This week's Rage & Softness

here’s what made me rage and what kept me soft this past week

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Without further ado, here’s what made me rage and what kept me soft this week:

Rage:

Reading:

I wish I didn’t know about “Kardashian Kloset”: “the online marketplace that invites fans of the first family of reality television to buy items already worn by the entire Kar-Jenner clan, kids included.” Also this: “Some may view this as just another branch of the growing family empire, but others, like fashion writer Emily Kirkpatrick, observe the endeavor as yet another grift: ‘There is absolutely nothing in this world these ladies won’t do for a check,’ Kirkpatrick writes.” I hate this family with every fiber of my being and wish they would go away.

Also clothing related (and disgusting): “According to the World Economic Forum, the production of clothing has about doubled since 2000, but the average garment is worn just seven to ten times.”

Israel continues to be a piece of shit: Israel Fired on Journalists in Lebanon Just Hours After Ceasefire Began.

Just say no to pipelines, goddamnit: Wisconsin grants Canadian pipeline permits around Bad River Reservation.

People are shocked that Gwen Stefani has come out full blown religious, but she’s talked about being Roman Catholic for years and she’s from Orange County, so… ? Also, it’s interesting that this is what is upsetting people, not the decades of cultural appropriation she’s committed. What is shocking (and gross) is that the app GS is advertising for has a partnership with by Mark “Marky Mark” Wahlberg—noted racist and all-around shitty person. Also, for the record: Gwen was never punk. She was never part of Riot Grrrl. I need people to stop referring to her as either.

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