Article Roundup 2.10

Happy Friday, ya'll. I know my posts haven't been necessarily rocking lately. My apologies. March will see the resurgence of many things...including my awareness of what is happening around the world and the time to write blog posts about those happenings. Until then, enjoy some posts...and can someone tell me who Lana Del Ray is and why I should know her?

Ellen vs. One Million Moms -- From the clip: "Here are the values I stand for. I stand for honesty, equality, kindness, compassion, treating people the way you’d want to be treated and helping those in need. To me, those are traditional values. That’s what I stand for…I also believe in dance.” - Ellen DeGeneres

Children With Swag

Senator adds "Every Semen is Sacred" amendment onto Oklahoma personhood bill

Eastern State Penitentiary is taking artists' proposals -- someone wanna do a play with me here?

Viola Davis Goes With Her Natural Hair for LA Times Mag

What Really Fuels the HIV/AIDS Epidemic in Black America?

New Broadway Performances Announced for Autistic Children and Families

Long Story Short (on Merrily We Roll Along...)

10 States Freed from 'No Child Left Behind' Requirements