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13 of the Best 'Nevertheless, She Persisted' Art Pieces & Illustrations

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Elizabeth Warren was silenced during a Senate debate on Tuesday for quoting a 1986 Coretta King Smith letter, in order to oppose Jeff Sessions and his nomination for U.S. Attorney General. Mitch McConnell, the Senate Majority Leader who silenced Warren, said, "She was warned. She was given an explanation. Nevertheless, she persisted."

An entire movement has started from this quote, which is unsurprising—to the Internet, his words pretty much sounded like a feminist rallying cry. Plus, never understimate the power of a hashtag. Clothes, merch and memes aren't the only things to come out of this. Empowering art and illustrations have emerged all over social media, and these inspiring illustrations bring yet another reason why the future is female. Resist and persist, collegiettes!

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A cartoon by @tbtoro. See more on @newyorkercartoons. #TNYcartoons

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Tag a strong woman in your life #shepersisted #nothingisordinary

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Still fighting through the flu, but my fever broke and I was feeling a little crafty so I made this.  . . . . . . . . (Watercolor and pastels on foam board with collaged searched images and newspaper photographs from @nytimes and @washingtonpost ) . The women pictured are just some of my personal inspirations to persist. If you are unfamiliar with them, or their work I highly suggest you spend some time getting to know these gals. From top left: Gloria Steinem, Alice Paul, Angela Davis, Nina Simone, Elizabeth Warren, Ada Lovelace, Rosa Parks, Misty Copeland, Dorothy Height, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Simone de Beauvoir, Bella Abzug, Emmeline Pankhurst. . . . . #neverthelessshepersisted #resist #whyiresist #womensrights #inspiration #wcw #intersectionalfeminism

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This quote is applicable to many things, including birth. #persist #birth #women #momtobe #pregnancy #wsnc #yeswedoula

A photo posted by Piedmont Doulas (@piedmontdoulas) on

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strong women do who's with me? #shepersisted #equality #elizabethwarren #dsinspire

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I need some fresh sharpies

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#ShePersisted


Karlie Kloss Thinks 'Waterfalls' is a Beyoncé Song, & The Beyhive is Dragging Her for It

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I love Beyoncé. You love Beyoncé. Literally EVERYONE loves Beyoncé. Karlie Kloss, though? Looks like she's not so sure. 

Declaring her love and wholehearted commitment to Queen Bey in a "Mega Fan Profile" for Love magazine, the 24-year-old model—despite an excessive use of hearts and smiley face doodles—exposed herself as a fake fan when she mistakenly cited TLC's "Waterfalls" as one of her favorite songs from Beyoncé's Destiny's Child days. 

In addition to referring to the 1994 hit from a different all-black girl group—of which Beyoncé was most certainly not a member—as the "soundtrack to my life," Kloss noted the singer's "smile and kindness" and "passion and creativity" as a few of her favorite attributes, promptly calling herself a #FANGIRL. 

Resulting in a hilarious storm of backlash from the Beyhive on Twitter, many were quick to question the validity of the model's supposed fangirl status, pointing out that not only were her Beyoncé references embarrassingly off, but so too was her knowledge of '90s/'00s pop culture in general. 

Looks like this "superfan" has got some 'splainin to do. Study up, Kloss. 

Nooo, This Professional Chocolate Taster Job Posting Just Expired

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Chocolate manufacturer Mondelez International was looking for a professional chocolate tester, and they posted the job on LinkedIn this past Monday—only to have it absolutely flooded with applicants. Mondelez owns brands like Cadbury and Oreo, meaning one lucky person is probably about to start eating Oreos for a living, as long as they can give honest feedback about the product.

The official title of the position is “Chocolate and Cocoa Beverage Taster," and it's located in the UK. The job description posted on LinkedIn says that the main requirements for the job are a “passion for confectionery and taste buds for detection.”

The job is a part-time position, requiring 7.5 hours per week Tuesday through Thursday. Other requirements include having a “communicative personality,” eagerness to try “inventive products,” and a “firm grasp of the English language.”

