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POPSWhy do you write these strong WOMEN characters? "We need equality, kinda now." People don't *expect* a strong leader to be female. As a result, her gender always seems to be her most remarkable trait--it undermines her abilities, her confidence, and everything else that would otherwise be noted had she been born male.
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POPSWe Deserve to Be Robbed Matt Taibbi's article is absolutely right on the mark. Unfortunately I found it impossible to clip in a way that would bring out the important points he makes to their fullest extent. Please read the entire piece at the link above. It certainly will have you thinking about where the priorities of country are leading us, and make you wonder if we really do not deserve to be ripped off as Matt says.
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POPSThe world is indeed cruel From the blog of Orbvious: "This blog is intended to raise awareness for the families and in particular the children that are being systematically abused by 'Social welfare authorities' around the world and in our particular case by the Australian family court system. Please take some time to read and become aware of the corruption and dishonesty faced by one family in their fight to protect their children from abuse."
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POPSAsian Americans Are People, We Get Offended! A list of Asian American terminology, both bad and acceptable ones, as well as a couple of things to keep in mind. I would personally add that you should not immediately come to the conclusion that we are all Chinese, but that's just me.