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In Case You Were Wondering, This is How You Make Corinne's Cheese Pasta from 'The Bachelor'

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When it comes to Corinne on this season of The Bachelor, we have so many questions. Like, why exactly does a 24-year-old have a nanny? What went down in that bouncy castle? And for the love of God, what IS cheese pasta?

Luckily, Corinne offered up an answer to the latter and shared her recipe for the infamous cheese pasta her nanny Raquel makes for her on the show with Us Weekly. While her nanny does everything from making her bed every morning to preparing her cucumber and vegetable slices for lunch, apparently the cheese pasta is Raquel's true standout culinary creation.

“Cheese pasta is my number-one comfort food,” Corinne told Us Weekly. “I eat it when I’m sad or when I’m sick or just want to cheat my diet a bit. It’s my weakness.”

As far as the "recipe" goes (spoiler alert: there aren't exactly real measurements involved here), it's pretty simple - all you'll need is pasta, salt, cheese and water. Boil the pasta in the water for 10 minutes and a bit of salt to the water. Strain the pasta and add it back to the pot. On low heat, add lots of shredded cheese and stir until the cheese melts.

The jury's still out on exactly what cheese pasta is (Is it mac and cheese? Some kind of noodle nachos?), but at least now we can find out for ourselves what Corinne's obsession is all about. And if you're not a fan, you just might need to get your own nanny to make it the correct way for you, obviously. (Kidding.) 


Trump's Cabinet is the Least Diverse Since the Ronald Reagan Administration

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If you were worried that the president-elect won't look to represent you as a person, you might be right. Trump's Cabinet is the least diverse since 1981, and for the first time since 1988, there will have been no Latinos appointed to a Cabinet position, The Washington Post reports.

Reagan was the first president to appoint a Latino to his Cabinet, starting with Lauro Cavazos as Education Secretary in 1988. Ever since, every president has appointed at least one Latino/a to a Cabinet position in the last three decades. But then along came Trump. In his first round of picks, there has been no Latino nominated or even mentioned to the Cabinet. Exit polls showed Trump getting 29 percent of the Latino vote (although this number is disputed), and this move has been largely criticized by many Latino leaders who believe this is a blatant shut-out from the administration. This is not the first time Trump has angered the Latino community—remember that time he asserted that Mexicans were rapists and criminals on the campaign trail? Despite this, Trump's incoming press secretary, Sean Spicer, maintains this is just the initial round of picks. "I think you’re going to see a very, very strong presence of the Hispanic community in his administration,” Spicer told the Post.

Overall, the president-elect's cabinet clocks in as the most majority white and male since Reagan's. According to The New York Times, if this first wave is confirmed, there will only be five positions of 21 held by women and people of color, with only two non-white women (if you count Nikki Haley, who has self-identified as white in the past despite having two Indian parents). In addition, none of the minority picks are in the line of succession for Trump. For comparison, President Obama filled 14 Cabinet positions of his first 20 picks with people of color and women.

Believe it or not, this is exactly on brand for Trump, being that his base is majority white and male, according to Teen Vogue. While he's the most unfavorable of all recent incoming presidents, his support is mostly coming from white and male voters, according to a poll from The Washington Post-ABC News, with 50 percent of white people viewing him favorably and male voters viewing him favorably at 45 percent. Non-white people view him as unfavorable at a rate of 73 percent, with Hispanics viewing him as unfavorable at a rate of 71 percent. Trump, forever in his bubble, maintains this poll was rigged, just like the ones in the election. 

Either way, this trend of ignoring diversity seems to be dangerous—and going forward, it's likely to spell out P-R-O-B-L-E-M-A-S para todo el mundo.

Hillary Clinton Wore Suffragette White to the Inauguration & the Internet Is Here for It

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Former Democratic nominee and First Lady, and current glass ceiling smasher and badass-in-chief Hillary Clinton showed up to the presidential inauguration in Washington, D.C. wearing white. Not only is she the picture of elegance (and grace, considering her history with Trump), but her choice of color is particularly symbolic: suffragettes often wore white to marches in the early 1900s. This isn't the first time Clinton has chosen to wear white on a historic day: according to The Guardian, she wore a white pantsuit to the Democratic National Convention this summer, which of course pointed to her place as the first-ever female Democratic nominee. Today, HRC wore white again, a powerful reminder of how far women have come, and how determined we are not to give up the rights we have achieved.

The Internet, per usual, was quick to pick up on Clinton's emblematic choice of wardrobe, because #StillWithHer.

