This is a piece by a young American woman who came to Jordan to study abroad and found herself in a horrific situation one day. Katherine’s story, and how she dealt with what happened to her, makes for fascinating reading. Please note that there is a huge, neon TRIGGER WARNING on this one.
Category Archives: Work
Sexy Movies Fail
Because it’s been a horrible few days (folks who have e-mailed – I shall e-mail you back, just give me a moment to process, so I don’t sound like a moron), and, therefore, some lulz are desperately needed in this corner of cyberspace – here is Joe Sapien on “Sexy Movies that Make You WantContinue reading “Sexy Movies Fail”
New Article: on the Economic Crisis & Domestic Violence in the Former USSR
Read all about Love, Money & Violence. As dutifully reported by yours truly. In other news – I kind of like clubbing in Amman, but why do *scenes* always happen when I come out? To my night in shining armour, who valiantly defended me against a bunch of douchebags by yelling “would you treat yourContinue reading “New Article: on the Economic Crisis & Domestic Violence in the Former USSR”
Yes We Did
There is so much joy in the air today. I’d like to share two pieces with you: Sarah Jaffe’s report from Obama’s headquarters in Northeast Philly, and Renee Martin’s take on this historic win as a black woman and the mother of children who are set to grow up in a world that’s just aContinue reading “Yes We Did”
We’ve come a long way, baby
To borrow from Howard Dean: Yeaaaaaaaaah! I haven’t slept in a very long time, and I couldn’t care less.
Natalia A. 