Some people took to social media to express just how passionate and eager they are about this job:

According to BBC News, over 1,500 people applied for the best job in the world, and a company spokesperson told BBC News that the response has been “hugely encouraging” and that the company “can’t wait to see who makes the cut to join [their] other 4,000 chocolate-loving employees across the UK.” But the huge number of applicants is probably what caused the job posting to close down—as of Friday, the LinkedIn posting included a message saying, "This job posting expired just now."

So, today's not the day you'll be paid money to eat chocolate. But this is a great reminder to always keep your eye on job posting sites, even if you've got a gig already—You never know what weird and wonderful job might show up!

Here's What Jack's Missing Facial Hair Could Mean for Upcoming Episodes of 'This Is Us'

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If you're a fan of Gilmore Girls, This Is Us or even just Milo Ventimiglia in general, you know that the facial hair he's been sporting for much of his adult life and professional career post-Gilmore Girls has been something of a trademark. 

According to a series of footage posted to Twitter by Ken Olin, executive producer of This Is Us, Ventimiglia's character Jack will be sans facial hair as the first season nears its end. 

Following the posts from Olin, fans have been speculating the meaning behind Jack's newly clean-shaven appearance. While some have suggested that perhaps the lack of 'stache marks a mid-life crisis for the father of three, most have concluded—after revealing Twitter pics from the actor himself—that the change means the show will be traveling back further than ever before, giving viewers insight into Jack's youth. 

Since Milo captioned one pic "Jack way back when," it seems like fans can count on this flashback theory to hold true. Only ~time~ will tell, though.

Almost Half of 20-Somethings Still Need Their Parents to Help Them with Rent

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Almost half of young people in their 20s are still getting financial help from their parents to cover expenses like rent. Surprised?

According to an analysis done by The New York Times, about 40 percent of 22 to 24-year-olds receive financial help from their parents for living expenses—about $3,000 a year on average.

The career you want to work in makes a difference in how much money you might get from your parents. Young people working in art and design get the most help, and those working personal service jobs (like home health aides and childcare workers) get the least. Where you live matters too, with urban millennials getting more help than rural ones. This all makes sense—If you're someone who's pursuing an arts career in the city, it's likely that you're not making much money while paying exorbitant amounts in rent. It would be hard to make that situation work without help, or with some extra non-arts-related jobs.

The figures come from interviews conducted by researchers at the University of Michigan for the Transition into Adulthood Supplement from 2007 to 2013.

Although this data shows that parents are willing to financially assist their children even into adulthood, a survey commissioned by MONEY showed that on average, parents think adult children should be financially independent by the time they are 25. The adult children disagreed, however, and said 27 is the magic number. So parents would like kids to stand on their own earlier than the kids expect.

It’s not easy making the transition into adulthood, but luckily for some millennials, their parents are willing to help them get back on their feet in times of trouble.

25 College Women Weigh In on Betsy DeVos

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Betsy DeVos is the Secretary of Education. The extraordinarily polarizing Donald Trump campaign contributor narrowly made it through Congress, with Vice President Mike Pence proudly casting a tie-breaking vote to confirm the president’s nominee.

While POTUS and his VP certainly believe in DeVos, with Pence writing on February 7 that in DeVos “we have one of America’s foremost advocates for educational opportunity and excellence,” not everyone agrees.

Critics of DeVos slam the fact that she has never gone to public school, never sent her children to public school and has no experience working in public school and her only merit for the position is that her mega-rich family has donated millions of dollars to the Republican Party.

We asked 25 college women what they think of DeVos and her new role — read their answers below.

“I think she bought her position. She is NOT qualified for the position by any means.”

-Dani, Winthrop College Class of 2017

“This is a clear example of the faulty party system. If the republicans were not scared of infuriating their party and the president, she never would have been confirmed and the country would be better off.”

-Lindsey, Clemson University Class of 2019

“I’m happy [about it].”

-Clare, Winona State Class of 2018

“Betsy DeVos is completely unqualified for this position. She has never been to public school or put her kids through public school, and she has no experience in public education whatsoever. She would not have gotten this position if she hadn't paid her way into the cabinet, and I am angry and scared for the children who will be affected by her ignorance in the future.”

