by Dan Gordon | Dec 29, 2008 | The Public Humanist
Religious holidays are not only enjoyable, but controversial. For decades American citizens have debated whether towns may erect nativity scenes on public property. We now have a body of law that governs this issue. The basis of the debate is the First Amendment of...
by Northampton Redoubt | Dec 29, 2008 | Northampton Redoubt
While watching this Ted Talk I kept thinking of the proposal to create a Business Improvement District in Northampton. Often actions speak as loudly as words so examining the current proposals for the downtown area is telling. There is the proposed solicitation...
by Masculinity and Its Discontents | Dec 29, 2008 | Masculinity and Its Discontents
What happens in Arby’s Ad-team Meetings should maybe stay in Arby’s ad-team meetings?This is really disturbing, and hard to figure what went on around the table over in Creative.Makes meimagine I’ll be ordering penis at the Arby’s counter (and...
by Cherchez La Femme | Dec 29, 2008 | Cherchez La Femme
I have to admit. I like to buy things. I am an all-consuming lemming who'll likely jump off a cliff for a nice pair of leather boots or a Diane Von Furstenberg wrap dress (what I wouldn't give). At least I'll look good when I'm dead; the undertaker can...
by Alan Bisbort | Dec 29, 2008 | News
The Reverend Rick Warren wants us to lead "purpose driven lives." We, of course, would love to do this, but every time we turn around some member of the clergy, like the Rev. Warren, is quite purposefully pissing on our leg—metaphorically and...