Lily Salter's Blog, page 1081
June 14, 2015
“Just be yourself” is cruel, fraudulent advice to give young people
As my daughters graduate, they're hounded by this hollow motto of Western capitalism. What should we say instead?
Big Cat Derek is the most amazing person on Vine
The Vine star talks about his relationship with social media, big cats and how it feels to cuddle with a lion cub
I was the only virgin on Tinder
At least that's how it felt. But to my surprise (and relief) my V-card wasn't the dealbreaker I assumed it would be
Solo poses dilemma for US Soccer
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Once one of the prominent faces of the U.S. women’s team, promoted alongside stars like Alex Morgan and Abby Wambach, Hope Solo is now largely relegated to the background while she faces continued scrutiny over a domestic assault case last year. She poses a difficult problem for U.S. Soccer as the [...]
America’s worst governor backs down: Sam Brownback’s Kansas tax cutting model tarnished after sales tax raised
Sam Brownback and the Kansas right raise sales taxes, agree to slow future income tax cuts amidst budget disaster
Have faith in “Game of Thrones”: We need its urgently human, primal fantasy now more than ever
Despite (and sometimes even because of) its issues, the show's accomplishments are thrilling — and necessary
Spokane NAACP postpones Monday’s Rachel Dolezal meeting
Chapter cites need to "continue discussion with regional and national NAACP leaders"
Culture is dead — again: It’s the end of civilization as we know it (and maybe we feel fine)
Nobel laureate Mario Vargas Llosa says we're living in an age without culture or conviction, and he has a point
10 times in history when polyamory was surprisingly embraced
Monogamy has been the norm for centuries, but that wasn't always the case. Just ask the ancient Mesopotamians
Aasif Mandvi: “Hollywood’s heroes are still Caucasian”
The "Daily Show" alumnus on diversity in mainstream movies, Jon Stewart's departure and his new show on HBO