-Linden, California Lutheran University Class of 2017

“You wouldn't hire me, an art student, to be the Secretary of Education. I have loans, went to public school, and was raised by a teacher. She has done none of those things. I am more qualified than DeVos (I use the term qualified lightly; and even so, it should really enforce that she is not great), and yet, somehow she got the job. She is unqualified and not representative of the job title. Who in the world would hire an unqualified woman?”

-Kellie, Savannah College of Art & Design Class of 2019

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“It feels something out of a dystopian novel, not something from reality. Our education system is already struggling compared to other countries, and now it's being run by someone who knows more about bottom lines than heart. “

-Rachel, Clemson University Class of 2018

“I like her. I went to public school my entire life and honestly it was awful. I wish I went to private school. My children will 100% go to private schools and I think getting a voucher is a great way to take back some of the taxes we would pay for public schools we never attend.”

-Emily, University of Minnesota Class of 2016

 “She’s an unqualified billionaire whose life would be better spent in peaceful retirement than screwing over the public education system even further.”

-Nurah, Tulane University Class of 2020

“Considering I am still in college, and plan on having children within the next 10 years, all I can hope is that this inexperienced twat will not screw up the public school system.”

-Theresa, University of West Florida Class of 2018

“I think it's downright disgraceful. The entire situation baffles me because her credentials are nonexistent. I do not feel comfortable in the slightest with her overseeing regulations for my education and my siblings. There is no way she can relate to a minority like me and I'm sure her policies will reflect that.”

-Ciarra, North Carolina A&T State University Class of 2018

“I think Betsy DeVos is probably the most unqualified person alive to be the Secretary of Education.”

-Meghan, The University of Michigan Class of 2019

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“I'm incredibly disappointed. How can someone who doesn't believe in public schools be education secretary? Even my very conservative friend who teaches in a public school agrees.”

-Maggie, Kenyon College Class of 2017

“Betsy DeVos' confirmation as Secretary of Education is an insult to our American education system. Not only is she extremely unqualified, but despite the fact that there was evidence that she was unqualified, she still got confirmed and that is shocking. In my lifetime, I've attended a private school, a public school, and a charter public high school. I have first-hand experience of seeing corruption in education systems, and the impact it has on students. If DeVos is to succeed as Secretary of Education, she must care about all students, rather than her own personal agenda. I love education and I'm extremely concerned about how DeVos' position will impact minority groups.”

-Celine, San Francisco State University Class of 2020

“I don't have a strong opinion about her. I think that she's unqualified for the position since the position shouldn't exist in the first place. There is no need for her department.”

-Tabitha, Armstrong State University Class of 2019

“Betsy DeVos is like Professor Umbridge from Harry Potter. She's unqualified to be in her position, is in her position to benefit herself and those above her, and she does not have best interest of the children. I'm scarred of what she'll do to our school systems. Not everyone can afford to go to a private or charter school, and not all private and charter schools are the best option for every child. She took this position for it's power but she has nothing positive to add to our school systems and I hope she has enough sense not to hurt the educational futures of many children in the United States.”

-Julia, University of Wisconsin-Madison Class of 2017

“As a Republican that has had experience teaching in public schools, I am deeply disappointed in her confirmation. The position of Secretary of Education should be held by someone who has an up close view of public schools and someone who has actually taught in a classroom.”

-Allie, Virginia Tech Class of 2019

“I think it's a complete joke. The fact that Pence had to break the tie shows how disliked she actually is. The Republican Party is the real life example of the blind leading the blind. Not only is she made of money and has no actual experience in education, but she bought off so many people in order to guarantee her being a part of the government. I know plenty of educators, a handful of them being my family, who are completely opposed and disgusted with the Senate confirming her. She knows nothing about the system and we need someone who knows how to connect with students, teachers, administrators, and knows how to reform the education system. We don't need someone who believes bears will just walk in a school and that's why we need guns.”

-Melissa, The University of Alabama Class of 2017

“Turns out that as long as you have a disgustingly large sum of money and fund the Republican Party's existence, you can get any role.”

-Anita, University of Victoria Class of 2018

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“At first I was vehemently opposed because I am passionate about education and I had heard such terrible things about her on social media. But I went on her website and came to her conclusion that she is not as bad as people make her out to be. She has donated so much of her time, not just money, to education betterment. However, I am concerned that she only got this position because of her wealth. I think there are definitely much more qualified people than her, but I am going to wait and she how her plans work out. I hope she doesn't take too much funding from public schools, though!”

