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June 4

“ Forced to take lower wages if they can find work at all and facing still-expensive housing in those markets where many of the jobs are, roughly one in five American adults 25 to 34 now live with their parents—almost double the percentage from 30 years ago. Are we a “screwed generation”? Maybe. (via newsweek)

work harder. these stats are depressing. get out of your parents house.

(via newsweek)

June 3

“ So when the most influential black woman in the world, armed with degrees from some of the best institutions in the world, names Beyonce, a singer best known for a song called “Bootylicious,” as someone she aspires to be, how can we expect young black girls who didn’t go to Princeton to aspire to more than that? Did Michelle Obama Make a Major Misstep with Beyonce? | Loop21 (via tballardbrown)

(via npr)

June 2

sesamestreet:

So Jon Stewart was at our gala. And someone put this together. And we liked it.

(Source: fuckyeahlatenighthosts, via npr)

June 1

npr:

multitudeofpassions:

TGIF

Ahhhh yes. Friday, overcast, Robert Smith. Time for some “Just Like Heaven” from when The Cure played on WXPN in 2009. —Sarah

npr:

multitudeofpassions:

TGIF

Ahhhh yes. Friday, overcast, Robert Smith. Time for some “Just Like Heaven” from when The Cure played on WXPN in 2009. —Sarah

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“ Just before you die, remember you got three extra years. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, defending his public health policies. (via officialssay)

(via newsweek)

May 31

In media reports on women’s issues—abortion, birth control, Planned Parenthood—men are quoted around five times more than women, a new study shows

(Source: newsweek)

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npr:

In a nation as diverse as the United States, the idea of “the American dream” means different things to different people. Many associate the dream with intangible ideals like freedom of expression, freedom of religion, optimism and family ties. But the American dream has also long been associated with attaining a higher standard of living, particularly one that surpasses that of the previous generation. (INFOGRAPHIC: Sizing Up The American Dream)
Tell us: What is your American Dream? <—go here
~~~ Tanya B.

npr:

In a nation as diverse as the United States, the idea of “the American dream” means different things to different people. Many associate the dream with intangible ideals like freedom of expression, freedom of religion, optimism and family ties. But the American dream has also long been associated with attaining a higher standard of living, particularly one that surpasses that of the previous generation. (INFOGRAPHIC: Sizing Up The American Dream)

Tell us: What is your American Dream? <—go here

~~~ Tanya B.

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theclearlydope:

Mario, Omar and Bourdain. Probably just having a few pear salads.

May 30

Forever wondering if I really am a horribly mean person or if my family just isn’t used to having anyone be honest with them. Either way, I seriously have not had to apologize as much as I have today in a really long time.

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nwkarchivist:

J.F.K Would Be 95 Today

And still the hottest pres we’ve ever had.

(via newsweek)