Thank you, Hillary, for reminding us of women's strength and resilience.

President Trump Promised to Make America Great Again in a Short Inaugural Address

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Donald J. Trump made his first speech as President of the United States on Friday morning, speaking for less than 20 minutes. The speech focused on how Trump hopes to turn a crumbling, crime-ridden America great again.

“We are transferring power from Washington D.C. and giving it back to you, the people,” Trump said toward the beginning of his address.

He talked about the many ways that America is failing, mentioning “mothers and children trapped in poverty in our inner cities,” “infrastructure in disrepair and decay,” “factories shuttered,” and the “crime, and the gangs and the drugs” that have robbed our country of potential.

He then promised to fix all that: “I will fight for you with every breath in my body, and I will never, never let you down.”

“From this day forward, it’s going to be only America first. America first,” he said. He promised to protect America from the “ravages of other countries” and to “eradicate Islamic terrorism from the face of the earth.”

He stayed on message of love for country, saying, “When you open your heart to patriotism, there is no room for prejudice,” and, “Whether we are black or brown or white, we all bleed the same red blood of patriots.”

Trump referenced religion several times in the speech, saying America would be protected by God above all, and quoting the Bible.

He ended on a familiar note. “Together we will make America strong again, we will make america wealthy again, we will make America proud again, we will make America safe again, and yes, together, we will make America great again.”

It was much shorter than Trump’s usual speeches (his acceptance speech for the presidency was over an hour long), but fits in with the tradition of inaugural addresses being short and sweet.

This Recent College Grad Made $22K Off a Fake News Site

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There is no doubt "fake news" is a particular brand of disinformation that was extremely popular during the election. It was spread via Facebook, Twitter and even by the president-elect himself (and his possible Cabinet members). As BuzzFeed reported, on Facebook, it outperformed actual news (the type supported by facts and evidence). It is probable this sort of disinformation could have affected the election and swayed uneducated and uninformed voters to vote against their best interests, according to the Intercept.

The New York Times recently reported on one case of disinformation that may or may not have had an effect on the outcome of the election. Cameron Harris, a 23-year-old recent graduate of Davidson college who majored in political science and economics major was the culprit. With the real world and its expenses looming, he had to think of some way to afford a life. He was looking to build a political consulting business, but had to do something in the meantime—and what better to do than become an internet entrepreneur.

He crafted a website and a story, one he knew would shake the ground up. The story's headline? "Tens of Thousands of Fraudulent Clinton votes found in an Ohio Warehouse." He made up quotes from an imagined character, Randall Prince, who had allegedly found the made-up ballots. He made sure to spell out the significance of this imaginary find to all who might read it, explicitly writing that the ballots could sway Ohio's vote toClinton. He then put it up on his new website, ChristianTimesNewspaper.com, and promoted it on several Facebook pages he created just for that purpose. It was eventually shared with approximately 6 million people.

By the next day, Ohio's Franklin County had announced it was investigating, and concluded the claim of fraudulent voters were untrue. Ohio's Secretary of State even released a statement regarding the disinformation, denying the article. However, Harris had already had his cash cow. A few days worth of ads got him $5,000. He created other false stories, such as one on Clinton's divorce, and one on an underage sex ring run by Bill Clinton. As the scheme continued, he eventually made $22,000, the Times reports. A Trump supporter, Harris eventually lost this revenue stream when Google stopped placing ads on "fake news" sites, meaning he could no longer make money off his site.

This is not the first time falsities about Trump have found its way into the mainstream, possibly shifting views and election results. Other fake news bloggers have said the same thing as Harris—that they were motivated by money, not politics. Facebook, one of the major disseminators of disinformation, has said they will roll out a plan to decrease the amount of disinformation spread on the social media site

After the release of the Times article, Harris was fired from his job as an aide to a Maryland lawmaker. He then issued this statement about the Times article on Twitter, saying he's not interested in the business of fake news anymore.

He says he wants to "be allowed to contribute my informed experience to a larger dialogue about how Americans approach the media, tough issues, and the manner in which we, collectively, will inform our decisions going forward." How about a larger dialogue about what people are willing to do to make $20,000?

17 White Clothing Items to Channel Your Inner Suffragette

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This inauguration season, take a page from Hillary Clinton's book and show the world what women's rights mean to you. A symbolic way to do that, second to attending your local women's march tomorrow, is to make a statement through your wardrobe. If you're feeling your inner activist firing up right now, suffragette white should be your color of choice (Labor day, shmabor day). Here are a few of my faves.

