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The Definition of Friendzone

Jesse Lawson — Thu, 09 May 2013 02:03:02 +0000

Friendzone. n. An imaginary condition created by a sexist person who feels entitled to sexual contact with another person. Usage: “Rachel won’t have sex with me even though I’ve been such a nice guy to her. She’s got me in the friendzone.” Friendzone. v. To not want to have sex with someone while that person internalizes this lack of [...]

WE’RE MAKING SOME CHANGES…

Jesse Lawson — Wed, 08 May 2013 02:59:55 +0000

We’re sorry about the lull in new articles as of late. The editorial staff has been going through some reshuffling and our resources have all but dried up. Please be patient as we work to continue Lawsonry through these challenging personal and economic times.

Mali – the new war on terror?

Amandine de Rosnay — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 00:43:29 +0000

Restoration and community reconciliation should the priority– not further militarization.

When “Bipartisan” Means “Bad for the People”

Shannon O'Sullivan — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 18:44:21 +0000

The mainstream media is celebrating bipartisanship at the expense of the American public. And it's working.

Poor People Pay More For Car Insurance

Jesse Lawson — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 13:00:01 +0000

Even if you've never had an accident, you'll pay more in premiums than someone who makes more money than you.

Michigan Senate Approves Bill that Would Allow Health Care Providers to Discriminate Against LGBT Patients

Kerry Hogan — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:16:22 +0000

The Michigan Senate’s Committee on Health Policy approved Senate Bill 975, a bill that protects health care professionals who wish to discriminate against LGBT individuals “as a matter of conscience.” This includes “religious beliefs, moral convictions, or ethical principles,” and frees health professionals who invoke their conscience from any repercussions. If they refuse to provide life-saving [...]

Slate Offers Interactive Feature to Track Gun Deaths Since Newtown

Kerry Hogan — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:16:18 +0000

Over 200 people have died thanks to guns since the Newtown shooting. Since the tragedy occurred on December 14th, there has been a lot of discussion about what can be done, who (or what) is to blame. While many people are focusing on both gun control and better resources for the mentally ill, others are [...]

House GOP Blocks Violence Against Women Act

Kerry Hogan — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:16:16 +0000

Despite losing a lot of ground in the 2012 elections thanks in large part to their alienation of women, House GOP leaders proved they have not learned their lesson by failing to advance the Senate’s reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). VAWA was first enacted in 1994 and brought attention to domestic violence [...]

Now Is The Time To Talk About Gun Control

Augusta Christensen — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 20:37:38 +0000

In the light of the most recent tragedy of mass violence, we owe all the victims of gun violence a frank national discourse about gun control in the US.

New York Post’s Sensationalism Must End Now

Shannon O'Sullivan — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 05:00:08 +0000

The New York Post is no stranger to controversy and sensationalism, but the publication's decision to run a photograph of a New York man's final moments crosses a sinister line.