Tim Goldich does amazing work. LINK HERE. I hope to get his book soon. *Update*: See also Gendercide: Rwanda. (This item cross-posted to Dean's World.) … [Read more...] about Sex, Hatred, and Hypoagency
Live-tweeting of Obama Event in Parma, Ohio Tonight
First the vitals: Follow @Jillmz or the Twitter.com hashtag #ObamaBusTour starting around 7pm or earlier (the event is scheduled to start at 7:15pm but I will be there earlier with a press credential - I'm tweeting and blogging as a Contributing Editor for BlogHer.com). The less vital but might answer the "who's she" questions: I haven't posted here in a long time because I … [Read more...] about Live-tweeting of Obama Event in Parma, Ohio Tonight
Can Employers in the Business of LifeGuarding, Enforce Depraved Indifference to Certain Human Lives?
Just a .02, and to try to not mix issues, for that often makes muckmire. I'd just say, if the facts are a person was drowning having drifted or swam out of bounds as often happens in big water currents, and regardless of how they got themselves in that situation, and a person who is trained to save lives, saved the person from peril... then KUDOS are in order, not kicking … [Read more...] about Can Employers in the Business of LifeGuarding, Enforce Depraved Indifference to Certain Human Lives?
Walk Like A Model If You Want A Job
The guy’s name is Marty Golden. He’s from Brooklyn, New York and is an elected state senator. He is not to be confused with a U. S. Senator, though U. S. Senators have been known to step in it from time to time as well. It seems that State Sen. Golden sees it as part of his civic duty to help educate his constituents. In fulfilling this obligation he holds forums, … [Read more...] about Walk Like A Model If You Want A Job
Hot Topic
I've been hearing news reports about the heat wave in the eastern states and the enormous suffering people are going through without electricity from the storms that hit the area a week ago. Can you imagine? Day after day with no air-conditioning, no lights, being roasted by unending heat. I just have to say: Geez Louise, why aren't people getting off the grid in droves now if … [Read more...] about Hot Topic
Scientists Think They Found the God Particle
Scientists think they found the "God particle." Newsy.com has the details in this great video summary: The copyrighted cartoon by Cardow, The Ottawa Citizen, is licensed to run on TMV. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. … [Read more...] about Scientists Think They Found the God Particle
Universal Health Care
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The Founders’ True Spirit
WASHINGTON -- It's entirely appropriate that the week of our July Fourth celebrations should coincide with a moment when the Supreme Court's health care decision has prompted intense debate over the purpose of our government and what the Constitution allows it to do. We are a more philosophical people than we give ourselves credit for. Constitutional questions enter … [Read more...] about The Founders’ True Spirit
Spirit of 2012
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Paraguay ‘Coup’ has all the ‘Hallmarks of the CIA’ (El Telegrafo, Ecuador)
Is the CIA somehow behind or connected to the impeachment - in a trial that took just a few hours - of the president of Paraguay? For Ecuador's El Telegrafo, columnist Nancy Bravo de Ramsey speaks for many on the Latin American left when she ascribes the removal of office of President Fernando Lugo, a former priest who was trying to resolve a 140-year imbroglio over land … [Read more...] about Paraguay ‘Coup’ has all the ‘Hallmarks of the CIA’ (El Telegrafo, Ecuador)
Lifeguard Fired For Helping Drowning Man
If corporations are people, they are especially heartless ones: As lifeguards are paid and trained to do, Tomas Lopez rushed down the beach to rescue a drowning man — and then got fired for it. The problem: Lopez stepped out of the beach zone his company is paid to patrol, a supervisor said Tuesday. "I ran out to do the job I was trained to do," said Lopez, 21, of Davie. "I … [Read more...] about Lifeguard Fired For Helping Drowning Man
Defense Update: Another Fourth of July
As yet another Independence Day draws to a close, it is only fitting to see what some of those who continue to help preserve our independence and who were "not otherwise engaged" did to help us celebrate this Fourth of July. The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, flies over USS Constitution during the ship's annual turn-around cruise on July 4th … [Read more...] about Defense Update: Another Fourth of July
Stolen Valor, Purloined Patriotism
In a decision last week, the Supreme Court struck down the Stolen Valor Act, making it a crime to claim unearned military honors, as a California man did in falsely representing himself to be a Congressional Medal of Honor winner. The majority decided such statements cannot be criminalized unless they involve “a legally cognizable harm” and must be allowed “if there is to be … [Read more...] about Stolen Valor, Purloined Patriotism
Fourth of July Naturalization Ceremony at White House for U.S. Service Members
President Barack Obama listens as Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano administers the Oath of Allegiance during a military naturalization ceremony for active duty service members in the East Room of the White House, July 4, 2012. White House Photo by Pete Souza Having had the privilege and the honor to become a U.S. citizen through naturalization while in the … [Read more...] about Fourth of July Naturalization Ceremony at White House for U.S. Service Members
Lonesome George is Dead! Long live Diego!
Photo by author, circa 1997 Less than two weeks ago, the ecological world mourned the passing of the last surviving member of the (Pinta) Giant Tortoises, or the Galapagos: 100-year-old Lonesome George. George departed this world without leaving any offspring behind to carry on his lineage. George was a descendant of the Pinta Island Giant Tortoises and both his … [Read more...] about Lonesome George is Dead! Long live Diego!
A Couple Independence Day Tidbits
As we celebrate Independence Day, be it with family at a BBQ or just as a quiet day of relaxation it is worth taking a little time for reflection on the history behind the holiday. We've all read books or watched movies about the Founding Fathers but have you ever wondered about the average colonist in those days ? The Wall Street Journal gives us an interesting look at … [Read more...] about A Couple Independence Day Tidbits
Powerful words for Independence Day
Yesterday I posted about the protests going on at Independence Mall. This is a follow up. The young man I spoke with at the Veterans for Peace demonstration at Philadelphia's Independence Mall wore a black bandanna and a baseball cap as he held a sign proclaiming "When Injustice Becomes Law, Resistance Becomes Duty." I think he believes it fervently. I was struck with how … [Read more...] about Powerful words for Independence Day
This Justice Roberts “Switch In Time” Preserves The Legitimacy Of Nine
American democracy is in a woeful state. The chief executive job may well be decided by which candidate squeezes the most contributions from Wall Street and Hollywood. The Congress is deservedly held in disdain by the vast majority of Americans. Its Republicans are in thrall to a wacky fringe Its Democrats seem more concerned about keeping their cushy jobs a bit longer than … [Read more...] about This Justice Roberts “Switch In Time” Preserves The Legitimacy Of Nine
Black and Latino Men, Fatherhood, and Their Health
A dynamite presentation video you should watch and share. More here. (This item cross-posted to Dean's World.) … [Read more...] about Black and Latino Men, Fatherhood, and Their Health
NJ ACLU App “Stealth Mode” Secretly Records Police
The New Jersey state chapter of the ACLU’s has released an app that can secretly record police stops, prevent the recordings from being deleted and report the incidents: The arrival of the app, called Police Tape, follows some high-profile cases in which police have clashed with citizens over their recording of officers. It also speaks to the notion that, anywhere, any time — … [Read more...] about NJ ACLU App “Stealth Mode” Secretly Records Police