1. White Layered Frill Hem Oversize Shirt ($82.68 at ASOS)

2. White Prism Organza A-line Skirt ($42.42 at ChicWish)

3. Cable-Knit Sweater ($35.97 at Lane Bryant)

4. MICHAEL Michael Kors Embellished Cold-Shoulder Sweater ($54.99 at Macy's)

5. Nike Cortez Ultra Trainers In White ($105.23 at ASOS)

6. Double-Layer Shell ($39.95 at Lane Bryant)

7. New Look Satin Trim Tux Trousers ($37.57 at ASOS)

8. Ribbed Knit Bodysuit ($9.90 at Forever 21)

9. Laser Cut Tulle Dress ($62.98 at Torrid)

10. Eyelet Cutout Back Romper ($19.99 at American Eagle)

11. White Skinny Jeans ($44.95 at American Eagle)

12. Long Sleeve Shift Dress ($54 at Lulus)

13. Denim Sailor Short in White ($29.99 at J. Crew)

14. Curved Hem T-Shirt Dress ($10.90 at Forever 21)

15. White Shirt With Cross Neck Detail ($67.65 at ASOS)

16. Crepe Open-Front Blazer ($22.90 at Forever 21)

17. Modern Layering Jacket ($49.99 at Lane Bryant)

26 College Women on Whether or Not Trump is Ready to Be President

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As of noon today, January 20, reality star Donald J. Trump is the President of the United States. Whether he’s truly ready for his new job remains to be seen, but in the meantime we asked 26 college women if they think he is. Check out their responses below.

 “My feelings about Donald Trump being our president-elect have not changed since the election. If anything, his actions over the past few months have made me more concerned. I don't think he has the knowledge or experience to successfully lead our country.”

-Sarah, College of William & Mary

“Yes he is ready. I haven't changed my mind, I've always liked him.”

-Kristin, Grand Canyon University

“No. But, I did for a second when he changed his position on kicking immigrants out, but with his cabinet picks I am confident he has no idea what he's doing.”

-Cassie, Winona State University

“I believe even less in his competence since his election. He has proven himself to be completely inept, volatile, and too sensitive to occupy the office of the American presidency.”

-Erin, University of Pennsylvania

“I do not believe that Donald Trump is ready to be president. He has already said that he will remain as a producer on The Apprentice in his ‘spare time’ which shows an underestimation and general lack of understanding of his role as the president of the United States of America. His lack of maturity and poise also shows through in his activity on Twitter. His constant rants, insults, and lies on the social media site reveal an inability to accept criticism and immaturity. A man so immature and irresponsible has no place in The Oval Office. I still believe that we have made a grievous error in electing Donald J. Trump to the presidency.”

-Sydney, Millersville University

RELATED: President Trump Promised to Make America Great Again in a Short Inaugural Address

“At first I was hopeful Trump would be a good president. I hoped that he would surround himself with in-the-know people in his cabinet who could really help him take on such a new role and lead the country, especially since he was very gracious during his acceptance speech. I hoped the newfound poise in that speech would set the tone for the next four years. Though I still remain hopeful and approve of some of his cabinet picks (Elaine Chao is a win!), I am worried about Secretary of State choice Rex Tillerson and Attorney General pick Jeff Sessions, and I don't understand how Ben Carson is fit for Housing and Urban Development. I think Trump went wrong in some of his cabinet picks. It was his chance to get a strong team of insiders to help fulfill his outsider agenda, and instead he surrounded himself with more outsiders who don't know what they're doing.”

-Colleen, St. Mary’s College

“We should all have faith and hope that he does a good job.”

-Kim, University of Iowa

“I think Donald Trump is about as ready to be president as any other president has been in the past. There is no official rulebook on how to be POTUS and that has been made evident by the different goals, strategies, and personalities of every past president. I've not changed my mind since the election in the sense that I think that he deserves for us to give him a chance, and I intend on giving him support and genuinely hope he is a successful president and moves our country forward. A lot of my friends 'boycotted' the inauguration by not watching it, but I think that is immature and ignorant. I would way rather witness and be a part of history than pretend it never happened.  We can't afford to pretend; we would learn nothing.”

-Madeline, University of Utah

“Donald Trump is as ill-prepared to become president as he was the day he announced his campaign.”

-Maria, UC Davis

“I am counting down the days until he is impeached, but I also know that Pence is an even scarier president than Trump, so I worry for the safety of myself and my friends.”

