Category Archives: Women’s Rights
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
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
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
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,
The difference between LiveAction and Lila Rose to Charmaine Yoest and AUL? Zero.
My morning began today as usual, up before the sun, think about making coffee, make the coffee and then check the news of what has happened over the past eight hours. I turned on the new Chris Hayes’s show on
The difference between LiveAction and Lila Rose to Charmaine Yoest and AUL? Zero.
My morning began today as usual, up before the sun, think about making coffee, make the coffee and then check the news of what has happened over the past eight hours. I turned on the new Chris Hayes’s show on
Mississippi & Texas GOP ignore jobs and wage war on birth control instead.
What will it take to get Republicans to focus on investing in our future as a nation; namely jobs and the economy and not radical ideology steeped in fear, hate and bigotry? Tonight, MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow talked about how some
Mississippi & Texas GOP ignore jobs and wage war on birth control instead.
What will it take to get Republicans to focus on investing in our future as a nation; namely jobs and the economy and not radical ideology steeped in fear, hate and bigotry? Tonight, MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow talked about how some
ColorLines’ Guide to Bigotry in the GOP 2012 Primaries. Don’t vote without it.
Much of why Congress is experiencing disapproval ratings that are at historic lows is because of the Tea Party and their GOP supporters. Their method of governing is by hostage-taking. Their sense of obligation to those they serve within the corporate world
ColorLines’ Guide to Bigotry in the GOP 2012 Primaries. Don’t vote without it.
Much of why Congress is experiencing disapproval ratings that are at historic lows is because of the Tea Party and their GOP supporters. Their method of governing is by hostage-taking. Their sense of obligation to those they serve within the corporate world
Mom loses custody because of breast cancer reaches out for support.
Imagine knowing your mom is ill with a serious disease. But then imagine being taken away from spending precious time with your mom as she battles that disease; each day is a gift for you and your mother. No one
Mom loses custody because of breast cancer reaches out for support.
Imagine knowing your mom is ill with a serious disease. But then imagine being taken away from spending precious time with your mom as she battles that disease; each day is a gift for you and your mother. No one
On Mother’s Day, what new Laws Against Women will GOP pass?
I received an email from Cecile Richards, President of Planned Parenthood, that I felt compelled to share with everyone; especially as we celebrate Mother’s Day. In it, Richards notes that the same people behind the attacks on Planned Parenthood in
On Mother’s Day, what new Laws Against Women will GOP pass?
I received an email from Cecile Richards, President of Planned Parenthood, that I felt compelled to share with everyone; especially as we celebrate Mother’s Day. In it, Richards notes that the same people behind the attacks on Planned Parenthood in
“Stupak on Steroids” passes
Remember H.R.3 with its oppressive anti-choice language? It passed the House today. And we complain about how women are treated in “3rd world” countries. “Stupak on Steroids” passes, posted with vodpod
“Stupak on Steroids” passes
Remember H.R.3 with its oppressive anti-choice language? It passed the House today. And we complain about how women are treated in “3rd world” countries. “Stupak on Steroids” passes, posted with vodpod
Republicans Hold Federal Budget Hostage Over Abortion.
Its beyond belief that an entire political party is willing to put our economy at risk because of their personal ideology. They don’t care if 800,000 American workers — some of whom are Republicans — have their paychecks abruptly halted.
Republicans Hold Federal Budget Hostage Over Abortion.
Its beyond belief that an entire political party is willing to put our economy at risk because of their personal ideology. They don’t care if 800,000 American workers — some of whom are Republicans — have their paychecks abruptly halted.
Missouri Senate passes bill restricting late-term abortion
Reuters reports that the Missouri Senate passed a bill on Thursday that would put further restrictions on a women and late-term abortions for health reasons.” In my opinion, there’s nothing wrong with their current law that allows an “abortion of
Missouri Senate passes bill restricting late-term abortion
Reuters reports that the Missouri Senate passed a bill on Thursday that would put further restrictions on a women and late-term abortions for health reasons.” In my opinion, there’s nothing wrong with their current law that allows an “abortion of
Could Betty Dukes and her Co-Plaintiffs be Walmart’s “Erin Brockovich”?
On Tuesday morning, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral argument on the case involving Betty Dukes and a host of other plaintiffs and Wal-Mart as to whether the Court “should allow certification of the largest class-action employment lawsuit in
Could Betty Dukes and her Co-Plaintiffs be Walmart’s “Erin Brockovich”?
On Tuesday morning, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral argument on the case involving Betty Dukes and a host of other plaintiffs and Wal-Mart as to whether the Court “should allow certification of the largest class-action employment lawsuit in
Why are conservatives in such a snit about women?
The conservative and right-wing campaign against women is spiraling out of control. Lawmakers at the federal and state level seem to be determined to turn back the clock to a time before the suffrage movement was even thought of. Proposed
Why are conservatives in such a snit about women?
The conservative and right-wing campaign against women is spiraling out of control. Lawmakers at the federal and state level seem to be determined to turn back the clock to a time before the suffrage movement was even thought of. Proposed
Young Democrats of America (YDA) Call to Save Planned Parenthood
by Stephanie Hausner, Democratic National Committeewoman, YDA | Last Friday, right before most of us went on a long weekend, the Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives voted to eliminate federal funding for Planned Parenthood, including the receipt of payments for
Young Democrats of America (YDA) Call to Save Planned Parenthood
by Stephanie Hausner, Democratic National Committeewoman, YDA | Last Friday, right before most of us went on a long weekend, the Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives voted to eliminate federal funding for Planned Parenthood, including the receipt of payments for
South Dakota’s Bill to Redefine Justifiable Homicide Promotes Mob Rule
South Dakota State Rep. Phil Jensen (R-33) proposed bill, HB1171 “An Act to expand the definition of justifiable homicide to provide for the protection of certain unborn children,” would legalize murder of abortion clinic doctors and staff. The bill’s 28 sponsors
South Dakota’s Bill to Redefine Justifiable Homicide Promotes Mob Rule
South Dakota State Rep. Phil Jensen (R-33) proposed bill, HB1171 “An Act to expand the definition of justifiable homicide to provide for the protection of certain unborn children,” would legalize murder of abortion clinic doctors and staff. The bill’s 28 sponsors
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