-Jaclyn, Regent University Class of 2018

“She's so unqualified. I'm an elementary education major and her confirmation concerns me deeply. Her support of school vouchers and school choice will only widen the gaps that already exist for students. She has no experience in the field of public education at all and I feel like she has no grasp of what are students really need. We don't need guns to protect us from bears, we need good teacher training, adequate materials, and young moldable minds to fight back against this administration. I'm honestly so worried.”

-Kaitlin, University of Central Florida Class of 2018

“I am not surprised. Donald Trump is our President, so why wouldn't we just keep following the pattern of electing rich business people who know nothing about real work or having to struggle as our officials. America is great!!”

-Isabelle, St. Lawrence University Class of 2020

“She rocks!”

-Rebecca, Rutgers University Class of 2018

“Absolutely terrible choice. As someone majoring in child development, I am shocked and appalled at some of her responses to questions during her confirmation hearing, particularly regarding school choice and the rights of special needs children. It's blatantly obvious the job was given to her because her family bank rolled the way.”

-Alex, Georgia Southern University Class of 2018

“As a student with disabilities living in Florida I am very saddened that Betsy DeVos has been confirmed as Secretary of Education. She is unqualified and unfit to be the leader of our public schools. She has demonstrated that she is uninformed, not even knowing the difference between proficiency and growth. She has stated she wants to defund out public schools and promote schools for profit, this is a horrible idea, our schools need to be funded and stay public. Guns do not belong in our schools, period. She is not for federal funding of the IDEA act, an act which gives kids like me with disabilities the same opportunity as everyone else. I depend on the IDEA act and my IEP to get through college. What state I live in shouldn't be a deciding factor in if I should get the same opportunity as other students. Betsy DeVos has shown us that you can buy your way to the top, but can I, a student, buy my way through a state standardize test? No. Congratulations Betsy DeVos on your wrongful confirmation, you better buckle up and hang on, for we will never stop fighting for students rights.”

-Molly, Saint John’s River State Class of 2018

“I think it's the worst think this administration has done yet. All the prior nonsense has hurt the adult world. Betsy DeVos' confirmation will be hurting children now and for years to come. She has less experience than any secretary prior, believes that all kids should just 'go to private school', and she supports the implementation of charter schools, which have been proven less effective than parental homeschooling. She is the living epitome of 'let them eat cake', and our children will suffer for it.”

-Caroline, University of Pittsburgh Class of 2019

Matt Damon Is More Excited About George Clooney's Twins Than George Clooney Is

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We all know that feeling of knowing somebody’s secret and having to force ourselves not to spill the beans. Worst. Feeling. Ever. Matt Damon has known that George Clooney and wife Amal are expecting twins for a while and is super relieved that the news is finally out.

“I was working with him last fall and he pulled me aside on set and I mean, I almost started crying,” Damon shared on Entertainment Tonight Canada.

When Clooney told Matt that his wife of nearly three years is pregnant, Amal was only eight weeks along. Damon was the one who apparently advised Clooney to hold off on broadcasting the news, telling him, “Are you out of your mind?! Don’t tell anybody else! Don’t tell anybody else! Don’t you know the 12-week rule?”

Now that the cat is out of the bag, we can all share in Matt's excitement for the Clooney twins to arrive. I mean, come on! With George and Amal for parents, they are sure to be adorable.

'Ghost,''Microaggression' and 'Binge-Watch' Are All in Merriam-Webster's Dictionary Now

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Merriam-Webster added more than 1,000 words to the dictionary on Tuesday, USA Today College reports. So next time your parents ask you what the heck "face-palm" means, tell them to look it up!

According to Merriam-Webster, "these are words that have demonstrated frequent and increasing use in a variety of sources, and are therefore likely to be encountered by a reader—and should be in the dictionary."

“The words range from the scientific to the conversational, and have all been added to the dictionary because they have established themselves in the English language,” Merriam-Webster added. 