-Jennifer, Kenyon College

“I think Donald Trump is ready to be president because he has the skills and necessary components to be president. He would not have ran if he thought this was a joke. He may have made some mistakes that hurt a lot of people along the way with his comments but he also is watched on his every move and I think if everyone was watched on their every then this world would be a much darker place. Donald Trump speaks the truth and is brutally honest with his opinions, in which we are all entitled to and I think that steers some people away. I have not changed my opinion about him since the election because he is our president. There is nothing we can do about it except accept it and embrace it. I think everyone makes mistakes and as president, you're still only human.”

 -Sara, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

“I personally do not think he is ready to be president. After the election, he hasn't done anything exceptional or even 'presidential' in any way. It's still all about being in the media for negative things. I think he is still spreading hate, bigotry, xenophobia, sexism, Islamophobia, and as a whole negativity.”

-Simran, University of Windsor

RELATED: Trump's Cabinet is the Least Diverse Since the Ronald Reagan Administration​

“My personal opinion of him remains extremely negative, but I think he tricked a lot of his supporters during the election. I highly doubt he will follow through with many of the promises he made that his supporters were counting on.”

-Amy, Dickinson College

“I don't think he fully understand what it means to be president and I don't feel (based on his own speeches) that he has applied enough time to figuring out how things work and what might actually be best for the people and not just his party.”

-Cassandra, Penn State

“I was and slightly am still willing to give him a chance because he has the most important job in this country and even the world. I believe he has the potential, as does anyone who would put themselves in that sort of position. But the fights or ‘wars’ (as the news refers to them) over social media are foolish and belligerent. He is about to be the president, not on Real Housewives. He just needs to get his act together and actually ‘Make America Great Again’.”

-Melissa, University of Alabama

“I am so indifferent and nervous that I don't even know what is gonna happen within the next week of Trump being in office!”

-Sophia, University of Utah

“He probably is, but that doesn't mean he should be, right? Still the same mindset: I don't find him fit to be the president.”

-Veronica, University of Georgia

“You know, I think Trump didn't actually want to be president at all. I think it started as a half-drunk joke with his golf buddies, a 'Hey, wouldn't it be funny if...?'. Now, he's just trying to see how far he can take it before somebody catches on. He's just waiting to announce that we've all fallen for his episode of celebrity Punk’d.”

-Sylvia, FSU

RELATED: Trump Will Be Entering Office With Some of the Lowest Approval Ratings in History

“No, but I hope he surprises me. I can't hope for his failure because that's basically hoping for America's failure. I haven't changed my mind about him.”

-Kaitlyn, Virginia Commonwealth University

“I think the real question is: are we ready for him?”

-Kristin, University of Georgia

“Yes. I think he's going to be a great president!”

-Katie, Virginia Tech

“I never thought Donald Trump was a good candidate or a good person, and I certainly did not vote for him in the election. However, throughout this past week of hearings for his cabinet nominees, I have become more fearful for the future of our country than I was before. As someone going into the field of education, watching Betsy DeVos lie about her involvement with her mother's foundation and struggle with questions about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act not only made me angry, but it saddened me. I fear she will be a disaster for public education and many of Trump's cabinet members are equally ill-equipped to carry out the position for which they have been nominated.”

-Kristen, University of Alabama

“I do not think Donald Trump is ready to be president by any means. I never supported him but since he was elected, I tried to give him a chance. I don't want him to fail, but it's really hard for me to believe that he won't. I support him even less now than I did during the election, which I didn't think was possible.”

-Paige, Central Michigan University

“He'll never be ready; he doesn't have an ounce of humility or patience or compromise in his body. I'm more scared than ever following the election, because we've elected someone who not only refuses to understand the complex and nuanced government systems, but has problematic morals and social perspectives as well.”

-Valentina, Cal Poly

“I fully support Donald Trump, I have since day one and there is not a doubt in my mind that he is going to be an amazing president to this country. Our country needs extreme change and that is exactly what Donald Trump is going to do. I am so proud of this country and the direction it is going in.”

-Serena, Manhattanville College

“We can only hope at this point...”

-Lauren, Emerson College

 

 

Trump Accidentally Quoted a Batman Villain in His Inauguration Speech

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Whoops. I have a feeling that won't be the last time we as a nation utter that word in the next four years, but at least we can get a laugh out of this Trump boo-boo.

During his inauguration speech earlier today, newly sworn-in President Trump accidentally quoted Batman villain Bane, and we have the internet to thank (as usual) for pointing it out. Trump's words about giving power back to the people are eerily similar to a line spoken by Bane in The Dark Knight Rises.

