I am wearing red today

Here’s why.
A LITANY FOR SURVIVAL
For those of us who live at the shoreline
standing upon the constant edges of decision
crucial and alone
for those of us who cannot indulge
the passing dreams of choice
who love in doorways coming and going
in the hours between dawns
looking inward and outward
at once before and after
seeking a now that can breed
futures
like bread in [...]

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“Don’t mess with my TV”

Sweet.

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Today I early voted

Or is that “I voted early?” I kinda like the sound of “early voted.”
The following are the notes I typed into my phone as I stood in line this afternoon to cast my vote.
4:10 pm. I’m in line to early vote. There are 30 people in front of me at [...]

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Please – go here, read this

A Plea to Young, White, Male Obama Supporters
Petty violence, symbolic or otherwise, has never been a useful tool of critique and simply illustrates the ignorance of those who resort to it. If you cannot think your way through why, then consider Obama’s call for a “different kind of politics” where fear and loathing are met [...]

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Because I can’t talk about the election all the time

You are The Hierophant
Divine Wisdom. Manifestation. Explanation. Teaching.
All things relating to education, patience, help from superiors.The Hierophant is often considered to be a Guardian Angel.
The Hierophant’s purpose is to bring the spiritual down to Earth. Where the High Priestess between her two pillars deals with realms beyond this Earth, the Hierophant (or High Priest) [...]

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Perhaps you’ve heard of Ashley Todd. Did you hear about Nancy Takehara?

No? Didn’t think so – I didn’t either until this afternoon, although the incident happened last weekend.
h/t Pam’s House Blend
Ashley Todd, as you may recall, faked being attacked by a 6′ 4″ black man who carved a (backwards) B in her face.
Nancy Takehara was actually attacked, the attacker confirming what he did. [...]

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On the other other hand….

Yeah, these quick posts are like my mood these days – up one minute, down the next.

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On the other hand….

McCain/Palin Rally
October 24, 2008
Denver, CO

This is your nation on hate. Makes you proud, don’t it?

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Awesome

Makes me feel better about October.

More here.

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Be Bold – Wear Red on October 30

I participated in this last year and plan to do so again this year.

In October 2007 people all over the United States gathered physically and in spirit to speak out against violence against women of color. Some of us wore red all day and explained that we were reclaiming and reframing our bodies as a [...]

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