Tell me why the world is weird

1.   China’s Facebook Goes Dark, Taking a Generation’s Memories With It  (December 4) Wow! Renren, China's version of Facebook, has shut...

Rainbow flag.  Image source. Here's something that happened in the queer community in Shanghai. I wrote this post a while ago and I'...

1.   ICC issues arrest warrants for Israel's Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas leader  (November 22) 2.   How Trump’s “Mass Deportation” Plan...

A protester holding a sign that says, "Health care is a human right."  Image source. Occasionally I see "pro-life" peopl...

1.   RIP Tony Campolo (1935-2024)  (November 20) "It’s Friday, but Sunday’s coming." 2.  Journal Club: The Bedroom and the Laborat...

1.   You Can Buy A Malaria Net  (November 7) "My ability to buy a bednet isn’t dependent on the behavior of Michigan, Wisconsin and Pen...

King David dancing before the Ark of the Covenant.  Image source. I've been reading Wilda Gafney's book "Womanist Midrash,...

Machinery with tight bolts.  Image source. The topic of the October/November 2024 Carnival of Aces is "sexual healthcare." I'...

1.   Do not obey in advance  (November 9) Yes, good advice. I think right now people are feeling like, the orange antichrist won and he'...

The tissue box guitar- with rubber bands and an old paper towel tube.  Image source. When I was a little kid, I remember making this craft: ...