*Emer-ism*

itsnotjustpieinthesky:

I was in the best time in my life with a busy fulfilling career as a G.P., in love with a wonderful man, involved in philanthropy, and with great friends and a deep appreciation of the arts and sciences. I’d paid off my student loans and was beginning to travel: museums in France, castles in…

Um.  Wow.  I just cried reading this.  It’s a long read, but worth every single word.  This woman’s story is incredible and moving.

finalgirldom:

Because I disagree with something you say or write does not mean that I am being hostile towards you, or that I don’t like you. It means that I am inviting you to defend your position by opening the floor for debate. After said debate, we both might make concessions, and we’ll definitely come out…

Wholeheartedly agree!

kthread:

If white, male elites started saying, “I will not participate in your panel, event, or article if it is all about white men,” chances are these panels and articles would quickly dry up—or become more diverse.

- Cord Jefferson in GOOD, May 27, 2011

I like this idea. There is no gnashing of…