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By now, you’ve probably seen the controversial Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board ads. You know, the ones that feature photos of what appear to be a young girl’s legs splayed on a tiled bathroom floor with underwear around her ankles. The ads send the message that women are not only at fault for getting themselves raped—a societal bias reflected in and re-enforced by too many court decisions—it’s your fault if your friend gets raped, too.
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The Thin Line Between Dog Rescuing and Dog Hoardingnew
Dallas' animal rescuers want to save dogs from cruelty and neglect. But some need to be saved from themselves.
Dallas Observer |
Anna Merlan |
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Tags: Dog Rescuers, Stray Dogs in Dallas
The End of Family Planning in Texasnew
They say they defunded Planned Parenthood. But lawmakers' attack on family planning will cost Texas money, reduce access to healthcare and result in even more abortions.
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Tags: Texas, Planned Parenthood
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Dallas' animal rescuers want to save dogs from cruelty and neglect. But some need to be saved from themselves.
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Tags: Dog Rescuers, Stray Dogs in Dallas
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