Trump said, "Today, we are not merely transferring power from one administration to another or from one party to another, but we are transferring power from Washington, D.C. and giving it back to you, the people."

In the 2012 Batman film, Bane tells Gotham City, "We take Gotham from the corrupt! The rich! The oppressors of generations who have kept you down with myths of opportunity, and we give it back to you, the people."

There's even a video comparison of the two moments circulating on Twitter—because Twitter always knows how to find the humor in any bad situation.


10 'High School Musical' Outfits That Were Actually Pretty Cute

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Though everyone loves singing along to "Breaking Free" and "Start of Something New,"High School Musical isn't exactly known for its trendy fashion. Sharpay's sparkly sweaters and Kelsi's newsboy hat aren't quite in style today. But for HSM's 11th anniversary, we found 10 outfits that will help you bop to the top of your fashion game–because they're actually kinda cute.

1. Heartthrob Dress 

Though we all had qualms about Gabriella (Vanessa Hudgens) doing the infamous "We're All in this Together" dance in heels, she wore an adorable sweetheart A-line red dress on the most important day of her life–aka the decathlon and league championship game.

2. Sunbathe in Style

Okay, bear with me. While most of Sharpay's fashion choices are ridiculous and completely over-the-top, some parts of her summer poolside look could work in your wardrobe. Statement shades are still popular, though typically in Wayfarer or John Lennon-like round shapes. And one-piece swimsuits are making a comeback with the rise against body shaming, as both thin and plus-sized women are turning to retro one-pieces on the beach. Sharpay's studded white one-piece is totally Marilyn-esque!

3. Floral & Flirty

Ugh who could forget this très romantique scene. Gabriella's floral sundress is the perfect choice for a casual date (don't forget the wet hair aesthetic too). Can this be me?

4. Grad Getup

Taylor McKessie (Monique Coleman) shows off this short pink chiffon dress with some strappy black heels for some graduation photos. I can work with this.

5. Embellished Angel

In HSM 3, Gabriella wears this embellished white gown to really dazzle. Its golden-beige accents and headband add an extra feminine flair to her dancing wardrobe. Oh, and her dance partner isn't too bad either.

6. Student Style

Putting the cringe-worthy '00s student trends aside, Troy's baseball tee and Gabriella's porcelain blouse with a navy bow are actually pretty decent. The characters' fashion choices are fun and innocent–just look how wholesome and happy they are.

7. A Vintage Prom 

When Kelsi and Ryan take prom, they don surprisingly cute retro outfits (that aren't too over-the-top, as they usually wear). Kelsi has her hair in a curled-up do and is wearing a coral A-line dress, while Ryan sports a beige suit and feathered fedora. All he's missing is a monocle to complete their matching vintage looks.

8. Business Casual on the Daily

In the original High School Musical, Sharpay watches menacingly from the balcony over the lunchroom. Her coral blazer is just the right touch of formal in a student's otherwise casual outfit.

Taylor and Gabriella rock the blazer look too! Maybe it's a New Mexico thing.

9. HSM Music Festival

These pieces came straight from Coachella (i.e. Vanessa's choice hangout). The little daisy pins in her hair, stacked handmade bracelets and layers of flowing white fabric look pretty chic for a Disney channel ensemble.

10. The Classic 

This outfit is a classic for me: Gabriella wears it as she strolls through East High School, singing her ballad "When There Was Me and You." There's nothing too special about the good-girl attire–jeans, a long-sleeve turquoise top and a statement belt–but it's one of the looks I remember most from the now 11-year-old film. ILYSM HSM!

Inauguration Protesters Didn't Let Trump Become President Without a Fight

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While Donald Trump was preparing to take the oath of office as our 45th president on Friday afternoon, protests and chaos were erupting throughout the city.

Police had to use pepper spray to try and dismantle some violence occurring just blocks from the new president’s inauguration, reports ABC News.

The protests began peacefully, with protestors holding up signs reading, “Resist Trump Climate Justice Now,” “Let Freedom Ring,” and “Free Palestine” at security checkpoints near the Capitol, according to ABC News. Some people had "Not My President" signs, according to NBC News.

 

The protests turned violent when a group of about 100 protestors began marching through the streets of Washington D.C. smashing bus stop windows, smashing the windows of downtown businesses, knocking news boxes over, and spray-painting buildings, according to The Washington Post. A limousine also had its windows bashed in during the riot.

Helmeted police chased the group of protestors with batons and deployed pepper spray to break them up about an hour before Trump was sworn in as president.

