Entries from September 2008

September 28, 2008

One Debate. Two Bracelets.

It was perhaps one of the best moments of the debate: “I’ve got a bracelet too.”

Some reports have said that Sgt Ryan Jopek’s mother has asked that Obama stop wearing the bracelet, stating that she wanted him to know her son’s name, but did not wish for it to be a [...]

September 21, 2008

I Like Polar Bears Too, Eve

Eve Ensler, vagina warrior and creator of V-Day, loves empowerment. She loves seeing strong woman setting bold examples for us all. Sarah Palin ain’t one of those women. The fabulous America playwright, performer, feminist and activist best known for “The Vagina  Monologues” tells us why…

Drill, Drill, Drill
I am having Sarah Palin nightmares. I dreamt last [...]

September 19, 2008

Palin Supports Aerial Hunting: A Video

September 12, 2008

Get Out Her Vote!

September 11, 2008

John McCain’s Latest Lies

Oh John McCain. I want to like you, I really do. But sex ed. to kindergartners? Come on now. That ain’t classy.

September 9, 2008

Charging for Rape Kits? Say it ain’t so, Sarah!

Wow.
According to recent reports, under Sarah Palin’s leadership as mayor of Wasilla, AK, rape victims were charged for their own rape kits. These kits are used to collect evidence for sexual assault cases and can cost $300-$1200. As if rape isn’t already horrible enough, this policy adds insult to injury.
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September 9, 2008

This is What a Feminist Blogs Like: Steinem, Palin and the Power of Choice

On September 4, feminist icon Gloria Steinem shared her views on Sen. McCain’s now infamous running mate, Gov. Sarah Palin. I’ve seen news reports lately where some are saying that feminists need to reevaluate what it even means to be a feminist now that this ultra conservative, Feminists for Life member has been brought to [...]

September 7, 2008

John Stewart Tackles Republican Hypocrisy

A few things first for those who will surely comment that liberals talking about hypocrisy is hypocritical:

Yes, this is essentially a pop-culture campaign ad. Liberals are simply lucky enough to have the ever so astute John Stewart on their side; he just so happens to be far more charming than say, Bill O’Reilly.
I know, I [...]

September 7, 2008

Don’t Mind If I Do: Maureen Dowd’s “Clash of the Titans”

Oh Maureen Dowd, I heart thee so.
Check out her latest NY Times Op-Ed piece, “Clash of the Titans,” a look into a the future with a 2012 debate between Sen. Hillary Clinton and her presumed VP Sarah Palin. Dowd details what life would be like for Sarah and Johnny Boy in the White House leading [...]

September 6, 2008

Slackers Like Free Movies… & So Do Non-Slackers, Too

Here’s at it again, folks. Whether you love him or hate him, Michael Moore is a man who really knows how to get under America’s skin. Moore’s latest film, “Slacker Uprising,” is due out later this month. What’s so special this time around? It will be available for FREE.
“This is being done entirely as a [...]