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Shout out to TNC (266)

Posted on October 30, 2009 by proftp

First, I’d like to recommend STRONGLY that y’all read Ta-Nahisi Coates’s blog (scroll down in the ‘Blogs’ section to find the link; it’ll open in a new window). TNC is a fine writer who at times approaches the sublime, but … Continue reading →

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More news, and whatever (228, 266)

Posted on March 8, 2009 by proftp

A coupla’ more stories: William Saletan, on IVF legislation. Note that I’ve added his blog, Human Nature, to the list. The White House is planning a series of regional meetings on health care refore. Here’s a link to a NY … Continue reading →

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News bits (266)

Posted on March 7, 2009 by proftp

There’s a story in today’s NY Times on Ela Bhatt, founder of SEWA. Note that one woman who’s a part of the cooperative, Namrata Rajhara, said that “Before, I felt blank. I didn’t know anything about the world,” she said … Continue reading →

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