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Speaking of debate bumbling…

Posted on October 17, 2012 by

I lack time to write a proper post. But I just HAD to give a nod to the binders meme that is simply taking off on the interwebz. It is just too hilarious. Good going, Mitt Romney. Please, continue to … Continue reading →

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Where should partisan politics draw the line?

Posted on September 12, 2012 by

To add to what’s already been said, what happened in Libya was a tragedy, which Wiesman covered with truly heartfelt eloquence. On the heels of this tragedy, I heard an interesting discussion on NPR as I was driving in to … Continue reading →

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Slut Shaming and the “War on Women”

Posted on September 11, 2012 by

I’ve been following some of the news related to women’s reproductive rights with quite some interest for the last few months, and it’s still a little complex trying to sort out my varying feelings of disappointment, outrage, and on some … Continue reading →

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Response to Rape as Method of Conception

Posted on August 31, 2012 by

I think we can all agree that there’s been a lot of stupid, offensive things said by the GOP in the last few months. But you’d think that the VP pick for the GOP would know better than to add … Continue reading →

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On this date in history…

Posted on April 14, 2012 by

April 14th, 1865: President Abraham Lincoln is assassinated by John Wilkes Booth. April 14th, 1912: The RMS Titanic hits an iceberg just before midnight and sinks hours later. April 14th, 1969: Bill and Carol Wiesman have a healthy, but cranky, … Continue reading →

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A dead boy, a racial controversy & a basketball team

Posted on March 24, 2012 by

This isn’t the first time, you know. No, this isn’t the first time a young Black boy lay dead on the street with his blood on the hands of someone who simply saw him as a “Black boy.” No, there … Continue reading →

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Pi Day (March 14th) Reminder: Tau > Pi

Posted on March 14, 2012 by

..Literally and figuratively. For those of you that aren’t nerds or dorks, let me first start by explaining why some of your Facebook friends are baking various assortments of pies and running ~5K (3.14 miles) races today. Actually, I take … Continue reading →

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A letter to my nieces on race in America & the future

Posted on March 14, 2012 by

Dear Blair & Quinn, (A Letter to My Nieces) You were born into a family of love that has showered you with affection, positivity, and privilege since your first moments on the planet. Blair, I knew you understood this when … Continue reading →

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Corporate Taxes are Rigged and Republicans are Hypocrites

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

“Thanks, Dr. Obvious.” (That was your first thought after reading my title). This week President Obama released his plan to lower corporate taxes from 35% to 28%. The basic idea is this: close all breaks and loopholes, and tax everyone at the … Continue reading →

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