Most of the protests were not at all violent, but they were disruptive. One group of Black Lives Matter protesters chained themselves together in front of an inauguration entrance, blocking it off to the point where people had to use other entrances, according to the Post.

Now Trump has officially been sworn in—but the demonstrations are far from over. The Women’s March on Washington is set to take place on Saturday, and 1,800 buses have reportedly registered to park in Washington D.C. that day, according to ABC News. This could mean that there are about 100,000 protestors coming into the city – and that just includes those traveling by bus. There are also more than 600 sister marches happening around the world, according to the Women's March website. Trump may be president, but that doesn't mean anyone is backing down.

Malia Obama's 8 Best Outfits Ever

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President Obama's eldest daughter has always caught our eye with her amazing style—looks like she takes after our outgoing FLOTUS. Malia Obama has been in the spotlight now more than ever since getting into Harvard and amid the Obamas' exit from the White House (ugh). Since today is Inauguration Day, let's take a look at some of Malia's greatest looks.

1. London, June 2016

Sporting an elegant yet simple ensemble, Malia plays up this beautiful shade of rose while visiting the Prime Minister.

2. White House State Dinner, 2016

Malia looks absolutely breathtaking in this gorgeous Naeem Khan gown. She finishes off the look with loose curls, leaving the focus entirely on the beautiful gold detailing of this masterpiece.

3. Hawaii, 2016

Accompanying her family in Hawaii for their final vacation as First Family, Malia walks with the POTUS, showing off her elegant off-duty style. Her ultra trendy look pairs well with her toned-down accessories—perfect for any occasion.

4. China, 2014

Malia wears TOPSHOP while visiting China. She pairs this cropped dress with a pair of classic flats, letting the bold pattern speak for itself.

5. Andrews Air Force Base, 2016

Recreate this look with this MOTO Square Neck Pinafore Dress ($68 at Topshop).

6. Sunday Service, October 2013

Malia sure knows how to stand out in this trendy mix of patterns.

7. TNT Christmas Dinner, 2014

Little black dresses all day, every day.

8. China, March 2014

Yet another daring combination!

Southwest Airlines Turned One of Their Plane Cabins Pink in Support of the Women's March on Washington

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Southwest Airlines went above and beyond for their passengers this week, turning a cabin pink in support of passengers heading from Chicago to the Women’s March on Washington in D.C.

According to NBC New York, at least one Southwest Airlines crew performed this gesture of solidarity, although there may have been others.

A passenger, Krystal Parrish, told Refinery29, “I didn’t hear them say anything, but when they [turned on the lights] the whole plane recognized their intention and everyone started clapping.”

This isn't the only time Southwest has done something like this—whether or not a lighting change happens seems to be up to the crew on any given plane.

“Some of our aircraft are equipped with mood lighting and while this was not a companywide initiative, at times, our flight crews will adjust the lighting for a customer or group of customers traveling on their flight,” the representative told Refinery29. “For instance, in October, one of our flight attendants changed the lighting to honor a breast-cancer survivor onboard their flight.”

The Women’s March in D.C. will take place on Saturday, and hundreds of thousands of people are expected to attend.

“The Women’s March on Washington will send a bold message to our new government on their first day in office, and to the world that women’s rights are human rights. We stand together, recognizing that defending the most marginalized among us is defending all of us,” the site for Women’s March says. "We work peacefully while recognizing there is no true peace without justice and equity for all."

We send our thoughts and support to the women marching on Washington this weekend in representation of us all.  

Kellyanne Conway's Bold Inauguration Outfit is Perfect for All the Memes

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Kellyanne Conway, counselor to President Donald Trump, has caught the attention of the internet today for her choice of inauguration outfit. Conway's coat, which can be bought from Gucci for $3,600, is quite a statement piece.

NJ.com shares that Conway referred to the coat as "Trump revolutionary wear." The patriotic colors and "feline metal head details" made sure Conway would not go unnoticed during inauguration day today, which coincides with her 50th birthday. Not sure what buttons shaped like cat heads have to do with the alleged Trump revolution, but sure. The funniest part of all is that the coat was apparently "inspired by the city of London," England—you know, that place the U.S. desperately wanted to get away from a few centuries ago. If you'd like a closer look, here's a more detailed view of the Gucci coat.

Obviously to wear a coat like this is going to gain some attention, and Twitter users wasted no time creating memes of Conway in her inauguration outfit. And there was no shortage of comparisons to make, as you can see from the Tweets below.

BuzzFeed looked into the outfit choice, asking whether Conway purchased the coat from the Gucci store in Trump Tower. The store had no comment on the matter.

