Men: You Don’t Own Me
From Lesley Gore: Women constitute more than half of the population. In 2008, 60% of voters were women. It is estimated that 10 million more women than men will vote in this election. Despite this,...
View ArticleRepublican candidates possessed by demons
By Kit-Bacon Gressitt A whimsical poll report last Tuesday by Public Policy Polling (PPP) has turned into a stunning revelation that is sweeping the nation: Republican candidates are possessed by...
View Article25 reasons from 25 people who are voting Obama
From Obama for America 1. “The Affordable Care Act is saving my daughter’s life.” —Stacey, Arizona 2. “Obama is for the vets. He helped us wind down in Iraq, he’s improved mental health policy with...
View ArticleCivil rights prevailed; National Org for Marriage, irrevelant
National Organization for Marriage, perhaps the most homophobic and vitriolic lobby in the United States, is silenced by voters’ embrace of civil rights. From The Atlantic: Same-Sex Marriage Wins on...
View ArticleElection recovery rerun: The Fable of Brian Brown
While in repose to contemplate the November 2012 election outcomes, particularly enjoyable is the support at the polls for same-sex marriage. In celebration of this victory for civil rights, I’m...
View ArticleAmericans – a Public Service Film by Kid Rock & Sean Penn
“Americans” is a short, public service film starring Sean Penn and Kid Rock, directed by Jameson Stafford. The goal of the film is to tear down the one-dimensional political stereotypes portrayed by...
View ArticleToo many Twinkies and other befucklement
By Kit-Bacon Gressitt Hostess Twinkies After the failure of a billion-dollar-plus wholesale bakery, a strident presidential election, a celebrated sex scandal (which would not be scandalous in...
View ArticleThankful for what?
By K-B, et al With Thanksgiving upon us last week, I was curious about what inspires gratitude among the givers of thanks, so I sent the following message to some people I know and some I don’t. Hi,...
View ArticleObama and Romney do lunch!
By Kit-Bacon Gressitt Recently re-elected President Barack Obama and failed GOP presidential candidate Gov. Mitt Romney had lunch last Thursday, and what fun it is to imagine their conversation....
View ArticleWhat do you think about 2012?
Mayan structure, Tikal, Guatemala Most certainly, the world did not end December 21, 2012. But I’m uncertain what I think of the year that’s about to end. What about you? Are there moments that have...
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