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The Real Casualties of the “Mommy Wars”

Hanna Rosin’s recent article, “The Case Against Breast-Feeding,” has, predictably, garnered a variety of attention and created plenty of controversy. In the article, Rosin recounts her own (largely successful) experiences with breast-feeding, while also documenting the often fanatical messages espoused by the “Breast is Best” devotees. Rosin’s article is incredibly comprehensive and thoroughly-researched, yet at its core is a sentiment far more important than the scientific research and motherly testimony Rosin provides… Continue reading

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Talkin’ ’bout my reputation: On the Media’s Bob Garfield suffers an ‘inhibition effect’ in recent interview with Yelp co-founder

Bob Garfield’s recent interview with Yelp co-founder Jeremy Stoppleman sounded less like an interview and more like an on-air promo piece for the popular online review site. Continue reading

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Student Quote of the Day

The question: What did you improve on between the last essay and this one? Student’s answer (as written on the back of his essay): “I think just being able to write an essay has gotten easier since I started being … Continue reading

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