Balanced the chequebook! This means I know for a fact that we have enough that I can donate to AgitProp's sculpture that will be erected in protest of Glen Beck's Rally on 8/28 - yes, on the anniversary of MLK's "I Have a Dream" Speech, hate monger Glenn Beck is having a RALLY against all the things that MLK stood for. Sure sure, it's a " ( Read more... )

I wrote this in response to someone being anti-mosque in someone else's journal, but did not post it, because it's full of vitriol. I'm angry. n ( Read more... )

The stay on same sex marriages in CA has been lifted. Marriages are to resume August 18, at 5 p.m.

Time to get out your party dresses & suits, folks!

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One step back, and four steps forward.

While I know the loss of California still hurts... I think it has galvanized a push forward in other states. Personally, I believe that we're going to keep moving forward on this.

Y'all heard about Gov.Patterson (NY) pushing for this as well, yes?

I'm hopeful :)

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The Duke Ellington Quarter.

I cannot wait to have one! I am so happy!

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These boys, residents of a long term facility for boys :

who cannot live in the community at large because of what the state calls “psychiatric and behavioral challenges.” Nearly 80 percent were abused, neglected or abandoned, and failed to adjust to traditional foster care. Fifteen percent do not have homes in the traditional sense and are wards ( Read more... )

...watching this crowd in Portland, OR, last night, break spontaneously into our national anthem.

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I keep tearing up over Obama this morning. I may be like this for a few days. I called Mom last night and she was over the moon with joy, and my sister called her screaming and crying with joy. I called my Dad and he was sobbing with happiness ( Read more... )

Today a man I respect deeply, for the first time ever, has won the presidency ( Read more... )

Students hung Obama in effigy on Oregon Christian College campus.

WTF people? WTF?

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