A Detroit Prosecutor, Kym Worthy, is proposing that parents who miss teacher-conference meetings should do jail-time.
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Worst Parents Ever: Behold Bong Baby
There was a time when odd instances of child care could be shielded from the masses.
Meet the Newest Madden Stat: ‘Swagger’
NewsFeed has long been fascinated by the evolution of the term ‘swagger’ from an annoying sports cliche to an annoying music cliche to an annoying pop culture cliche. Now, finally, it’s an annoying video game cliche!
Dove’s “Real Beauty” Campaign: Seeking Models Only?
Dove, the company that’s been applauded for its “Real Beauty” campaign, where regular women (read: not models) of all shapes and sizes are used in their advertisements, might not be as inclusive as they would have us believe.
G-20 Protests: 10 Scenes from the Battlefield
Since June 18, Toronto police have arrested 562 protesters in conjunction with the G8 and G-20 conferences. No serious injuries have been reported, but the demonstrations turned destructive by the conference’s end, with cars lit …
Massachusetts Condom Controversy: How Young is Too Young?
Simmer down — the Provincetown, Mass. school district taking heat for its decision to give out condoms to students who request them from a nurse or counselor — without parental permission — did not, in fact, plan to give …
Woman Dressed As Sumo Wrestler Attacks Ex
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The Match.com of Sperm Banks?
Where do you turn when you want to ensure your child will be beautiful? Why, the Internet of course!
The Top Five Hippie Holidays
The summer solstice may be over and the days may be getting shorter, but don’t fret, hippies — there are still days to celebrate.
Bobby Fischer’s Remains to be Exhumed
If it were an opening gambit in chess, it would certainly be bold: the remains of chess champion Bobby Fischer are to be exhumed in order to settle a paternity claim, an Icelandic court has ruled.
Roadside Controversy Looms With ‘Right to Die’ Billboards
The organization Final Exit Network is putting up billboards to let you know that you have the “right to die.”
Why is L.A. Shuttering Marijuana Dispensaries?
The era of medical marijuana on every corner in Los Angeles is over.