In The News

[Content note: Kidnapping, terrorism, gun culture, racism, homophobia, death]

Tuesday State of Mind:

Three missing women, apparently kidnapped and held for years as prisoners, have been found alive inside a house in Cleveland. Wow.

Here is a piece on the neighbour who helped rescue the women.

A terror attack in Minnesota was disrupted by federal authorites. Thank goodness.

A vendor at an NRA convention was selling a target that bared a striking resemblance to President Obama.

The death toll from the disastrous building collapse in Bangladesh last month has risen above 700.

Lauryn Hill was sentenced to three months in federal prison for failing to pay taxes.

A company has developed a condom specifically for anal sex. Neat!

Swedish metal act Ghost B.C. are selling a black silicon dildo sculpted to look like their lead singer. Okay, sure. \m/

Neil Clark Warren seems like a total bonerkiller. I would not want him tagging along on a date with me.

A man used cat food to steal computers from his local Wal-Mart. I'm impressed by his ingenuity, honestly.

Eight footballers have revealed to officials that they are gay but afraid to come out for fear of retribution from homophobic fans.

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