This announcement strikes close to home. It is a good reminder of why, even though Title IX was a leap forward for women, women’s rights are still vulnerable. This is especially true in these times of financial stress. Women, and the men who support them, must be vigilant that cirriculum cuts if required, are evenhanded. [...]
Archive for May, 2009
No Volleyball?
Posted in 51 Percent, Feminism, I Own My Vote, just say no deal, PUMA PAC, The New Agenda, women, tagged ERA, Quinnipaic, Title IX, Volleyball, Women's Rights, Women's Sports on May 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Worth a Thousand Words?
Posted in Feminism, I Own My Vote, just say no deal, Politics, PUMA PAC, The New Agenda, tagged Abuse, ACLU, Detainee, Obama, Photos, Senate, Zelikow on May 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
ABC has reported that President Obama will fight the release of additional detainee abuse photos, that the ACLU has requested. http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2009/05/president-oba-5.html See the ACLU’s response HERE. Yah, why release more proof of your miscreant behavior, when you or someone in Congress might get sued for it…. And, all this on the heels of Philip Zelikow’s testimony [...]
Jewish Heritage Month
Posted in 51 Percent, Feminism, I Own My Vote, just say no deal, Politics, PUMA PAC, The New Agenda, tagged Jewish Heritage Month on May 13, 2009 | 1 Comment »
In case you didn’t know, May is National Jewish Heritage Month. What are your doing to commemorate our history? Do a Google of “jewish support of the american revolution” and you will get around 226,000 hits. Think of people like Hayim Soloman, or these folks, without whom there would not be a United States. Compare what Benjamin [...]
US Wins a Seat on the UN Human Rights Council
Posted in 51 Percent, Feminism, I Own My Vote, just say no deal, PUMA PAC, The New Agenda, tagged Clinton, Human Rights, Rice, United Nations on May 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Associated Press reports that the United States won her first seat on the UN Human Rights Council yesterday HERE. As you may remember, the USA was required to produce a pledge to the Council, which the ACLU felt left several human rights points obscure. The Pledge can be found in the linked ACLU page on [...]
Katherine Hepburn
Posted in 51 Percent, Feminism, Great American Women, I Own My Vote, just say no deal, Politics, PUMA PAC, The New Agenda, tagged American Actress, Katherine Hepburn on May 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
“Sometimes I wonder if men and women really suit each other. Perhaps they should live next door and just visit now and then.” Born this day, May 12th: Katherine Hepburn was named the greatest American Actress in 1999, by the American Film Institute. Her personality and independent nature were the stuff of legend. Her personal [...]
Remembering Sichuan
Posted in Feminism, I Own My Vote, just say no deal, Politics, PUMA PAC, The New Agenda, tagged Breeding Center, China, Earthquake, NGO, Panda, Reconstruction, Sichuan on May 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
A year ago today, a 7.9 earthquake decimated homes, schools and lives in Sichuan Province, China. In an area still rattling nerves with aftershocks, the government is racing to meet the goal of housing all earthquake victims by 2010. Recent speculations aside, earthquakes happen and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. In [...]
Monday Ketchup – 090511
Posted in 51 Percent, Feminism, I Own My Vote, just say no deal, Politics, PUMA PAC, The New Agenda, tagged Columbia, environment, fair labor practice, McChrystal, McKiernan, Plastic, Rape, Sri Lanka, toxins, Uri L’Tzedek, War Crimes on May 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This latest small study is a window into our everyday life. Women working to defend their environment were tested and toxins were found. Perfumes, air and car fresheners, soaps, softeners, waxes, scented plastics, and the manufacturing sites themselves should all be viewed suspiciously.
Roxana Saberi Freed
Posted in 51 Percent, Election, Feminism, I Own My Vote, journal, just say no deal, Politics, PUMA PAC, The New Agenda, tagged Espionage, Iran, Japan, Journalistic Freedom, Saberi, USA on May 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
ABC reports Saberi will be freed: Iran Frees Jailed U.S. Journalist Roxana Saberi Iranian-American Wins Appeal, Won’t Serve Her Eight-Year Prison Term on Espionage By LARA SETRAKIAN and AFSHIN ABTAHI April 23, 2009— [American journalist Roxana Saberi was freed from a Tehran prison today after an Iranian court suspended her eight-year sentence handed down after [...]
Happy Cinco de Mayo!
Posted in 51 Percent, Feminism, I Own My Vote, just say no deal, Politics, PUMA PAC, The New Agenda, women, tagged Boston, Cinco de Mayo, Franco-Mexican War, Hate, Jay Severin, Michael Savage, Racism on May 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
What Quaker Dave said HERE. If you live in the Boston Area follow his links and make some calls. Read what Wiki says about Cinco de Mayo HERE, and the Franco-Mexican War HERE. While we’re at it, let’s celebrate today’s British success in the REPULSION of the hatemongers. These guys have had far too much influence [...]
Monday Ketchup – 090504
Posted in 51 Percent, Feminism, journal, just say no deal, Politics, PUMA PAC, The New Agenda, tagged 100 Days, Australia, Bankruptcy, Berkshire, Boxer, Buffet, Carbon Trade, Drought, Euna Lee, Iran, Japan, Klamath Dam, Laura Ling, Lois Wolk, Mortgage, Obama, Rudd, S4980-4984, Saberi, SB460, Water Rights on May 4, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Last week amendment S4980-4984, a bill submitted to prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability, was defeated by this cast of characters. Senator Barbara Boxer had this to say: Mortgage Modification Amendment Would Have Helped 385,000 California Homeowners Facing Foreclosure Thursday, April 30, 2009 [Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) today spoke [...]
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Project Syndicate- Why Europe Still Needs Nuclear Deterrence May 17, 2012 Imants Liegis, et al.
- Who is Responsible for the Greek Tragedy? May 17, 2012 Mohamed A. El-Erian
- Greece Must Exit May 17, 2012 Nouriel Roubini
- Dandelion Salad
- Executive Order-Blocking Property of Persons Threatening the Peace, Security, or Stability of Yemen by Barack Obama
- Three significant and inter-related developments for America’s war plans for full spectrum dominance by Finian Cunningham
- Chris Hedges: All Hope Is In the Street + A conversation on totalitarian political structures
- Alternet.org
- FDA – Recalls
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Bird Song
- reuters.com/article/2012/0… 2 months ago
- RT @reuters: Rush Limbaugh loses another sponsor over Sandra Fluke remarks reut.rs/yLtkNi 2 months ago
- Does Rush Limbaugh’s apology put his ‘slut’ comment behind him? Not likely - CSMonitor.com csmonitor.com/USA/Elections/… 2 months ago
- Virginia Police Arrest 31 At Women’s Rights Demonstration thkpr.gs/zwOyl3 via @thinkprogress 2 months ago
- Right-Wing Media Revive Myth That Health Care Waivers Are Political Favors bit.ly/wWA0pJ 2 months ago
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