Category Archives: Civil Rights
GOP Voter Suppression is Treason
Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm says, “In November, five million eligible voters will find it harder to exercise their rights in America — 150 voter suppression laws have been introduced [by the GOP] in 30 state legislatures across the
GOP Voter Suppression is Treason
Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm says, “In November, five million eligible voters will find it harder to exercise their rights in America — 150 voter suppression laws have been introduced [by the GOP] in 30 state legislatures across the
Using religion, God and the Bible to spread fear, hate and bigotry.
I watched this video and was saddened to see what fear can do when unchecked. This man is a pastor of a church and all I hear in this video is fear, hate and bigotry. The pastor’s call for imprisoning
Using religion, God and the Bible to spread fear, hate and bigotry.
I watched this video and was saddened to see what fear can do when unchecked. This man is a pastor of a church and all I hear in this video is fear, hate and bigotry. The pastor’s call for imprisoning
When will it be okay to talk about race … and education, or just race?
When will it be possible to talk about race? Will I need to get permission from somebody to do so? Why do folks cringe and run the moment I mention race? We keep looking for a remedy to the problems
When will it be okay to talk about race … and education, or just race?
When will it be possible to talk about race? Will I need to get permission from somebody to do so? Why do folks cringe and run the moment I mention race? We keep looking for a remedy to the problems
It’s time to take the blinders off and get equal justice for everyone.
I used to say that our justice system is the best in the world. I can’t find those words anymore. And it’s not so much what a particular law may say (albeit, many laws need to be fixed and some
It’s time to take the blinders off and get equal justice for everyone.
I used to say that our justice system is the best in the world. I can’t find those words anymore. And it’s not so much what a particular law may say (albeit, many laws need to be fixed and some
Marissa Alexander victim of a bad law that’s being misapplied in FL
What’s worse, a bad law or its misapplication resulting in an abused 31-year-old mother of three, Marissa Alexander, being arrested for shooting a warning shot into the ceiling of her home that stopped her abusive husband from killing her …
Marissa Alexander victim of a bad law that’s being misapplied in FL
What’s worse, a bad law or its misapplication resulting in an abused 31-year-old mother of three, Marissa Alexander, being arrested for shooting a warning shot into the ceiling of her home that stopped her abusive husband from killing her …
Say “Good bye,” Rush.
I’ve received a few emails asking me to sign petitions to remove Rush Limbaugh from the airways after his three-day, vile and despicable attack on Sandra Fluke. News and talk shows are filled with commentators talking about Limbaugh’s despicable tirade. What
Say “Good bye,” Rush.
I’ve received a few emails asking me to sign petitions to remove Rush Limbaugh from the airways after his three-day, vile and despicable attack on Sandra Fluke. News and talk shows are filled with commentators talking about Limbaugh’s despicable tirade. What
Sharpton, CBC Revisit Selma March 4
Listening, watching the news, I feel like I’ve been transported back in time to a different and less enlightened America. A time before the Voting Rights Act was passed. A time when “civil rights” was a dream. The new Republican
Sharpton, CBC Revisit Selma March 4
Listening, watching the news, I feel like I’ve been transported back in time to a different and less enlightened America. A time before the Voting Rights Act was passed. A time when “civil rights” was a dream. The new Republican
MSNBC & FRC’s Tony Perkins: Lean Forward — as far right as you can.
Every morning, my husband and I have the same routine, one of us makes coffee — hopefully him. My trick: snore a little louder to make it seem I’m still asleep. Sometimes, it works. While having our coffee, we often watch
MSNBC & FRC’s Tony Perkins: Lean Forward — as far right as you can.
Every morning, my husband and I have the same routine, one of us makes coffee — hopefully him. My trick: snore a little louder to make it seem I’m still asleep. Sometimes, it works. While having our coffee, we often watch
Should we redefine “religious employers” to deny birth control to women?
Emily’s List has a new poll out with a very important question: “Do you think the government should allow so-called “religious employers” to deny women access to birth control? The reason for the question: Our current health care law allows insurers
Should we redefine “religious employers” to deny birth control to women?
