I read the news today, oh boy

[zimboptoo]

A huge oil spill caused by a collapsed oil rig reminded people that drilling for oil can harm the environment.

New research shows that men snorting oxytocin become more sensitive, empathetic, and open to positive reinforcement feedback

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[lex_of_green]

Another European country banned the wearing of burkas in public.

Wait -- what? There are so many things wrong with this I can't... even... I mean... Who on earth thought that was a good idea and what was their reasoning?

[lerite]

Please, PLEASE let some tropical country ban the wearing of shirts in public just to piss off the US. Having to cover our breasts oppresses women!

[zimboptoo]

I'm not sure how the US got involved here.

[thegelf]

Indeed.

[zoogeek]

Malawi wouldn't be the only country angry, nor would is just be the Muslims in those countries. A lot of tribes in East Africa are polygamous, including the Masaai.

It isn't just that the women are unmarried for a lot of these tribes either. They tell the girls that they'll become prostitutes if they aren't circumcised before marriage, even though female circumcision is now illegal in Tanzania (speaking specifically about interactions with the Masaai and the Hadzabe tribes).

[sphinxfeather]

My favorite bit about the arguments against the anti-polygamy law: "Every woman has the right to be under the shelter of a man."

Unless you're a prostitute, I guess.