Kashmir Hill's saved articles

Really interesting story, and definitely shows the ways in which the “Great Man” narrative (i.e., the idea that social change occurs through one or two individuals alone) can so easily erase the impact of women. Read more

So in summary: plan a weeknight dinner party.
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If you find yourself being hounded by debt collectors, here are some steps you should take. Read more

No, they are not the same - court fees typically arise from criminal conduct or some sort of interaction with the court system based on criminal behavior. Read more

It is disgusting to me, this criminalization of debt for poor people. We then levy fines, or put them in jail, thereby taking them away from their jobs (or the opportunity to find work). making them less able to pay. Read more

Jailing someone for owing debt is absurd. Jailing someone because a judge believes a defendant is actively defying court orders to avoid paying a debt is not. Whether the debt is valid or not, the worst thing you can do is fail to appear or refuse to comply with any other court orders (such as turning over financial… Read more

This may be a bit off topic, but for some reason I’m on a mailing list for the elderly. I keep getting information from the AARP, packages about Medicare, information on reverse mortgages. Guys I’m 27. Read more

This is what I’ve always found hilarious about people who go online on Facebook and Twitter and complain about the government knowing about them. Read more