A fractal: about the only time that that zoom-in software actually works the way they show it on TV.
Posted 11 months ago
In a study, outreach workers found 15 homeless people, and simply asked them what possessions they would need in order to change their lives. One requested a pair of shoes and a prepaid cell phone; another asked for a camper van. They were given an annual budget of £3,000, which was used to purchase their requests and help out with other necessities. The gift came with one condition: The homeless people would need to work with a “broker” who would help them manage their budgets over a long-term basis.
The results were striking: Out of the 13 people who agreed to the terms of the study, 11 are now off the streets. Most are living independently, while others have returned to family members or entered drug treatment facilities.
No idea if this would work at a larger scale, but it makes sense. Giving the individuals a sense of financial freedom to pursue their goals and get themselves standing back up again… it’s better than handouts and less stifling than the “work for the charity” approach. I hope this actually gets some attention in the future.
(Source: gimundo.com)
Posted 11 months ago
Ohio Republicans ‘balance budget’ by banning legal protections for gay couples
With the passage of S.B. 5 by Senate Republicans in Ohio today, Republicans proclaimed:
“This is the first big step in restoring fiscal responsibility in Ohio.”Uh huh. Tucked in the bill is this little nugget:
Sec. 3101.01 of S.B. 5: … A marriage may only be entered into by one man and one woman. Any marriage between persons of the same sex is against the strong public policy of this state. Any marriage between persons of the same sex shall have no legal force or effect in this state and, if attempted to be entered into in this state, is void ab initio and shall not be recognized by this state. The recognition or extension by the state of the specific statutory benefits of a legal marriage to non-marital relationships between persons of the same sex or different sexes is against the strong public policy of this state. Any public act, record or judicial proceeding of this state, as defined in section 9.82 of the Revised Code, that extends the specific statutory benefits of legal marriage to non-marital relationships between persons of the same sex or different sexes is void.So along with union-busting, Ohio Republicans are saving money (and no doubt creating jobs) by stripping any kind of legal protections for gay couples. Fiscal responsibility, Republican-style. Otherwise known as bigotry.
Ohio. Ohio. Ohio. THE FUCK? This is my home. This is absurd. I read somewhere that we need 232,000 signatures to put this to a public vote in November. Does anyone know the validity of this statement?
This is pathetic.
Posted 11 months ago
The Best Fact
“Birds are Aves, which is part of the clade Theropoda, which is in Saurischia, which is in Dinosauria. Those birds outside our windows are dinosaurs. We can clear out the rest of our brains because we now have the best fact.” - Randall (XKCD)
(Source: xkcd.com)
Posted 11 months ago
How Democrats Can Become Relevant Again (And Rescue the Nation While They're At It)
Republicans offered Democrats two more weeks before the doomsday shut-down. Democrats countered with four. Republicans held their ground. Democrats agreed to two.
This is what passes for compromise in our nation’s capital.
By Robert Reich.
For the first two years of the Obama administration, I kept waiting, giving them and Congressional Democrats the benefit of the doubt that they know what they’re doing. Surely, I thought, there must be good reasons I’m not seeing for what appears to be chronic inaction, constant giveaways to the Republicans, and complete lack of control over the political narrative and discourse of every issue. And we’re destined to start seeing positive change soon, right?
I’m not holding my breath.
Assuming the health of our country continues to crumble, as it seems destined to do, I don’t blame the Republicans. They’re doing a masterful job of using their financial influence and narrative techniques to accomplish their long-term goals and never meaningfully lose any power. I don’t see the Republicans facing many significant political losses in our lifetimes — they play the game ridiculously well, and they keep getting even better at it. I can’t blame them for trying to win and succeeding.
I blame the Democrats. It’s their fault for constantly losing, bickering so much amongst themselves that even when they’re technically in power, they’re really not.
Welcome to the United States of America. You can choose between the Republicans and the Republicans. One pretends to care about religion, and the other pretends to be a vague alternative to the first.
Interesting take.
Posted 11 months ago
Posted 11 months ago
chaplinnn: Top 10 Shocking Attacks from the GOP War on Women
corruptpolitics: 1) Republicans not only want to reduce women’s access to abortion care, they’re actually trying to redefine rape. After a major backlash, they promised to stop. But they haven’t.
2) A state legislator in Georgia wants to change the legal term for victims of rape,…
(Source: moveon.org)
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