For example, binge-watchphoto-bomb and humblebrag have made it in now that we're in the era of Netflix and selfie culture. And of course, online dating has brought us the new Merriam-Webster entry for "ghost." It's no longer just a "disembodied soul" but also a verb meaning "to abruptly cut off all contact with (someone, such as a former romantic partner) by no longer accepting or responding to phone calls, instant messages, etc." What a time to be alive!

In addition, Merriam-Webster added new medical terms such as EpiPen and urgent care and political acronyms like SCOTUS and FLOTUS. The verbs throw shade and geek out are also new dictionary entries. And as college students, we're already super familiar with new entries like microaggression, first world problem and safe space.

"All of these words have been observed, collected, and researched, with many examples in context used to write definitions that explain both basic meanings and specific usage," Merriam-Webster said. 

These words show how our language is ever-evolving, and Merriam-Webster is already at work on the next batch of words.

You can check out other words Merriam-Webster added here

 

The 4-Piece MAC x Kiesza Collection Is Perfect for Redheads

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MAC is known for its collabs with the biggest celebs. The brand has worked with Mariah Carey, Rihanna, Caitlyn Jenner, and so many more of our favorite celebs. The latest star to imagine a makeup line for the makeup giant is Kiesza, the talented gal behind pop hit "Hideaway." The Mac x Kiesza collection may be small, but it’s ~totally Kiesza~. This mini collection is gorgeous for everyone, but is especially suited for redheads with a pale skin tone, like Kiesza.

The line contains a soft rosy brown matte lipstick named Dearly Beloved ($17) and a liquid lipstick called Thunder Kiss Vamplify ($21), which is chocolatey and super pigmented, just the way we like them. There’s also the Point Blank Liquidlast Liner ($21) and the Cork Big Brow Pencil ($21) made with redheads in mind.

Unfortunately, the collection can't be found everywhere, but it is online at maccosmetics.com, and in select stores throughout the country. Get it fast!

President Trump Has Signed 3 Executive Orders Aimed at Reducing Crime

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President Trump signed three executive orders on Thursday “designed to restore safety in America” as part of the swearing in ceremony for U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions.

The first of the orders aims to reduce crime and improving public safety. The order directs Sessions to create a new Task Force on Crime Reduction and Public Safety and will develop strategies to reduce crime, including “illegal immigration, drug trafficking and violent crime," according to CNN.

The second order addresses drug cartels and human trafficking, and calls for federal agencies to "increase intelligence" sharing among law enforcement partners, CNN reports. According to AOL, it calls for law enforcement agencies to "make dismantling drug cartels a high priority."

Speaking on the order, Trump said, “I am directing the Department of Justice and Homeland Security to undertake all necessary and lawful action to break the back of the criminal cartels that have spread across our nation and are destroying the blood of our youth.”

The last order calls for laws on crimes against police officers to be examined—and could mean that in the future, more actions could be prosecuted as crimes against law enforcement. “It's a shame what's been happening to our great, truly great law enforcement officers. That's going to stop as of today,” Trump said at the signing ceremony.

While Trump talked "law and order" a lot on the campaign trail, saying he would crack down on high-crime cities like Chicago, Bruce Buchanan, a University of Texas political science professor, told The New York Times that the three executive orders didn't actually say much about specific policy changes.

"It sounds like he is attempting to make it appear as if he is pushing forward policy positions that he wants to take some credit for," Buchanan told the Times. "He wants to be in the papers for having endorsed things he is generally in favor of, even though there’s nothing really new."

 

OMG, Rosie O’Donnell's New Twitter Avatar is Her as Steve Bannon

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It’s no secret that President Donald Trump dislikes Rosie O’Donnell. During a 2006 Entertainment Tonight interview, Trump stated, “Rosie O'Donnell is disgusting—both inside and out. If you take a look at her, she's a slob. How does she even get on television? If I were running The View, I'd fire Rosie. I'd look her right in that fat, ugly face of hers and say, ‘Rosie, you're fired.’ We're all a little chubby but Rosie's just worse than most of us. But it's not the chubbiness — Rosie is a very unattractive person, both inside and out.” Yeah. When Trump says"nobody has more respect for women" than he does, remember that quote.

