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But Maybe I Shouldn't Want Someone Like You

Thursday, September 27, 2012 / 1:24 PM
This is practically a no-brainer, but it's been on my mind lately: I see it on Tumblr at lot, or even Facebook and Twitter and Youtube. There's this tendency, this need to paint Adele's anthem of heartbreak "Someone Like You" as that song that will be the soundtrack for your pain and recovery. Don't get me wrong--it's a beautiful song. Adele sings it beautifully....

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Fill-in-the-Blank Friday: Autumn is Coming

Friday, September 21, 2012 / 10:25 AM
1. Something I am very proud of is  figuring out how to navigate the New York subway system in less than a year of living here. I thought it would be impossible when I first moved here . 2. My favorite thing about myself is  my ability to get things done (for the most part) . 3. My favorite color for fall is ...

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Eighteen Years Later, VAWA Still Matters

Thursday, September 13, 2012 / 1:52 PM
Eighteen years ago today, President Bill Clinton signed the Violence Against Women Act into law. VAWA, drafted by then-Senator Joe Biden, received broad bipartisan support and cleared both the House and Senate by clear majorities (though Republicans have tried to cut the Act's funding since 1995). Politics aside, I think it's important we take a look at what VAWA has accomplished, and understand...

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