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I'm glad to read the Jaron Lanier thinks it's crucial to resist social pressures. Make me feel better about deleting my Facebook account.

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Well put Senator McCaskill. And I'm happy to have you representing my state. Cheers.

The question of marriage equality is a great American debate. Many people, some with strong religious faith, believe that marriage can only exist between a man and a woman. Other people, many of whom also have strong religious faith, believe that our country should not limit the commitment of marriage to some, but rather all Americans, gay and straight should be allowed to fully participate in the most basic of family values.

I have come to the conclusion that our government should not limit the right to marry based on who you love. While churches should never be required to conduct marriages outside of their religious beliefs, neither should the government tell people who they have a right to marry.

My views on this subject have changed over time, but as many of my gay and lesbian friends, colleagues and staff embrace long term committed relationships, I find myself unable to look them in the eye without honestly confronting this uncomfortable inequality. Supporting marriage equality for gay and lesbian couples is simply the right thing to do for our country, a country founded on the principals of liberty and equality.

Good people disagree with me. On the other hand, my children have a hard time understanding why this is even controversial. I think history will agree with my children.

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Happy Caturday, y'all!

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Or as I like to call them. 10 of the best. I suppose that makes me controversial. I'm ok with that.

The Most Controversial Music Videos of All Time

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Yep.

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Sound advice. 

Cartoon by Sam Gross. For more from this issue: http://nyr.kr/13HCLyr

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Give it a looksee, folks. It's not as bad as you think -- then or now.

What was Brooklyn like in 1974?

Jeans were less skinny and more flare-like, but other than that, you can get a better look at these photos shot by Danny Lyon.

He spent two months in the summer of 1974 shooting daily life in Fort Green, Park Slope, Bushwick, Bedford-stuyvesant, and other neighborhoods.

What Was Brooklyn Like in 1974?

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It looks like liquid metal to me and I like that very much. Even if it turns out to be an evil spawn of the T-1000, I'm okay with that. :)

Liberty Walk Lamborghini Aventador (by Sean Klingelhoefer)

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Hello, Richard Parker. 

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This is kinda what it feels like. 

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Happy MLK day folks. 

Father and son. Time Magazine photo (h/t Jon Weisman).

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Read it and trust it. 

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Newman

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It’s not your imagination, or a bad trip: Your couch could be trying to kill you.

Says science. (via motherjones)

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This is how they lock up bikes in Asheville. - w/ @kerbysmithson & @amberidaanne (Taken with Instagram)

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What happens to me if I watch too much of the #RNC.

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Pretty slickly produced little video.

Lights Out: Once you see the culprit behind this alien invasion, everything will make sense.

However, the fascinating blend between live-action and animation really steals the show.

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