According to a timeline created by CNN, Trump has been publicly attacking O’Donnell for over a decade. He's called her "my nice fat little Rosie,""a total trainwreck" and "a true loser." She's hit back as well, calling Trump "a snake-oil salesman" and an "ass," but she's never commented on his appearance. What better next step in this long-running feud than for O'Donnell to play Trump's controversial chief strategist, Steve Bannon, on Saturday Night Live? After all, we all know Trump is frequently wounded by the show, and reportedly was upset when a woman portrayed his press secretary, Sean Spicer.

From the beginning of the election cycle, Saturday Night Live executed skits that portrayed Trump as an unfit and unqualified presidential nominee. With his recent win, SNL has been portraying many of Trump’s cabinet members as equally unqualified. Kate McKinnon retired her Hillary Clinton wig to take on Kellyanne Conway and Betsy DeVos. And of course, Melissa McCarthy made a guest appearance as Sean Spicer. While it's uncertain if O’Donnell’s new Twitter avatar is a masterclass in trolling Steve Bannon or a preview for this weekend's SNL, O’Donnell did confirm she's willing to take on the role.

In the meantime, all we can do is sit and wait. But if O'Donnell does play Bannon on Saturday, I think we can all expect to hear from President Trump on Twitter.

Kourtney Kardashian’s Secret to Shiny Hair Will Change Your Life

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To say that Kourtney Kardashian is super healthy is an understatement. She's very into making avocado smoothies, working out with her sisters and eating gluten-free, dairy-free food... and it shows! Not only is she super fit, but she also has gorgeous, shiny hair. But diet isn't the only explanation for the oldest Kardashian's perfect mane: the pretty lady just shared her secret to shiny hair on her app, and it’s SO easy!

“Since people are always asking me how I keep my hair shiny, I wanted to do a story on my all-natural tips for healthy hair,” Kourtney says in the video. “I mix two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar with a big glass of water and drink this mixture twice a day. I also use apple cider vinegar as a shampoo to clean my hair every so often. Using apple cider vinegar will naturally balance your hair's pH levels and leave your hair actually clean and super shiny.” We already knew that apple cider vinegar was awesome, but Kourtney’s hair is the definite proof that ACV is magical. Just FYI, you can also take a bath with apple cider vinegar to treat a sunburn.

Quick, go to a grocery store near you and buy this multi-use magic potion! Check out Kourtney's full video below.

Drew Barrymore's Daughter Loses It Every Time She Goes to Disney World, & TBH, Same

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Moms can be so uncool sometimes. Five-year-old Olive Kopelman got her first taste of that when mom Drew Barrymore posed next to her in Disney World while she was stretched out on the ground, most likely screeching, “I just can’t even.”

Disney World is amazing. And sure, it’s the happiest place on earth, as they say. But everyone knows that feeling of desperation when, after waiting in line for hours, in what feels like 1,000 degree weather, you’re just over it.

Drew shared stories of her most recent trips to Disney World with her kids, Olive and Frankie, on Thursday's episode of Late Night With Seth Meyers.

“If you've ever taken your kid to Disneyland or Disney World, it all ends at some point in mayhem,” says Barrymore. 

This wasn't Olive's first meltdown, as her mom brought photographic evidence of a previous tantrum at Disneyland, too.

Ugh, to be five and dressed up in a princess dress on an all-expense-paid vacay again.

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Hillary Clinton's Tweet About Trump's Travel Ban Being Blocked Is Savage

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On Thursday, the Federal Appeals Court refused to reinstate President Donald Trump’s travel ban to seven Muslim-majority countries, citing a lack of evidence that the countries were truly threatening, as well as potential evidence of discrimination in the ban. While the president might have expected this outcome, given that judges were already skeptical of Trump’s travel ban to begin with, he was furious—and quickly shot off a tweet about the situation.

Just hours after President Donald Trump’s routine Twitter tirade, Hillary Clinton took to the platform to express what many believed to be a mocking of Donald Trump’s defeat.She tweeted, “3-0,”which referred to the unanimous vote by the three-judge panel that blocked the travel ban.

All Clinton had to do was type three little characters to let us all know what she thinks of Trump's presidency so far. While she isn't our president, at least we can count on her to provide us with a little humor for the next four years.

