Smoking was once the epitome of cool, at least by Hollywood and advertising standards. Mid century idols displayed a sense of sophistication with that white stick dangling from hands, mouths, or the even more glamorously, a cigarette holder. Smoking was normal, socially acceptable behavior – in homes, schools, hospitals, and most influentially, in the neon … Continue reading Shaping Rape Culture
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Mad As Hell
I got up this morning to a fog rolling into the city. It's not from rain, or from temperature change or any other natural reason for a hazy day. It's because I live in Beijing, and the pollution levels are on the rise today. Jumping a few dozen points between 8:00 and 9:00am. The AQI … Continue reading Mad As Hell
Guilty Indifference
This world is going up in flames, and nobody wanna take the blame. - Charles Bradley This years Oscars have come and gone, and each year becomes more forgettable in nearly the time it takes to broadcast, at least for me. But this year, one notable moment held my attention. Steve McQueen accepted the best … Continue reading Guilty Indifference