Helen H. Moore's Blog, page 1086
June 14, 2015
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
Rachel Dolezal, Sunday update: Reports from inside her race and culture college courses. Also, Rob Lowe jumps in
Dolezal reportedly told Hispanic student she didn't look Hispanic enough to lead an awareness conversation. More...
Heirloom tomatoes’ bizarre evolution: The secret history of the tastiest summer treat
They've been around forever, but seemed to arrive overnight. Here's how it all happened
Artists are just this screwed: When capitalism markets rebellion, how does the rebel stand outside?
Dada laid the roots for real attitude and rebellion -- and also for its co-optation. It also shows the way forward
10 companies that are openly contemptuous of their customers
Cable companies, insurance providers and airlines are famous for awful customer service. Some are worse than others
Antonin Scalia is unfit to serve: A justice who rejects science and the law for religion is of unsound mind
The justice claims to be an originalist, but his real loyalty is to religion and a phony man in the sky
Here’s how Bernie Sanders could win: The one issue where Hillary’s vulnerable, and where the Tea Party might be right
If progressives want to retake government, a full-throated war on public corruption is the key to everything
