But even now, in an era of hyper-localization, of neighborhood blogs and Patch sites, many of us have little sense of what our community boards are doing, little time to pay attention, and the boards in turn often are short-staffed and cannot possibly disseminate information on every issue.
Author: Noel Hidalgo
STREETSPAC – A group of activists who favor the city’s recent investments in bike lanes, pedestrian-only street plazas and other urban elements that don’t cater to cars have a plan for ensuring the movement continues: a political-action committee.
The Declaration is a work of consummate artistry that sustains a perfect synthesis of style, form and content,” Lucas says. “There could be no greater literary or rhetorical achievement.
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Mansplaining is a “gendered insult”
If I had a dollar for every time someone (male or female) insisted that I stop saying mansplaining because it was “a gendered insult,” I would have a much more robust chequing account.
Morning in NYC from the International Space Station, courtesy of Col. Chris Hadfield. Look at the shadow of Manhattan!
I can see my house from space!!!
Just as psychoanalysts help people to have sex without guilt, we help people to like politics without remorse.
João Santana
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Being Present
For the rest of the month during my yoga challenge, I’m taking an Internet hiatus. No Tumblr, Instagram, Facebook, Google Reader, etc. etc. Love you all but time for a break. See you in May!