 'legendary' Christmas special
! Harrods, Now Available at Williams Sonoma
I did not expect to read about a Thomas & Friends and the United Nations collaboration.
YAY: Lionsgate Boards Helen Hoang Romance ‘The Kiss Quotient’ From Pilgrim Media Group — AFM
Ben & Jerry's Just Released an Anti-Trump Ice Cream Flavor
10 of the Best Bookish Knitting Patterns
Oh gosh, look at this Get Out the Vote letter from JFK to Madeleine L'Engle.
!!! 'Penny Dreadful' Revived at Showtime
This is great: Tokyo 2020 Medal Project To Turn Scrap Metal Into Precious Olympic, Paralympic Medals
Watching Jenny retweet all these was great: 'To All The Boys I've Loved Before' Costumes Make Jenny Han Cry — In A Good Way
I love them: John Legend and Chrissy Teigen will host 'legendary' Christmas special
! Harrods, Now Available at Williams Sonoma
I did not expect to read about a Thomas & Friends and the United Nations collaboration.
YAY: Lionsgate Boards Helen Hoang Romance ‘The Kiss Quotient’ From Pilgrim Media Group — AFM
Ben & Jerry's Just Released an Anti-Trump Ice Cream Flavor
10 of the Best Bookish Knitting Patterns
Thursday, November 1, 2018
Afternoon Tea (11/1/18)
This piece about child rape at a school in Liberia run by an American charity is long and difficult reading but so important: Unprotected
O'Connor, Rehnquist And A Supreme Marriage Proposal
What Kind of Person Steals Their Co-workers’ Lunch?
The Ghost Story Persists in American Literature. Why?
Teen Girls Fight Back: 15 YA Books Featuring Revenge
O'Connor, Rehnquist And A Supreme Marriage Proposal
What Kind of Person Steals Their Co-workers’ Lunch?
The Ghost Story Persists in American Literature. Why?
Teen Girls Fight Back: 15 YA Books Featuring Revenge
26 Hallmark Christmas movies worth watching (if you like Hallmark Christmas movies)
Happy November! It's Christmas now! Hallmark says so! People on Twitter were asking about my favorite Hallmark Christmas movies, so here is a list of some I remember enjoying in past years. They will probably be airing multiple times between now and Christmas, so just check the listings when you're looking for something to watch.
PLEASE NOTE: I am in no way saying these movies are GREAT FILM or anything. I know. I KNOW. But Hallmark movies are all about women getting exactly what they want on their own terms, and that is definitely something I know a lot of us need this year. Plus the Christmas ones have great set decoration. ENJOY.
(My favorites are starred.)
12 Gifts of Christmas
Best Christmas Party Ever
Catch a Christmas Star
Christmas at Pemberley Manor
Christmas Cookies
The Christmas Cottage
Christmas Festival of Ice
Christmas in Evergreen
Christmas in Homestead
Christmas Land
Christmas List
Coming Home for Christmas
* Crown for Christmas
Hitched for the Holidays
Ice Sculpture Christmas
Let It Snow
Marry Me at Christmas
Miss Christmas
The Mistletoe Inn
* The Nine Lives of Christmas
Once Upon a Holiday
A Perfect Christmas
* Snow Bride
* The Sweetest Christmas
A Very Merry Mix-Up
Window Wonderland
PLEASE NOTE: I am in no way saying these movies are GREAT FILM or anything. I know. I KNOW. But Hallmark movies are all about women getting exactly what they want on their own terms, and that is definitely something I know a lot of us need this year. Plus the Christmas ones have great set decoration. ENJOY.
(My favorites are starred.)
12 Gifts of Christmas
Best Christmas Party Ever
Catch a Christmas Star
Christmas at Pemberley Manor
Christmas Cookies
The Christmas Cottage
Christmas Festival of Ice
Christmas in Evergreen
Christmas in Homestead
Christmas Land
Christmas List
Coming Home for Christmas
* Crown for Christmas
Hitched for the Holidays
Ice Sculpture Christmas
Let It Snow
Marry Me at Christmas
Miss Christmas
The Mistletoe Inn
* The Nine Lives of Christmas
Once Upon a Holiday
A Perfect Christmas
* Snow Bride
* The Sweetest Christmas
A Very Merry Mix-Up
Window Wonderland
Morning Coffee (11/1/18)
I LOVE THIS: You’re Disillusioned. That’s Fine. Vote Anyway.
And HA. (This is satire! Not real!) Why I, a young person, probably won’t vote
Wow, good for them: Son, daughter oppose father’s election to Missouri House
And good for him: Pharrell Williams Sends Trump Cease-and-Desist for Playing ‘Happy’ at Rally
Republican Campaign Mailer Fuels Anti-Semitism Complaints In State Senate Race
How the rise of conspiracy theory politics emboldens anti-Semitism
Not good! Wait times for citizenship applications stretch to 2 years
!!! The Obamas Have Optioned A Series For Netflix Based On Trump's Disastrous Start At The White House
Whoa: That Waitrose Food Editor Who Proposed A Series On Killing Vegans Has Quit
Humanity has wiped out 60% of animal populations since 1970, report finds
And HA. (This is satire! Not real!) Why I, a young person, probably won’t vote
Wow, good for them: Son, daughter oppose father’s election to Missouri House
And good for him: Pharrell Williams Sends Trump Cease-and-Desist for Playing ‘Happy’ at Rally
Republican Campaign Mailer Fuels Anti-Semitism Complaints In State Senate Race
How the rise of conspiracy theory politics emboldens anti-Semitism
Not good! Wait times for citizenship applications stretch to 2 years
!!! The Obamas Have Optioned A Series For Netflix Based On Trump's Disastrous Start At The White House
Whoa: That Waitrose Food Editor Who Proposed A Series On Killing Vegans Has Quit
Humanity has wiped out 60% of animal populations since 1970, report finds