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Friday, April 13, 2012

The Myth Of The Democratic Super Majority

The Myth Of The Democratic Super Majority » McSpocky's Progressive News: "This is information from 2010 that I wanted to share again because republicans still like to repeat the myth of a Democratic super majority during President Obama’s first two years in Office."

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I WILL Vote For Obama In 2012.

I WILL Vote For Obama In 2012.We want to do what's best for America by re-electing President Barack Obama.

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Fox News Commenters Unleash Unholy Racist Hell Following Zimmerman’s Murder Charges

Fox News Commenters Unleash Unholy Racist Hell Following Zimmerman’s Murder Charges: "The news of George Zimmerman’s arrest and charges of Second Degree murder for the shooting of Trayvon Martin brought much-needed closure to Trayvon’s family, protestors, and to the calm and rational citizens following this tragedy closely. But not to the rabid racists at Fox Nation.

Now, the racial overtones of the Trayvon Martin case has unleashed a whole new level of racism not seen since lynchings in the South. And if there’s anything worse that putrid racism, it’s grammatically incorrect putrid racism."

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Wednesday, April 11, 2012

According To FOX News, Democrats Invented 'War On Women' To Distract From Bad Economy

According To FOX News, Democrats Invented 'War On Women' To Distract From Bad Economy: "Via Mediaite: "On Monday's Fox & Friends, Steve Doocy tackled the topic of the "war on women." The whole notion, he said, is "invented" by Democrats because..."

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Outrageous: Michigan Teacher Brooke Harris Fired over Trayvon Martin Fundraiser [updated]

Outrageous: Michigan Teacher Brooke Harris Fired over Trayvon Martin Fundraiser [updated]: "Brooke Harris was a teacher at the Pontiac Academy for Excellence Middle School in Pontiac, Michigan.  When her eighth-grade class — many of whom are black — asked her about “the kid who was killed over some Skittles,” Ms. Harris attempted to “bring her students’ lived experiences into the classrooms.”"

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Sunday, April 8, 2012

Idaho Wolf Hunt Over In Most Of The State Leaving 374 Wolves DEAD…. « Howling For Justice

Idaho Wolf Hunt Over In Most Of The State Leaving 374 Wolves DEAD…There is no excuse for this needless slaughter of wolves, and it needs to be stopped!

Trayvon Murder Eyewitness Says Police Refused to See Crime Scene

Trayvon Murder Eyewitness Says Police Refused to See Crime Scene: "the face-obscured witness said that when the cops brought her in for questioning, she offered to show them the scene of the crime and explain exactly what happened—she saw the "larger man" attacking "the boy"—the police declined her offer. Not only that, but they suggested that she was wrong: that Zimmerman was the one calling for help, not Martin. WOW."

And They Call Trayvon Martin “Suspicious?”: Of Dartmouth College, Pathological Whiteness, Rape, Hazing, and Vomit-Egg Sandwiches

And They Call Trayvon Martin “Suspicious?”: Of Dartmouth College, Pathological Whiteness, Rape, Hazing, and Vomit-Egg Sandwiches: "Whiteness is ultimately the freedom to be an individual; blackness is an anchor that stigmatizes by virtue of melanin count, social identity, and connection (real or imagined, tenuous or strong) to a racialized community."

Think You Have the Right to Vote? Not so Much! | craigconnects

Think You Have the Right to Vote? Not so Much!: Think you have the right to vote? Not so much! Voter Suppression is happening across the U.S. as restrictive voting laws are being passed.

Voter Protection Infographic | craigconnects

Voter Protection Infographic: Think you have the right to vote? Not so much! Voter Suppression is happening across the U.S. as restrictive voting laws are being passed.

Unarmed Black Woman Shot and Killed by Chicago Police Officer Less Than a Month After Trayvon Martin Shooting

Unarmed Black Woman Shot and Killed by Chicago Police Officer Less Than a Month After Trayvon Martin Shooting: "Rekia Boyd"