W. Lotus’ Reading List: Ain’t-a That Good News

I apologize for spreading my pain last night in the form of anger-inducing news articles. I’ll make it up today by only sharing good news.

  • Earlier this year, the Peace Corps decided same-sex domestic partners can apply to serve together. While opposite-sex, married couples were able to serve together, that option had previously not been available to same-sex couples. The Peace Corps changed that policy even before the U.S. Supreme Court got around to ruling on DOMA and California’s Prop. 8. This is what equality looks like.
  • In more good news, Trader Joe’s is another corporation that understands the importance of paying its employees a living wage. Sounds like another place I need to make sure to shop at whenever I can.
  • James Martin is one of many graduates from Florida Atlantic University (FAU) this year. His degree is in molecular biology. His GPA was 3.9. Also, he is 17. What more can I say about that?
  • Now go take the good feelings these stories gave you and go have fun over on the 11 Google Services with hidden treats in them.