Archive for the ‘nevada’ tag
US Federal Land #
Worst title ever? In any case, Strange Maps has a striking maps of where federally-owned land in located around the United States. You may be surprised to know that Nevada has the most (84.5%), while Connecticut has the least (0.4%). And no, neither number is a typo.
American Misogyny #
Bob Herbert’s column for today (rapidly becoming yesterday) argues that American culture is still sweepingly misogynistic. It’s a point that’s worth giving a minute, even if you disagree heartily.
If there was ever a story that deserved more coverage by the news media, it’s the dark persistence of misogyny in America. Sexism in its myriad destructive forms permeates nearly every aspect of American life. For many men, it’s the true national pastime, much bigger than baseball or football.