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POPSWhy 99.9% of men should be feminists Wake up, kids. Feminism ain't about hating on men. It's about freeing ourselves, male and female, from The Man. It's about ending a system that's unfair, unhealthy and outright dangerous to most of the population, regardless of gender.
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POPSAmerican fascism? From a fascinating interview w/ author Chris Hedges (son of a Presbyterian minister and a Harvard Divinity School grad) about his new book, American Fascists: The Christian Right and the War on America. This guy has a sense of perspective most of us don't, based on his experience as a war correspondent for the NYT. Not a religion-basher, but a realist who's incensed both with the manipulation of entire classes of people and the cluelessness of the left when it comes to awareness of the real issues we're grappling with as a society.
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POPSBest writing advice I've heard in a long time Artist-zenmistress Evelyn Rodriguez shares some delightful insight on the path to "real" writing (as opposed to the kind we do to sell things--not that there's anything wrong with that) via Allen Ginsberg, via Jack Kerouac.
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POPSThe last 26 years in 4 sentences. At first I thought it was overly simplistic, but for a sweeping overview, it's kind of frighteningly on the mark. Longish article by Salon ed-in-chief Joan Walsh reviewing Matt Bai's new book (about how the Democratic Party went to hell in a handbasket during the Bush years). Lots of interesting ideas; well worth a read.
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POPSWhy we hate Paris Truest analysis yet. Part of a pretty great article on Salon.com (you may need to view an ad to get to full content).
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POPS"If you're too lazy to do this, I hate you" My god, Ramit just makes me laugh. Pretty good for a financial blogger--maybe that's why I can read him w/o cringing. He's there to kick a** and chew bubble gum...and he's all out of bubble gum.
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POPSWeb 2.0 vs Bubble 2.0 Longtime blogger Hugh MacLeod weighs in on Web 2.0 hype w/ great quotes from Joi Ito, Loic LeMeur and himself. Chiefly? That real web 2.0 is about everyone joining in, not everyone cashing in.
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POPSOh, the humanity... Especially. ESPECIALLY!!!! Ugh. I was loathe to post this, partly b/c who needs this kind of depression-inducing lunacy the day after Christmas and partly b/c I was afraid it might not be the best introduction to the feminist, patriarchy-busting wonder that is Austin-based "Twisty." But at a recent holiday party, I overheard a distressing convo b/w a so-called feminist who was well-meaning, but an idjit, and so I'm taking it as a sign to get the right info out there sooner, rather than later. For those new to her site, "Twisty" is one of a rare breed of feminists who is not only sharp as a tack but hilarious, to boot. And I mean deeply, deeply smart and deeply, deeply hilarious. She also writes knowledgeably about important things like where to find good Mexican food and how to get through cancer with your sanity and wits intact, if not your breastal area. Read, read, read--especially before commenting. Caveat patriarchy...
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POPSAlso, the stupidity of crowds Excuse me—I just discovered Jaron Lanier and I think my head might explode. Y'all read up on this here amazingness while I tumble back down the rabbit hole...
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POPSRIP American suburbia It is maddening, amusing and, ultimately, baffling that people continue to defend a way of life that is not only unsustainable, but insulating, deadening, and unpleasant. The end of the world will not be pretty, especially for those who've foolishly thrown in their lot with the consumption-at-a-price model of American suburbia. Read Kunstler now, while it's still readily available at the mall.
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POPSSeth Godin: These ARE the good old days The quote is from an old post, but it's still true. Everything is horrible; everything is wonderful. I have a framed New Yorker cover of a glass half-full on my bathroom wall to remind me of this every day. It's over 10 years old, and came out on what would have been my mom's 58th birthday. That was a horrible year; that was a great year. This was a horrible year; this was a great year. May next year be horrible-great for you, too.
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POPSFaces of New York NYC photog snaps people's faces, then asks them about them. I love this woman's face and her attitude. Lots more great stuff here. (via kottke.org)
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POPSWhat to do instead of taking alcohol-based meds for a cold Great, comprehensive, seriously road-tested advice from a Los Angeles voice teacher. Some things I've heard of (Zycam, ginger tea), some I haven't (acupuncture!). Lots of good, easy-to-do stuff that doesn't involve knocking yourself out with a NyQuil cocktail.
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POPSThe stepkid is never wrong Cary Tennis gets into the head of an angry, 10-year-old boy to try and illustrate where a "good" stepmom is going off the rails. Great advice from Cary, plus a lot of interesting responses from readers. This stuff runs deep, people; as someone who has lived on both sides of the step divide, I can attest to that. Beware the step relationship, know your stuff if you choose to enter in, and please please please: children first. Remember, even if they can voice their deepest feelings (and usually, they can't), they weren't the ones who chose this state of affairs.
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POPSAmerica, sold to the highest bidder One of the more eloquent expressions of how utterly f*cked we might just be as a nation. Hard to hang onto that positive outlook, but more necessary than ever. I'll do it if you will!
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POPSWhat's really at stake with the WGA strike At the risk of sounding like a completely batsh*t-crazy conspiracy theorist, it's time legal entities stopped being allowed protections above and beyond those allowed to non-legal entities. People before profits. Own the means of production. Do not place your destiny in the hands of anyone but you and your friends. Okay...I am totally batsh*t-crazy. But what sane person wouldn't be, living in an upside-down world like this one?
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POPSHow to ask for help I'm bookmarking this everywhere. I'm sending this to everyone. This is the best advice ever written—EVER!!!—on how to solicit advice, help, favors, etc. from people. Thank you, Pamela Slim!
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