Protestors Physically Blocked Education Secretary Betsy DeVos From Entering a Public School

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Protestors temporarily blocked Education Secretary Betsy DeVos as she attempted to enter a public school in Washington on Friday, CNN reports. Protestors holding signs surrounded DeVos as she arrived at Jefferson Middle School Academy.

DeVos turned around and walked away, an ABC 7 video shows. As she got into her SUV and drove away, one protestor shouted “Go back! Shame, shame!” The protest was organized by the Washington Teachers’ Union, according to the Huffington Post.

DeVos later entered the school peacefully (through a different entrance) to meet with students and faculty. She addressed the protestors in a statement later that afternoon.

“I respect peaceful protest, and I will not be deterred in executing the vital mission of the Department of Education” it read. “No school door in America will be blocked from those seeking to help our nation’s school children.”

Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser tweeted about the demonstration, saying that “This bears repeating: Protest – peaceful protest – is fine but we do not condone violence towards anyone.” The second part of the tweet said, “DC has the fastest growing urban school district in America. We welcome @BetsyDeVos & anyone who wants to learn more about our schools.”

DeVos faced vociferous opposition before her confirmation, with many saying she is not qualified for the position. Critics argued that she lacked the experience to handle public schools, as she has never worked in public schools, attended them herself or sent her children to them. They also take issue with her support for school voucher programs that take money away from public institutions so children can attend private schools.

She was confirmed on Tuesday after Vice President Mike Pence broke a 50-50 vote in the Senate.


This Porn Site Wants to Give People in Utah the Sex Ed They Can't Get in School

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If people in Utah try to watch some porn on the site xHamster, they're going to get a popup—asking if they want to learn more about sex ed, according to Cosmopolitan. The popup gives Utah users the option to be redirected to a series of (PG-13) xHamster sex education videos called The Box, which the company's apparently been working on since last year.

This comes after Utah lawmakers rejected a bill that would have given parents the choice of opting their children into comprehensive sex education classes. Right now, the state’s standard is abstinence-only, Vocativ reported. And research has shown that abstinence-only programs don't actually stop teens from having sex, or make them any "purer."

Case in point: Utahns were declared to buy online porn at a higher rate than the rest of America in a 2009 report. Last April, Governor Gary Herbert called porn a “public health hazard," CNN reported.

In a blog post, xHamster explained its decision to reroute traffic to a sex education site.

“Today, the Utah legislature voted against comprehensive sex ed in schools in favor of abstinence education. Ironically, over the past few years, politicians in the state have also waged a war on porn, worried that it provides inauthentic views of sexuality,” the blog post began.

“While we love porn, we don’t think that it should be relied on for sex ed any more than Star Wars is a substitute for science class. Utahns consume the most porn per capita of any state in the nation. Let’s see if we can turn the thirstiest state in the nation into the most sexually aware."

Ashley Biden Launches a Line of Hoodies That Benefit Charity

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We have to talk about Ashley Biden's new clothing line, Livelihood. Her socially conscious label merges comfort and charity, and it's a winning combo. Ashley will be donating all of the proceeds from her new line back to local communities. Honestly, I didn't expect any less from Joe Biden's fam. With this initiative, Ashley hopes to get people more involved in supporting their local neighborhoods as well as giving back to those in need. To learn more about her mission, check out getinvolvedinyourhood.com. Her line includes a range of luxe hoodies for women, men, and children, and is available at Gilt.  Wearing trendy clothes while making a difference is an awesome feeling, so why not cop yourself a hoodie?

4 DIY Parties To Throw For Your Friends This Year

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Throwing a party can be stressful, but it shouldn't have to be. You need to think of what will keep your guests entertained but you don't want to go broke. If you're looking for activities to bond with your family and friends on a budget, a DIY party is a bomb idea. Doing it yourself can make the planning fun, plus you have the freedom to make your vision come to life. There are two ways to have a DIY party; you can either do all the DIYing beforehand, or you can have your guests do crafts as a bonding exercise. To throw a party DIY style, though, you should plan ahead and have a theme. Think of something all of your guests will enjoy. For example, in Febuary, before Valentine's Day, you could have a "Single Ladies" party or a love-themed party. Check these four party ideas, all DIY-style.

