Sociological Images: The Gendered Social Construction of Chocolate
I think, if the ad ran today, it’d likely feature a woman and, instead of reading “5 big pieces… for only 4¢,” it’d read “5 big pieces… for only 40 calories.”
Texas Observer: Better Off Deadbeat
Many collection and credit card companies, intentionally or not, violate little-known consumer rights laws, and Cunningham’s favorite pastime is catching them doing so and then suing them.
Seattle Weekly: Citizen Action
He noted that the facts were plain: Castillo “was a United States citizen and…was detained by ICE.”
Los Angeles Times: A remedy for Mississippi’s health blues
Iran has 17,000 health houses, essentially rural medical outposts staffed by community health workers.
Guardian: 45 Americans claim asylum in Britain
The applications from the US peaked in 2008, the final year of George Bush’s presidency, when 15 Americans submitted asylum claims.
Letters of Note: You’re Boring
A truly entertaining letter to read but no doubt an infuriating one to receive.
