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The human rights of marginalized groups are more than just “identity politics”

Last month, Senator Bernie Sanders spoke in a notably all-white panel at a Sanders Institute conference, and reiterated a frequent talking point of his, as well as many in his sect of often white, male progressive thinkers who reject what they call “identity politics” and “social issues.” According to Sanders, the experiences of rural Trump […]




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What Backlash Against “Political Correctness” is Really About

The last few weeks have seen Virginia racked by government scandals, including Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam and Attorney General Mark Herring’s histories with blackface, and allegations of sexual assault against Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax. Democratic Party leadership has since swiftly called for the resignations of Northam and Fairfax — demands that some on both sides of the aisle […]




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(B)logging Off: Feministing Forever

After 15 incredible years, Feministing is shutting down. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to the readers who joined us for this journey. As digital media has become corporatized, many independent news sites and blogs have been forced to shutter. As the New York Times reports today, unfortunately, we find ourselves among these. […]




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New York Times Number One Best Selling Audiobook Narrator Releases Free Audiobooks During Stay At Home

It occurs to me that, if I were better at marketing myself, I’d be writing and sending out press releases titled, “New York Times Number One Best Selling Audiobook Narrator […]




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When public health becomes a casualty of the right-wing culture war, innocent people will die.

As we watch right-wing agitators, Fascists, media personalities, and the impeached president howl about ending Stay at Home before the public health experts say we should, remember that, as a […]




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Starring Tony Danza

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It's In The Lease

whew, I think that finally wraps up this robot-centric story! Time to catch up with some of the rest of the cast.




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Yak Insurance

Winslow had a bad time




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Downward Facing Dog




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Grin And Bear It

I will be at Gencon next weekend! You Should ComE Say Hi




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Rumination




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The Weirding Way!




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Yelling Bird 2.0

EMU




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Have Some Initiative




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Popping Off

Hehehe




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Blending Right In

I was so mad at myself and also pleased with myself when I came up with that song concept




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Blending Right In




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Ins And Outs




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Healing Factor




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Speaking From Experience




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While You Were Sleeping




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Down To Business

Next week is basically nothing but robot butts




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Professional Opinions

buttsgiving week begins




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A Shocking Death




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We Were All Thinking It

Hey there! I am pleased to announce that I have a new album out! It is instrumental metal and is about our oncoming climate apocalypse. Check it out below, and if you like what you hear, feel free to purchase a copy!




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Disinfectant




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Pair Bonding

same-night delivery, nice




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The Remains Of The Day




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Parting So Soon

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Security Settings




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Criminal Minds

May shut up!!!




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Nature's Fidget Spinner

THE MELON SYSTEM




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Dinotendies

Hssss




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Sink Or Swim




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Recyclable Drinking Utensils

Beeps!




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Come On In




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Throwing Shade

OBEY




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Kings Of The World

wheee




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Winding Down

Night brun




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It's All In The Name

leash your dang dogs!




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Don't Interrupt Her

Let her finish!!




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Thereminimum

Eeeeoooo




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Collecting The Precious – Weta Workshop’s Hobbiton Mill and Bridge

Our friends at Weta Workshop have a couple new additions for your growing Hobbiton Collection. A piece of Hobbiton that fans have been asking to be made for quite some time is now available to buy: the beautiful Hobbiton Mill and Bridge has arrived! Due out in November, fans can get this beautiful looking piece […]




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Today in Middle-earth, April 26

The following event(s) took place in Middle-earth on April 26th: The unexpected party (1341) TheOneRing.net is officially registered (1999) TheOneRing.net celebrates its 10-year Anniversary. TheOneRing.net members unveil the TORn Mathom-house (2010)  TheOneRing.net celebrates its 15-year Anniversary. TheOneRing.net celebrates its 20-year Anniversary. [Join us on the Discussion Boards here!] April 26, 2941 (S.R. 1341) 1. Wednesday. […]




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Today in Middle-earth, May 1

The following event(s) took place in Middle-earth on May 1st: Gandalf and Bilbo reach Rivendell (1342) Sarn Ford where Gandalf and Aragorn met (1418) Crowning of King Elessar (1419) Elrond and Arwen set out from Rivendell (1419) Samwise marries Rose (1420) [Join us on the Discussion Boards here]   May 1, 2942 (S.R. 1342) 1. […]




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Join our virtual 5k “Walk Middle-earth Challenge” and get some exercise!

TheOneRing.net is hosting a series of four VIRTUAL 5K RACES in May. Each race will reflect a leg of the Fellowship’s journey through Middle-earth (though not in actual miles, of course). A new race will be posted on the first four Fridays in May. The 5k races (3.1 miles) can be run or walked at […]




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Collecting The Precious – Weta Workshop’s The Hobbit: An Unexpected Party Board Game

If you loved The Unexpected Party sequence from The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey then our friends from Weta Workshop have something for you. You can now buy a board game version of this sequence in the film. The purpose of this game is to be the first person to complete all 15 lines of the […]




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Virtual 5k Week 2: Racing to Rivendell

If you’re ready for another race, welcome to “Racing to Rivendell” where we are following Frodo, Sam, Merry, Pippin, Aragorn, Arwen/Glorfindel, and Asfaloth (the horse who carried Frodo) as they race to outrun the Black Riders from Weathertop to Rivendell. (If you weren’t able to join us last week, you can still earn your Shire […]




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Andy Serkis is Reading The Hobbit LIVE and it is as Precious as You Would Expect!

Ever generous with his time and talent, Andy Serkis is hosting a #hobbithon of sorts and reading the entirety of The Hobbit for 12 hours – right now! In a message to his fans, Andy writes: So many of us are struggling in isolation during the lockdown. While times are tough, I want to take […]




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Cape Town restaurant wins Guinness world milkshake record

Guinness World Records has named a South African restaurant as the official titleholder for 'Most Varieties of Milkshakes Commercially Available'.