1. Single Gals Valentine's Day Party 

This party should be full of hearts, pink and red colors. Make different decorations that people can take home with them like a jar of love. Buy little mason jars and decorate them with red, white or pink wrapping paper of you choice. You can also get heart stickers and stick them all over. Inside the jar, put kind quotes that will leave a smile on the recipient's face. 

Play around with your V-Day candy! Though plain chocolate in a box is delicious, it can be a lot better if you get creative with it. Why just have Twix when you can have a Twix Candy Bourbon Milkshake? Your guests will go balistic when you recite the ingredients. 

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup good quality bourbon 
  • 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt

To make the milkshake:

  • 3 scoops good quality vanilla ice cream
  • 1/4 cup brewed espresso, chilled 
  • 2 tablespoons good quality bourbon 
  • 1 tablespoon salted bourbon caramel 
  • 2 small Twix Fun Size
  • Whipped cream, for topping
  • Flaky sea salt, for topping

More cocktails like these, a few words of kindness here and there, and you will have the happiest guests.

2. Baking Party

Most people love sweets. Especially when it's hot, sweet dough coming straight out of the oven. Throw a baking party and have your guest decorate their own cookies or cupcakes. Have you even gone to the patisserie and wanted everything that was displayed? Or are you the kind of person who can picture that one cupcake being made? Throw a bunch of ingredients on a table and have everyone make their own mixtures. Hell, make it a competition. See who can make the best cookie or who gets more creative. Darth Jayder, a student at the State University of New York at Old Westbury says, "I would go crazy at a baking party. I would make red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting and melted chocolate, of course! I would add a raspberry cheesecake cupcake to that too. It sounds like heaven."

3. Social Media Party

If you're a true millennial, you can't wait until you make that next Instagram post where you show off how happy or pretty you look. You have you own reality show on Snapchat and Twitter is your diary. So why not throw a party all about that? Invite friends over and have different photobooth sections. Make edible decor and serve cool drinks. There are a bunch of cheap photo booth props you can buy from Amazon. Have a chalkboard or a white board in the back so people can write or draw whatever they please. Get some wrapping paper and other tools, such as glitter and confetti, to make cute party hats.

Related: How to Throw the Ultimate 'Bachelorette' Viewing Party

4. Super Bowl Party

It honestly does not matter whether you like football or not, this party will be a blast. In case you're not a football fan and some of friends aren't either, you can just enjoy the treats. What makes this creative process easy is that everything has to be football related and all your food will be super American. You get to make everything look either like a football or a football field. Johanne Lamothe from University at Buffalo says, "I only watch the Superbowl for the half-time show and the food." It is safe to say that Johanne is not alone in this situation. 

Stick with green and brown decor and always choose easy snacks such as chips and guac or popcorn. 

Also, make sure to incorporate football terms. 

DIY parties are awesome, but to be honest, people will only enjoy the party if you do. So be positive and enjoy all your hard work!

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MAC Cosmetics's Newest Eyeliner is a Total Game-Changer

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Anyone who has ever attempted to get that perfectly precise, super sharp eyeliner look knows that it is a struggle. And if you want wings? You'd better set aside an extra 15 minutes to make sure you have enough time to get them exactly right. Luckily, MAC's newest eyeliner invention is about to make our lives TONS easier.

Makeup artist Michael Patterson previewed the brand's newest eyeliner on Instagram backstage at New York Fashion Week - and the design is a game changer. Instead of your typical pen or pencil, the applicator is shaped like a pizza cutter. (You know, the one with the rolling wheel.) Yes, you'll now be able to roll your eyeliner on, resulting in insanely precise lines.

 

Patterson even posted a video of the eyeliner in action, and commenters were freaking out, natch:

 

It's looking like the eyeliner will be available in three different shades (that we know of so far anyways!): matte black, glossy black and matte brown. Considering matte anything is trendy AF right now, we're going to want to pick one up if only for the shine-free finish alone.

The jury is out on when MAC will make it available, but we do know that this is the stuff eyeliner dreams are made of - so it'll definitely be worth the wait.

Quiz: Which Hollywood Heartthrob Would Be Your V-Day Date?

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Don't have anyone to spend Valentine's Day with? Well, how does a date with your Hollywood crush sound? Take this quiz to find out which Hollywood heartthrob you should spend V-Day with.

 

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