Sasha Obama's 7 Best Outfits Ever

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After being in the White House for eight years, the youngest Obama's style has steadily evolved from cute little girl to true fashionista. As a farewell to the First Daughter, check out some of her most iconic outfits.

1. Cropped Mini Dress

This printed dress + sandal combo perfectly encapsulates her cool and laid back sense of style.

2. Bold Florals

Printed pants aren't the easiest to pull off, but Sasha does it effortlessly.

3. Cozy Athleisure  

Even in leggings, Sasha steals the show.

4. '90s Denim 

This sweater + denim skirt combo is KILLER.

5. Naeem Khan Gown 

Sasha looks all grown up and absolutely dazzling at the White House State Dinner.

6. Sleek & Elegant Stripes

Sasha stuns in American Apparel (RIP).

7. Red Velvet Turtleneck Dress

Sasha's contribution to the velvet craze is breathtaking.

WTF Was in the Mysterious Tiffany Box that Melania Trump Gave to Michelle Obama?

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Before beginning inauguration ceremonies, Melania Trump surprised Michelle Obama with a gift. As both women stood with their husbands nearby, Melania gave the departing first lady a blue box from Tiffany, which Twitter users are very curious about, The New York Times reports. Tiffany & Co. has a flagship store inside Trump Towers.

The delivery of the gift caused a brief awkward moment among the group, as Michelle held the box with seemingly no idea what to do with it. There was no one around for her to hand the box to, and the group was about to take a photo together, US Weekly shares. Pictures of Michelle receiving the gift are pretty great.

In the end, President Obama saved the day when he took the box and handed it to an unknown person inside.

But what's inside the box? After asking a variety of questions to a Tiffany spokesman trying to find some hints, the Times sadly came up with nothing. Director of Corporate Communications for the company, Nathan Strauss, wrote, "The White House has been a patron of the house of Tiffany & Co. since Abraham Lincoln," giving no inclination as to what the gift may be.

Twitter users quickly jumped in to throw out some guesses as to what may be inside that blue box. Some suggestions include a silver frame or a box set of Apprentice DVDs. Others used the opportunity to make some jokes about the White House Transition.

Any other guesses as to what might be in there?


Here's What Obama's Going to Do Now That He's No Longer President

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Barack Obama began Friday as President of the United States, but as of around noon, he's a private citizen just like the rest of us. Now, as he hands over power to President Donald Trump, Obama heads to Palm Springs, as other outgoing presidents have done before him. The reason? For Obama to finally get a break after eight years of working 24/7 to run our country, and for new President Trump to have space to get started.

According to The Los Angeles Times, Obama said that he will now enter into a period of reflection with his family.

“First, we're going to take a little break. We're finally going to get some sleep and take some time to be with our family, and just be still for a little bit. So we might not be online quite as much as you're used to seeing us,” former first lady Michelle Obama said a video from the Obama Foundation.

And Obama's not planning on playing a big role in politics for a while. Traditionally, former presidents give their successors time to do their own thing, and that's exactly what Obama plans to do.

“President Obama is enormously grateful President Bush gave the president space to do his job when he took office, and he'll do the same for President Trump. President Obama won't weigh in on the day-to-day churn of Washington, but if there's something that's counter to what he believes America stands for, he might consider speaking out,” said Deputy Press Secretary Eric Schultz, according to the Los Angeles Times.

Eventually, Obama will transition into his post-presidency career. In the Obama Foundation video, he talked about returning to his early community organizing roots in Chicago, where he'll be building the Barack Obama Presidential Center. According to Obama, it will be “more than a library or a museum, it will be a living, working center for citizenship," with projects all over the world.

“True democracy is a project that's bigger than any one of us. It's bigger than any one person, any one president, any one government. We look forward to joining you in that effort as fellow citizens,” Obama said in the video.

The coolest part? The Obamas want to hear your ideas for what the Presidential Center can work on—you can submit them here.

 

Malia Obama Just Got the Internship of Your Dreams

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When you're Malia Obama, I'm sure you have your pick of the very best internships. It shows in the fact that the former first daughter has already interned on the sets of HBO's Girls and Halle Berry's short-lived CBS series, Extant. Malia has every intention of furthering her mark on Hollywood through an internship with ubiquitous producer Harvey Weinstein, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed earlier today.

Of course, Malia is making a big career move the same day as her dad, who just handed over the reigns to a new POTUS. One source told THR that Malia would not begin her internship until February, when the Obama family returns from their Palm Springs vacation.

