“But there is glitter on your boobs!” | the flip side of modesty culture

"It’s a poor view of both men and women to assume that a lack of modesty leads to loss of control, and it also perpetuates a rape culture in which the victim is held responsible instead of the perpetrator. If we want our boys to be more respectful of women, WE SHOULD ADDRESS IT WITH THE BOYS. But it does prompt the question: what responsibility do women have when it comes to modesty? "

“If the Sex Offender List Saves One Child…”

"... this guest post addresses a sentiment that really disturbs me — the “one child” idea that is used to justify everything from not allowing kids to walk to school to never letting folks who’ve served their time return to the community as anonymous citizens, same as anyone else."

A Nation of Wimps

"Parents are going to ludicrous lengths to take the bumps out of life for their children. However, parental hyperconcern has the net effect of making kids more fragile; that may be why they're breaking down in record numbers"

The ecosystem inside you

"Your body harbors trillions of bacteria that have profound effects on your health, your weight, and even your mood"

How conspiracists think

"New research helps explain why some see elaborate government plots behind events like 9/11 or the Boston bombings"