December 2011
47 posts
Progressives and Israel: One of these slurs is not... →
M.S., economist.com
THIS is a little down in the weeds, but it seems the progressive Truman National Security Project has expelled Josh Block, a former spokesman for the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), because he criticised the stance…
One of these slurs… Interesting blog post from The Economist on Zionism, progressive politics and strange bed fellows
Suri's Burn Book: The following is not a joke: The... →
surisburnbook:
The following is not a joke:
The above photo is Prince Charles and Camilla’s Christmas card picture.
This means that of all the photos taken of them in 2011, this is the best they could do. Charles looks bewildered, granddaughter Eliza looks borderline intoxicated, and Camilla looks like a…
NYCEDC: Iconic Lighting Installation in Lower... →
nycedc:
NYCEDC is seeking creative proposals for an iconic lighting installation in Lower Manhattan. The multi-year lighting and placemaking initiative is designed to build upon the neighborhood’s reputation as a global hub of commerce and expand its appeal in the evening hours. It will also spur…
the thing is, i’m not looking for people to mindlessly force themselves to call...
– dean spade on pronouns in “once more… with feeling.” (via accumulatedephemera)