Feminism | Posted by Julie Z on 10/9/2010
I’m basically still in awe of the pure eloquence of Melissa Harris Lacewell. I want to hear much, much more from her. Her commentary starts at about 8:30 minutes in, but the whole video is well worth the watch.
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Awareness, Feminism | Posted by Julie Z on 11/17/2009
Usually, when I come down to the kitchen for a snack (also known as an excuse to take a study break) I can tell what mail my Mom is sorting through by the look on her face. The annoyed-pursed-lips-eye-roll is usually elicited by a Home and Garden magazine of some type (Martha Stewart is defiantly not listed amongst my Mom’s personal heroes). Glazed over, resigned boredom can usually be attributed to a water or electricity bill. But the truly depressed, pissed off face of injustice can only be caused by one thing.
My family has struggled with the issue of health care ever since I can remember. Because of a pre-existing condition my Mom has and the fact that my Dad is independently employed, the business of staying healthy has …
Awareness | Posted by Julie Z on 07/18/2009
I’m honestly not even sure I can articulate my feelings about this video. It makes me sick that this is how some people view affirmative action. It makes me sick to see how white supremacy is still alive. Samhita at feministing sums it up pretty well though.
Also, please consider signing this petition for MSNBC to fire Pat Buchanan. I know I signed.
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