Emily’s List has a new poll out with a very important question: “Do you think the government should allow so-called “religious employers” to deny women access to birth control? The reason for the question: Our current health care law allows insurers
Does the rise of Herman Cain change the question of race and politics?
Recently, NPR’s Talk of the Nation hosted a great conversation about race and politics, specifically blacks and the presidency. The set up: “For the first time in history two black candidates, President Barack Obama and Herman Cain, may run against
Does the rise of Herman Cain change the question of race and politics?
Recently, NPR’s Talk of the Nation hosted a great conversation about race and politics, specifically blacks and the presidency. The set up: “For the first time in history two black candidates, President Barack Obama and Herman Cain, may run against
“This is a happy day for America.” Ronald Reagan
The American people are pushing back on Republican oppression across the country. The headlines say it all: Arizona: “Voters turned out of office the chief architect of that state’s controversial anti-immigration law. State Senator Russell Pearce, a Republican power broker and a former
“This is a happy day for America.” Ronald Reagan
The American people are pushing back on Republican oppression across the country. The headlines say it all: Arizona: “Voters turned out of office the chief architect of that state’s controversial anti-immigration law. State Senator Russell Pearce, a Republican power broker and a former
Selling the GOP to Conservative Blacks. Brazen Billboards, Swagger and false prophets.
This morning, my local news station reported about an effort to draw black voters into the Republican party by a conservative group, Raging Elephants, (“dedicated to conservatism-libertarianism”) led by Apostle Claver Kamau-Imani in East Austin TX. Claver is trying a new approach
Selling the GOP to Conservative Blacks. Brazen Billboards, Swagger and false prophets.
This morning, my local news station reported about an effort to draw black voters into the Republican party by a conservative group, Raging Elephants, (“dedicated to conservatism-libertarianism”) led by Apostle Claver Kamau-Imani in East Austin TX. Claver is trying a new approach
ColorOfChange and others go after MSNBC Commentator Pat Buchanan.
I like MSNBC. I watch from time to time Hardball, Politics Nation, Ed Schultz, Rachel Maddow, the Last Word, Up with Chris and more. The spirit of the station is captured in their tag line, “Lean Forward.” I like that.
ColorOfChange and others go after MSNBC Commentator Pat Buchanan.
I like MSNBC. I watch from time to time Hardball, Politics Nation, Ed Schultz, Rachel Maddow, the Last Word, Up with Chris and more. The spirit of the station is captured in their tag line, “Lean Forward.” I like that.
Rick Santorum and shades of “Welfare Queens”
During the previous Republican presidential candidate debate, the moderator posed the following question to Rick Perry and Rick Santorum: [O]ver the last 30 years, the income of the wealthiest one percent of Americans has grown by more than 300 percent,
Rick Santorum and shades of “Welfare Queens”
During the previous Republican presidential candidate debate, the moderator posed the following question to Rick Perry and Rick Santorum: [O]ver the last 30 years, the income of the wealthiest one percent of Americans has grown by more than 300 percent,
GOP strategy to win 2012: Homophobia, xenophobia, fear, hate and bigotry.
The lackluster field of potential Republican presidential nominees continues to bring out the worst of the far right, especially homophobia, xenophobia, fear, hate and bigotry. Igor Volsky of ThinkProgress put it best in this post: At this morning’s Values Voter Summit,
GOP strategy to win 2012: Homophobia, xenophobia, fear, hate and bigotry.
The lackluster field of potential Republican presidential nominees continues to bring out the worst of the far right, especially homophobia, xenophobia, fear, hate and bigotry. Igor Volsky of ThinkProgress put it best in this post: At this morning’s Values Voter Summit,
High school student supports gay-straight alliance assaulted by principal.
There’s a bond of trust and hope for the best that is almost genetic when parents and guardians send their children off to school. We expect teachers, administrators and school staff to instill in our youth a strong sense of
High school student supports gay-straight alliance assaulted by principal.
There’s a bond of trust and hope for the best that is almost genetic when parents and guardians send their children off to school. We expect teachers, administrators and school staff to instill in our youth a strong sense of
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