The Weinstein Co. is known for its consistent output of Oscar fodder such as The Artist, The King's Speech and this year's Lion. No word yet on which department Malia will be working in, but THR claims she will likely take on a role in marketing or development.

Harvey Weinstein is a known Democratic donor and held several fundraising events for both President Obama and Hillary Clinton in the past.

Malia sure is putting her gap year to good use. I just hope she saves a little time to relax, too, before starting at Harvard in the fall.

The Pastor Who Preached to Trump Before the Inauguration is a Bigot

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Donald Trump heard a sermon prior to taking the oath of office on Friday morning from Robert Jeffress, a senior pastor of First Baptist Church, who's pretty controversial. Why? He's called Mormonism a cult, said gay people live a "filthy" lifestyle, asserted that Islam "promotes pedophilia," and more. Yes, this guy is a bigot.

The morning worship service on Inauguration Day tradition began with President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1933, an occasion when incoming presidents often try to unite the country's diverse religious and social groups.

According to The Washington Post, Jeffress compared Trump to the story of Nehemiah, from the bible. Nehemiah is most famous for—wait for it—building a wall! He rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem after they had been torn down—and Jeffress drew a line from that story to Trump.

“You see, God is not against building walls,” Jeffress said in his sermon at St. John’s Episcopal Church, The Post reports.

Jeffress has been helping Trump campaign for a while, having introduced Trump last January at an Iowa rally. He campaigned especially hard for Trump during the end of the presidential election. According to CNN, Trump has said that he thinks fondly of Jeffress.

But letting Jeffress speak on inauguration day after the many hateful things he's said perhaps wasn't the best choice for a president trying to unify a deeply divided nation.

“Unfortunately, the choice of Rev. Jeffress is symptomatic of the incoming Trump administration's inclusion of notorious Islamophobes in the transition team, in the picks for cabinet nominees and, beginning Friday, in the White House,” said Ibrahim Hooper, the Council on American-Islamic Relations spokesman, according to CNN.

According to CNN, a Trump Inauguration official defended Jeffress. “Pastor Jeffress is a unifying figure representing a diverse spectrum of Americans. Any attempt to vilify this religious leader is deeply disappointing and misplaced.”

 

The White House’s Website Doesn't Have Pages on LGBT Rights or Climate Change Anymore

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A little more than an hour after Donald Trump became the 45th President of the United States, the WhiteHouse.gov site got some major renovations. This included several pages being deleted—including the one on LGBT rights.

TechCrunch reports that the original link to the page has been removed altogether. The Obama administration originally introduced the page to "highlight major legislative achievements, historic court victories and important policy changes for gay and transgender people," as TechCrunch writes. Now, any mention of LGBT is missing from the WhiteHouse.gov site. People have been rightfully worried about how Trump's administration will affect the LGBT community, as Vice President Mike Pence has a terrible record on LGBT rights, and Trump himself does things like hear a sermon from an anti-gay preacher on inauguration day.

Other pages, such as the one on climate change, have similarly been erased, New York Magazine reports. This is pretty alarming, as 2016 was just announced to be the warmest year ever recorded.

The removal of these pages could simply be part of the transition to the fully operational new WhiteHouse.gov site—Myth-busting website Snopes points out that all the info from Obama's White House site has been moved to a new site, and Trump's team still has to add a lot of content that reflects the new administration. But some people are expressing concern that this indicates President Trump’s views on these issues.

For now, we'll just have to wait and see whether or not these pages will be added again to the site, or whether they've been deleted for good.

Bernie Sanders Will Remind You Not to Lose Hope in This Inspiring Inauguration Day Video

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It's been a while since Bernie Sanders was a presidential candidate, but luckily the Vermont senator hasn't gone anywhere when it comes to inspiring people to feel the Bern and stay politically active. Sen. Sanders shared a video message with supporters on Twitter Friday, reminding followers to stay strong on the day Donald Trump became the 45th President of the United States.

“Today is going to be a tough day for millions of Americans, including myself. But our response has got to be not to throw up our hands in despair, not to give up, but in fact to fight back as effectively and vigorously as we can,” Sanders said in the video.

“And our job is to keep our eyes on the prize. And the prize is that we will continue fighting for a government that represents all of us, and not just the 1 percent. And we’re going to go forward in the fight for economic, social, environmental and racial justice. That’s who we are. That’s what we’re going to do. We are not giving up,” he concluded.

If Bernie isn't giving up, then neither can anybody else. Onward!

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