February 2012
13 posts
Maltreated children show same pattern of brain... →
sundownsocialwork:
In the first functional MRI brain scan study to investigate the impact of physical abuse and domestic violence on children, scientists at UCL in collaboration with the Anna Freud Centre, found that exposure to family violence was associated with increased brain activity in two specific brain areas (the anterior insula and the amygdala) when children viewed pictures of angry...
“Anyone who thinks welfare recipients do nothing but sit around and cash their...”
– Marian Wright Edelman (via azspot)
The biggest flaw with welfare reform is how it penalizes the poor for not having access to stable work or education that could lead to better employment prospects.
(via karnythia)
Am I the only one who doesn't care about Jennifer...
yeahgrrrl:
nerdpoet:
you are not.
i’m over here not caring either
I hate those stupid commercials.
Komen VP retweeted (then deleted) message saying...
citycountrycat:
fuckyeahfeminists:
Stay classy, Karen Handel.
via @JessicaValenti
My favorite part is the made-up term “pro-abortion.” As if anyone is “pro-abortion.” And as if that’s the entire extent of Planned Parenthood’s mission. ABORT! ABORT! ABORT!!!!!!!!!!!!
YOU GET AN ABORTION! AND YOU GET AN ABORTION! AND YOU GET AN ABORTION!!!!!!
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WatchThis is one of many powerful videos I had to watch as part of a school assignment. I found it incredibly moving and wanted to share it with y’all.
TRIGGER WARNING for discussion of rape & sexual slavery, possibly disturbing images.
January 2012
62 posts
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It would appear that light therapy is working! I’ve been using the light box for 30 minutes once a day for the past week, and I’ve noticed a decrease in sluggishness and less difficulty getting out of bed in the morning. I woke up at 9 this morning, showered, put on makeup and started cleaning the house. I even made myself eggs and toast. This is a big deal for me, especially on a...
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I wish it were socially acceptable for humans to...
because there was a girl in my class tonight who had the ripest zit on her face and it took all of my willpower to not reach out and pop it.
rivertrash:
THE WEAKERTHANS - ASIDE | I breathe...
bored.
Three things (go ahead read)
THREE NAMES YOU GO BY:
Nicole
Noobcole
Neecole (that’s how my Canuck parents say it)
THREE PHYSICAL THINGS YOU LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF:
mouth
boobs
arms
THREE PHYSICAL THINGS YOU DON’T LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF:
abdomen/muffin top
forehead
thigh cellulite
THREE THINGS THAT SCARE YOU:
my parents dying
going off Paxil when I decide to get pregnant
knives
...
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“Today there are more African-Americans under correctional control — in prison or...”
– Michelle Alexander, on the number of blacks in the criminal justice system. On Monday’s Fresh Air, Alexander details how President Reagan’s war on drugs led to a mass incarceration of black males and the difficulties these felons face after serving their prison sentences. (via nprfreshair
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Watchohhoe:
OH NO NO NO NO NO NO NO
