I engaged in a negotiation of sorts this week. Overall, I’m pretty satisfied with the outcome. I didn’t get exactly what I wanted, but I got something close to it. (Wouldn’t say I split the difference). A few takeaways from the experience are:
More …As a recently-registered Seattle voter, I was confused when a packet containing something called “Democracy Vouchers” arrived in my mailbox. How did they relate to voting? Could I use them for booze? So, I hit the WWW to find out.
More …In the wake of recent killings at the hands of police, many believe that the American police force needs to be defunded, less funded, or otherwise reformed. The outcry takes aim at qualified immunity, over-policing, white supremacy, no-knock warrants, and more. But, almost all of the criticism of police brutality includes a denouncement of the police’s use of lethal force, including guns.
More …The Karen trope is funny, perhaps because it is relatable. It’s a familiar image: a middle-aged woman with zero tact who thinks that “asking for the manager” is the solution to any customer service dilemma. But it also belies societal attitudes towards aging women.
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