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My name is Andrew. I'm eighteen years old, proudly Canadian, ENFP, open-minded (I hope), atheist, unrepentant user of the Oxford comma, and a jack-of-all-things: I do a lot of things mildly well, am into many fandoms more shallowly than other fans, and speak mildly fluently with the tongue of many subcultures. I'm basically just me. And I'm happy about that. :)
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I post a huge variety of things. Science things, atheist things, left-wing things, fandom things, LGBTTIQQ2SAAP things (that's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Questioning, 2-Spirited, Allies, Asexual and Pansexual), equality things, chaotic things, things I may be outraged about, things that make me laugh, things that make me cry, things I want, nature things, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic things (I am not ashamed), things with/for my friends, things promoting various other things... you know, THINGS. If you want to know more, see for yourself! :D ****************************************************** By the way, the ask box and submit button are down yonder, along with a little more about me (don't call me self-centered: we all have an ego to please). Don't be a stranger! I love meeting new people! By the way, my Pesterchum is lyricalCarnie. Add me! *******************************************************
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If there was ever an image that could sum up the nature of Doctor Who, it would probably be this
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arguments that should be used against Yahoo buying out Tumblr:
- their initial offer is too low
- possible unnecessary ad space
- stricter regulations
arguments that should not be used against Yahoo buying out Tumblr:
- “TUMBLR IS MEANT FOR OUTCASTS AND WEIRDOS ONLY”
- “NO ONE ELSE IS ALLOWED TO TOUCH OUR SACRED GROUND”
- “FANDOMS UNITE AGAINST FACEBOOKERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
i am going to vomit blood
Asshats.
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Discovering Sasayama (安泰山) in Hyōgo Prefecture (兵庫県)!
Featuring the Kumano Shrine (株)熊野園) in Rural Sasayama (安泰山), Hyōgo-ken!
This is a small shrine at the edge of a forest and a hill, built by the first pioneers who came here across the hills and settled in this valley. Besides the usual crop of rice, this area is famous for its tea plantations.
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The Pentagon announced this week that a sergeant working in the military’s sexual assault prevention office had been charged with — you guessed it — sexual assault. This news came just a week after the officer in charge of the Air Force’s rape prevention program was arrested for sexual battery.
An estimated 26,000 service members were sexually assaulted in 2012, according to the latest government report. That’s up from 19,000 in 2010, despite recent claims that the military has been focusing more on prevention efforts.
Amid the growing controversy, Congress is hurrying to draft new legislation and Obama has called for stricter punishment for sexual offenders. All officers in the sexual assault prevention office will be re-screened and re-trained, the Pentagon announced. As lawmakers and military officials debate what to do next, we’ve rounded up some of the best journalism on sexual assault in the military.
Did we miss any? Let us know in the comments below, or tweet them to us with the hashtag #muckreads.
The Invisible War, documentary, June 2012
The academy-award nominated documentary has helped bring the military’s rape crisis to national attention. Filmmakers interviewed victims and military personnel to reveal the overwhelming obstacles to prosecuting military rape, and how inadequate efforts have been so far to curbing sexual assault.
Trauma Sets Female Veterans Adrift Back Home, New York Times, February 2013
According to the Pentagon report, 48,100 women (and 43,700 men) reported military sexual trauma last year, which studies say makes them nine times more likely to suffer from PTSD. This two-part New York Times series documents the struggles facing women veterans who’ve suffered from sexual assault, including homelessness and unemployment.
The Rape of Petty Officer Blumer, Rolling Stone, February 2013
The story of one naval officer’s rape details the consequences victims face for coming forward — consequences that keep most victims from reporting sexual attacks. After telling her superiors she had been raped, Rebecca Blumer was accused of lying, sexually harassed, denied promotions and ultimately discharged.
Rape victims say military labels them ‘crazy’, CNN, April 2012
A CNN investigation found another way the military handles rape accusations: labeling victims as emotionally unstable. After reporting a sexual assault, multiple service members were diagnosed with a personality disorder and discharged. Their abuse allegations were ignored.
The Enemy Within, National Journal, September 2012
What is it about the military that makes sexual assault so pervasive? The National Journal digs into the policies behind the statistics, and the legal loopholes exploited by sexual predators.
Pentagon grapples with sex crimes by military recruiters, Washington Post, May 2013
Active service members aren’t the only ones vulnerable to sexual assault. A recent series of scandals across the country exposed military recruiters accused of sexually abusing young people looking to enlist.
Betrayal in the Ranks, The Denver Post, 2004
The Denver Post spoke with more than 60 victims about their battle for justice, and the psychological trauma that lasted long after their assault. Many felt the military blamed them for their rape, while shielding their attackers from punishment.
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Pledge allegiance to the struggle
It doesn’t matter what fandom you’re in.
That shit’s devotion and deserves respect.
id hate to even think how long that took or the price or the weight
you sir/madam are amazing
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I keep seeing too many people complain about having big thighs and being fat or skinny so I made these!
Encouraging Zangief!
can we just call him body positive zangief
omg he IS body positive, there’s even one for us twigbeasts ;-;
This pretty much describes how me and my best friend used to wrestle. You are good man, Zangief.
I LIKE IT
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