A great post on Lipstick Lobbyist rounding up the recent collection of articles on how the economic downturn is uniquely affecting women sparks some interesting comments.The reality of Amendment 2. The reality of discrimination.
Oregon 150th Birthday Art Show. I love you OR! Thanks to ELM for the link.
Food deals for my chilly Boston loved ones.
I want to learn more about the Asian American experience, including (but not limited to) internment camps and current discussions about being Asian American in the US. Any advice about articles, books, movies, etc would be much appreciated!
The NY Times: One in 8 Million.
Also from the Times, "In Florida, Despair and Foreclosures."
As someone deeply concerned about civil rights and also over-criminalization and incarceration, I find the debate about hate crimes legislation to be really interesting....over on The Bilerico Project, the discussion continues about the Matthew Shepard Act.
Postcards to the President. "Never before has our country been so poised for change. For this reason, it is imperative that the LGBT community act now. The request is simple, flood the White House with postcards to President Obama asking him to urge Congress to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act. This grassroots effort has ignited with a strong focus in college communities - understanding that this generation of young gay friendly students has the power and resources to fan the flames. Our mission is to create an effect: thousands upon thousands of personalized American voices speaking directly to our newly appointed and inspirational leader, demanding equality."
“If I had my life to live again. I’d make the same mistakes, only sooner.” - Tallulah Bankhead
Listening to Neko Case, "The Needle Has Landed."
No comments:
Post a Comment