The culture of groping runs deep at the TSA: Nilda C. Marugame, a TSA agent from Hawaii, claims that she faced sanctions from her superiors when she reported a sexual assault by co-worker who had generated similar complaints from two other women at the job-site. She says she was intimidated into signing an official retraction of her complaint. She's suing. (Thanks, Marilyn!)
TSA agent sues over on-the-job sexual assault
NPR's Guide to Gender Identity Terms
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Watch this stylish ska video about destroying the (literal) gender machine
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This dog hammock is the perfect blend of comfort for your dog and protection for your car
Everybody loves the plan. Well…in theory, that is. You pile the whole family into the car, including your favorite pooch, and you hit the road on an adventure. But by the time your fun is done, the backseat ends up looking like it's now your dog's new home. Covered in hair, dirt, and ugly scratches,… READ THE REST
Enter to win a $5,000 Amazon Smart Entertainment prize package full of cool gear
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Get a lifetime of Rosetta Stone, access to exclusive cheap flights, and more travel hacks for under $160
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