adoption commodification / wtf

Because it can only get worse: Update

Short synopsis of previous story:  Couple adopts a baby from China. The adoptive father dies, leaving behind a trust for his kids.  Years later the adoptive mom dissolves the adoption and attempts to argue that child is no longer entitled to inheritance. Update:  Adoptive mother reportedly adopted another child from China shortly after the adoptive … Continue reading »

Sayonara.
wtf

Sayonara.

You may remember the dean of St. John’s University, Cecilia Chang, who was charged with stealing a million bucks from the school as well as using students as her personal servants.  Chang died during the trial, apparently by her own hand.  Here’s what the judge had to say: That could be one of the reasons … Continue reading »

Ten thousand somethings
can't see 'em / co-opting identity / still thinking / wtf

Ten thousand somethings

The concept:  To install 100 Jesus heads in public venues. For some years now, the artist  has used the emerging Jesus head as a symbol of our search for peace and self-realization. Because of the popularity of Western thought, communion, prayer and other Western practices in mainstream culture, the Jesus image has evolved into a … Continue reading »