February 2011
“I never imagined that in the year 2011, I would see so many efforts to separate...”
– Wisconsin physician, Dr. Doug Laube, in “Abortion Providers Need Your Support.” (via mandington)
“FLASH: Google says has launched service for people in Egypt to send Twitter...”
– @Reuters (via brooklynmutt)
A+, Google.
(via mohandasgandhi)
Google, you restore my hopes somewhat.
(via allthebloodinmyveins)
Illinois Signs Civil Unions Law
liberal-lad:
Get ready for an influx of save-the-dates from Illinois! The state’s governor, Pat Quinn, signed “historic” legislation on Wednesday allowing civil unions for both gay and straight couples. The bill is considered a hard-won victory for gay and lesbian couples, since it will give gay couples many of the same rights as married couples—although it does not establish same-sex marriage....
Health Care in Sweden →
greenstate:
sixkindsofbullshit:
I know that many people in the US are scared out of their wits that the US is “going the way of Sweden” and turning into a socialist society. I almost laugh out loud every time I hear that. For starters…the US is so FAAAAARRRR from being a socialist nation it’s not even possible. Secondly, going the way of Sweden wouldn’t really be so bad if you consider...
MIZ JENKINS' TALK N' SHIT: Great Roundup of... →
uhuh-she-said:
soupsoup:
Watch : Live stream of Al-Jazeera English
Egyptian Bloggers
Hossam el-Hamalawy (@3arabawy / YouTube / Flickr)
Ramy Raoof (@RamyRaoof / YouTube / Flickr)
Egyptian News Websites
Al Masry Alyoum
Liveblogs
Reuters
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“In that difference lies the racism implicit in the abortion/slavery analogy...”
– Ta-Nehisi Coates (via morninggloria)
Gay people were sexually abused, says imam of... →
stfuislamophobes:
thefuror:
queerwatch:
The new imam of the proposed Ground Zero mosque in New York says that homosexuality is mainly caused by emotional or sexual abuse.
Abdallah Adhami, 44, said in a lecture that being gay was a “painful trial” which results from past trauma.
The lecture is available to view on his non-profit website Sakeenah.org, news channel NY1 reports.
In the...
beezypond asked: Will you announce it? I'm so happy!
STFUConservatives now writing for Persephone Magazine!
STFUConservatives now writing for Persephone Magazine!
No relation!: bluntlyblue: technipol: New Rule:... →
bluntlyblue:
technipol:
New Rule: Americans Must Realize What Makes NFL Football So Great: Socialism
Bill Maher:
It’s no surprise that some 100 million Americans will watch the Super Bowl next week - that’s 40 million more than go to church on Christmas - suck on that, Jesus!…
Submitted by theonewiththewatch: “I’ve always been glad that I haven’t had to submit anything to this blog. However, today while I was checking a band’s Facebook page (the band had a status update about signing a petition to end modern-day slavery), that changed.”
January 2011
i am not one to defend fox news but...
reallyfoxnews:
In the interest of fair and accurate media, this image that has been circulating on Tumblr recently is not in reference to the current situation in Egypt. It is from the July 27, 2010 edition of Fox News’ The Live Desk. Granted, it is still hilariously misguided. Stay informed, stay honest.
“House Speaker John Boehner defended his aptness to cry and habit of smoking...”
– John Boehner Defends Crying & Smoking
Funny!
Funny because abortion is a legal medical procedure, and yet John Boehner cannot stop bringing it up! For a vote!
Because I’m sure John Boehner thinks that health insurance should cover him, even though he smokes! And I agree! It should! Smoking is...
uselessopinions asked: I can only assume the majority of your followers are in favor of same-sex marriage. And I know you have many more followers than I. Perhaps you can urge them all to vote in this poll.
http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/3572578-417/sex-ceremony-civil-marriage-dalton.html
I live in this area and I want to give the area hicks a run for their money.
http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/3572578-417/sex-ceremony-civil-marriage-dalton.html
I live in this area and I want to give the area hicks a run for their money.
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blackenedbutterfly:
13% of H.S. Biology Teachers Advocate Creationism in Class
cassket:
The majority of high-school biology teachers don’t take a solid stance on evolution with their students, mostly to avoid conflicts, and fewer than 30 percent of teachers take an adamant pro-evolutionary stance on the topic, a new study finds. Also, 13 percent of these teachers advocate creationism in their...
I'm starting to get really wary of language...
rabblevolunteer:
greenstate:
tiaramerchgirl:
…mainly because it seems a little too easy.
Instead of engaging with points of view that are challenging to yours (or just even working from a very different perspective), instead of looking within yourself to see how you’re perpetuating and practicing discrimination and harm, all you have to do is pick out a word and go “Ableist! Classist!...
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Bonus! I'll be retweeting the best #DearJohn...
REMINDER: one of the most important things you can...
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The Democrats Who Support HR3
sadydoyle:
So, yeah: That “let’s redefine rape, and pass the Hyde Amendment into law, and also your insurance won’t cover abortion any more, and also, REDEFINE RAPE” act? The “No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Even Though There Basically Wasn’t Any Already, But At Least We Can Save $50K on Rape Survivors Act?”
Some Democrats sponsored it. THIS IS A VERY PRECISE SORT OF BUMMER, OF WHICH I BUT...
Rabbis warn Rupert Murdoch: Fox News and Glenn... →
wisearoundtheclock:
theladylaurasaurus:
Four hundred rabbis, including the leaders of all the main branches ofJudaism in the US, have signed an open letter calling on Rupert Murdoch to sanction the head of Fox News and one of the channel’s most famous hosts for frequent inappropriate references to the Nazis and the Holocaust.
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“You diminish the memory and meaning of the Holocaust...
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#DearJohn: Prep Time
sugaredvenom:
mypenisachesforyou:
sadydoyle:
Okay. So, for those unaware of context, here is what is going on. In the “No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act,” which is reprehensible on its surface, there’s a special surprise clause that seeks to limit the definition of rape and incest. In order to qualify for the exception to rape and incest cases, all rapes must be “forcible” and all incest...
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REPORT: Internet down in Syria →
pantslessprogressive:
I updated this post a while ago, but let me clarify again: The internet in Syria is working fine.
Service was disrupted but as of the latest reports has been restored.
REPORT: Internet down in Syria →
etrehumain:
malefeministandthenakedsamba:
thegreatpumpkin:
verbalresistance:
all across the Arab world, authoritarian regimes are trembling in their boots.
This is incredible.
The world is on fire.
They weren’t kidding last night when they said it’s a “Domino Effect”.
“An interview with Evva Pryror, a social worker and consultant to Miss Rand’s law...”
– Ayn Rand was also a kleptoparasite, sneakily gobbling up taxpayer funds under an assumed name to pay for her medical treatments after she got lung cancer. - Boing Boing (via brooklynmutt)
