February 2012
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WatchI went to see 1964 last night…during this song, they told everyone in the audience to call someone who wasn’t with them to share “In My Life”…
Loved the 35-song show. Great night.
There are places I remember All my life though some have changed Some forever, not for better Some have gone and some remain All these places have their moments With lovers and friends I...
“Planned Parenthood also retweeted one of its followers, Philadelphia Weekly...”
– From Planned Parenthood tweets picture of all-male panel at hearing on birth control by Jonathan Easley of The Hill.
Those guys did kinda look like fat cats sitting around the table yesterday. Yay for women’s rights!
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Oh, Oklahoma voters. How do you pick these people?...
Last week, I did something I very rarely do (for the sake of my sanity and blood pressure) - I read the local newspaper’s Opinion page. I ran across this letter to the editor that prompted me to go on a crazy tumblrant. The tumblr platform was being a weirdsmobile & wouldn’t let me post, probably a good thing. So I ‘saved as draft’ so I could cool off a little about yet...
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January 2012
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People of Color Organize: Racism 101: A... →
stufficareabout:
peopleofcolor:
This is a guide to answer some of your racial questions. I am not sure why we still need to explain some of these things in the year 2012 but here it is!
Please distribute widely.
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What Martin Luther King, Jr. Day should NOT be...
Today, on the day to celebrate MLK, I was happy to see quotes and notes of appreciation for the great work that Dr. King did to advance civil rights and social justice in his shortened time on earth. Then, I saw something that took me aback. An unnamed high school acquaintance and pastor posted this on his facebook today and made me sick:
Good morning all, today is MLK Day. I hope we realize...
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“I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes.
Because if you are making...”
– http://journal.neilgaiman.com/2011/12/my-new-year-wish.html (via neil-gaiman)
December 2011
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Dave Sittler update
The poster of the original video added this email received from the Tulsa World higher ups today:
Mr. Allen,
Thank you for your email concerning the private conversation that Dave Sittler had with Oklahoma State University Coach Bill Young on Dec. 28 after a Fiesta Bowl news conference
Mr. Sittler’s choice of words was unfortunate and not representative of the standards we expect at the Tulsa...
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"Who do you want to rape?" →
electricpencils:
Apparently a frat in Vermont circulated a survey amongst its members and that was one of the questions.
So, some stereotypes exist for a reason, you see?
Ho. Ly. Shit. And what does the associate vice president for campus and student life have to say about it? The question was “incredibly offensive and inappropriate”. Srsly. Way, way more than that Annie Stevens....
November 2011
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And now, Syracuse.... →
Just a week ago, I was writing a pissed off tumblr post about the Penn State situation. And now, today another school with another potential child abuse case on its hands. This one is in the early stages of the police investigation (according to the OTL link above), but OHEMGEE!
My initial thought when I heard the tweets was sadness, followed by a bit of hope that at least victims seemed to begin...
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Read & decide for yourself: Grand jury report on... →
First - a warning - the report is graphic. And disturbing. But needs to be read as you formulate an opinion on this case.
Second - while I hate to even say this, Sandusky is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. While I have no doubt that this evidence is immense and damning, even he still gets his day in court.
That said, some quick thoughts ….
I posted this quote from Desmond...
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Earthquake insensitive :(
So. There was a 4.7 earthquake, with a 3.4 aftershock centered in Prague (which I believe is eastish not too far from okc). Everyone on my social medias is raving about it and I didn’t feel anything. At all. This is kind of bumming me out!
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“Minds are like parachutes - they only function when open. -Thomas Dewar”
– When I saw this quote come across my Twitter, I thought about what a great statement this is. Then I began to ponder the source, Thomas Dewar. Hmm….who was this Dewar, as the only Dewar I know comes in the form of liquid libations. Surprisingly enough, after some googling, this Lord Thomas...
October 2011
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The unsanctity of marriage - Kardashian edition
In light of the recent divorce news coming out of Hollywood from their newest couple, I thought it was an appropriate time for a mini rant. So…
Why the hell is this news?? They are ‘celebrities’ (if I use the term loosely) … who engaged in an apparent publicity mongering reality tv-based tour du jour. This is sickening. Like there isn’t enough real news to go around...
“If you are neutral on situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.” - Desmond Tutu
Choose wisely.
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“I still say female’s have no place in motor racing anywhere in the world....”
– From ESPNW - Danica Patrick ends IndyCar career on tragic day [comments section]
OK - So we all know that I’m a sportsaholic. Most people have also figured out that I’m a female - who srsly dislikes sexism. So when a friend of mine pointed out this comment on the story regarding Danica...
To all those anti-Occupy people bragging about how...
This!!! Ha. #IStillNeedAJob
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Which Nobel Prize Should You Try To Win?
fakescience:
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“We cannot achieve democracy and lasting peace in the world unless women obtain...”
– Via MSNBC article on this year’s 3 Nobel Peace Prize-winning women, Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Liberian peace activist Leymah Gbowee and democracy proponent Tawakkul Karman of Yemen.
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“You wanna be commander in chief? You can start by standing up for the men and...”
– President Obama- Addressing all the GOP candidates, who stayed quiet as the debate crowd booed a gay soldier serving in Iraq (via cornachio)
[Politics can become so much of a chore for these people. And I can (sometimes) understand that - even if I don’t agree. But human rights? How can you...