Ten Great Thoughts On Gay Marriage
As a gay marriage case finally makes its way to the Supreme Court this year, here’s a look at some of the best thoughts on the matter–funny, sincere and cynical alike.
As a gay marriage case finally makes its way to the Supreme Court this year, here’s a look at some of the best thoughts on the matter–funny, sincere and cynical alike.
OK, so the Mike Tyson quote is a bit of a ruse; but if there’s one man who could understand modern malaise, it would be a former wrestler most widely known now for biting off someone’s ear and then acting in B comedies. Take a look at the rest, then question your existence. Next, question the importance of understanding your existence. Then ask yourself why you’re searching for answers in the first place. And then just turn on TLC.
A 2011 study by the CBO found that the top 1 percent of households gained about 275% after federal taxes and income transfers over a period between 1979 and 2007, compared to a gain of just under 40% for the 60 percent in the middle of America’s income distribution. Income inequality today is just as bad as it was in 1929, and yet only 42% of Americans think it has increased. If there is anything to be hopeful about, it’s that this isn’t a new problem; societies have been dealing with this for eons. With that said, here are some of the best insights to the nature of the beast, ranging all the way from Plato to Teddy Roosevelt.
The global north comprises a measly 15% of the world population, owns 80% of the wealth and releases 70% of its carbon emissions. As luck would have it, those feeling climate change’s effects the most are some of the world’s most vulnerable. And yet we still greet them with dogged antipathy. Nice, North.
Or, if you’re the GOP you can try to deny its existence (re: leftward trends regarding social politics) as long as possible. Will it away by screeching, even.