On Law and Order: SVU, the Patriot Act and Going Viral.

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Referenced Reading

End Mass Surveillance Under the Patriot Act

Oversight of the USA Patriot Act: Hearing Before

the S. Comm. on the Judiciary, 109th Cong., Apr. 5,

May 10, 2005 (Statement of David D. Cole, Prof. of

Law, Geo. U. L. Center)

Learn More About the Patriot Act

Here’s a basic overview of what it is 

‣ Patriot Act

‣ Everyone’s heard of the Patriot Act. Here’s what it actually does.

‣ With or Without the Patriot Act, Here’s How the NSA Can Still Spy on Americans

Edward Snowden, in his own words (article from 2013): 

‣ Edward Snowden: the whistleblower behind the NSA surveillance revelations

The Patriot Act was Detrimental to Arab-Americans, learn more here: 

‣ THE USA PATRIOT ACT IMPACT ON THE ARAB AND MUSLIM AMERICAN COMMUNITY

Do you know how much of a handful Matthew is?!

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Why So Many Women Are Quitting the Workforce

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It was one of my funnier side quests.

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How Private Equity Is Changing Housing

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This episode involves frank discussions about eating disorders, suicidal ideation, and mental health. Viewer discretion is advised.

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Welcome to the Slopverse

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This is dedicated to Elphaba's cardigan.

This week's recommended readings are a collection of 2004 reviews, and a current, rather controversial, movie review:

Wicked

Wicked (Review from New York Theatre Guide)

There's Trouble In Emerald City

“Wicked: For Good” Is Very, Very Bad

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To be cringe is to be free.

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Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing Now?

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What Ever Happened to Getting to First Base?

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Do we see our experiences in adulthood as a vital part of our self-mythology, or do we only take into account our childhoods?

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Black Girls Matter: Pushed Out, Overprice and Underprotected

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Please donate to support Crawford, a small fishing village in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica.

You can also support Jamaicans by donating to the Jamaican government.

Referenced Reading:

Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing Now?

Boyfriendland

Recommended Reading:

The New Marriage of Unequals

Gender differences in the dating experiences of African American young adults: The challenge of forming romantic relationships within the context of power imbalance.

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HAHAHA, Happy Halloween :)

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The Age of De-Skilling

It grinds every gear in my body. Shoutout to my craft supplies in the background of this video, I've been doing so much paper mache.

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Why many women prioritise their partners' jobs

Wendy Williams Wants Out