I think I feel so sad for Barack's loss because I miss my own grandmother so very much. I can only imagine what it would be like to lose her the night before one of the biggest moments of my life (win or lose).

Generally, I try to keep my political views to myself. I feel most people know I stand relatively left on the liberalism scale (I felt politically comfortable at Clark, after all). I do feel, however, at this juncture its time for a bit of reflection ( Read more... )

I would like to inform George W. Bush that visiting Texas regarding hurricane Gustav* does not make up for the neglect during huricane Katrina, nor does it negate the fact you ignored the perils of global warming for so long.

*please also note, the hurricane may not hit Texas, and if it does, it is yet unclear the location of the greatest damage

It absolutely kills me that the man who allows dry drowning, among other atrocities, is criticizing China's human rights record. Lets wash our own mirrors before calling another's dirty.

It also bears remembering that one persons freedom fighter is another persons terrorist.

"There are only four names left for tropical storms and hurricanes this year: Stan, Tammy, Vince and Wilma. After that, names switch to the 24 letters of the Greek alphabet: Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta and so on through Omega, if needed ( Read more... )

Dear Quincy friends who feel gay people should have the right to marry ( Read more... )

"The eight colleges and universities that form the Rhode Island Independent Higher Education Association, or RIIHEA, say they will offer a semester of free tuition to local students who planned to attend school in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama ( Read more... )

You know, I'm angry. We've all been avoiding it, talking about college and the everyday things going on in our lives, but honestly, this huricane has not been the wake up call we need to make it.

Look at the physical disaster

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