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Stop Blaming Sofia Vergara for Your Objectification of Her

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The internet got upset during Monday night’s Emmy Awards, when Sofia Vergara climbed atop a literal pedestal for a joke about diversity in television. Among some of the bizarre reactions was Huffington Post: “A very troubling turn.” Jezebel: “She was treated like a literal object.” Salon: “A bizarre, objectifying Emmy moment.” The Today Show quoted one … [Read more…]

I’m Basically the Libertarian Version of Derek Webb

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The Christian songwriter Derek Webb is fascinating. My ex-husband’s best friend introduced me to his music in college, and the first album I listened to was The House Show. Webb wasn’t a Jars of Clay or Third Day. He doesn’t write worship songs. His music is challenging. He covers Bob Dylan and calls the church … [Read more…]