1. I Went to Church with Bruce Jenner, and Here’s What Caitlyn Taught Me About Jesus
“Caitlyn knows who Jesus is, and Jesus knows her by name. Whether that sits comfortably on a timeline or blog comment, I know firsthand that Caitlyn has heard the good news. And, Caitlyn has taught me more about Jesus.”
2. And the Award for Trailblazing Feminist Icon Goes to — Miss Piggy
The Sackler Center for Feminist Art awarded the Muppet with its First Award, which recognizes women for being first in their fields and has included the likes of Sandra Day O’Connor, because the character has “qualities that … women need to have to face the world as it is, and she gives us a good smile on top of it all.”
3. In Baltimore Schools, Free Meals for All
"Given the socio-economic status of the city, it's a no-brainer," [parent David T.] Clements said of the program. "Parents can now take that money and apply it to their futures."
4. Study Finds Global Warming Hasn’t Slowed
The latest study, published in Science, reverses previously held thought that global warming was on hiatus. Not so, according to the numbers, which were based on what the scientists say is more accurate land and sea temperature measurements.
5. Syrian Rebels Say They Don’t Fully Trust New U.S. Plan to Train Them to Fight ISIS
“As the program gets underway, the Pentagon is stepping into a bitter history between the U.S. and its rebel allies marked by what rebels see as a long trail of half-measures and broken promises. … ‘I’m sure they are not serious … But we have no choice.’”
6. The Women Who Face More Traumatic Brain Injury Than NFL Players
Domestic violence victims often suffer from TBI, or traumatic brain injury, which we hear most about when referencing NFL concussions and war veteran injuries. A new program would study the effects of the neurological injury — which includes symptoms ranging from headaches and dizziness to memory loss and depression — on domestic violence victims in an effort to better screen and treat.
7. Why Jesus Would Say ‘Black Lives Matter’
"The rally cry has become 'Black Lives Matter,' and in response, some have felt compelled to reply 'All Lives Matter.' ... As Christians we should recognize the language of black lives matter. After all, Jesus did not say 'blessed is everyone,' but 'blessed are the poor.' He did not say 'as you do it unto everyone, you do it unto me,' but 'as you do it unto the least.' Jesus did not say 'love everyone,' but 'love your enemies.' ... there are people who were marginalized, condemned, and shut out of the system, and the hallmark of Jesus' mission and ministry is all about drawing our attention to them."
8. NSA Secretly Expands Internet Spying at U.S. Border
Congress days ago voted to rein in the Patriot Act, limiting how the government stores and accesses bulk data. But the New York Times reports that the NSA recently, and secretly, expanded its warrantless wiretapping program, not covered in the new provisions.
9. How Mexican Styles Are Shaking Up the Fashion World
“In the past, famous European fashion houses have attempted to tap into Mexican designs either by working with local artisans or by borrowing liberally from traditional patterns. Now a new wave of Mexican designers are producing their own collections and collaborating instead of appropriating.”
10. TL;DR: DONUTS
It’s National Donut Day. Get your free delicious discs of dough at these spots.
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