Links of the Week 28 November 2008

Top Five

Change.org: Ideas for Changing America — Feminist Advisory Board For Obama
This is an idea that was created by one of the Obama supporters I have gotten to know really well while campaigning for Obama. We have never met but we have shared plenty of phone calls and emails Vote for this idea by clicking on the link today! The top most voted on ideas will be shared with the Obama Administration, now that is change I can believe in

Mr. Biden Goes to Washington
Gosh I wish I made enough to have a $200 plus a day commute to work Congrats Joe…you will be missed!

Obama Grabs News Headlines in the Americas – November 5, 2008

Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince Trailers and Video Clips
I can’t wait until July!!!

Cornel West on the Election of Barack Obama: “I Hope He Is a Progressive Lincoln, I Aspire to Be the Frederick Douglass to Put Pressure on Him”
I feel better after reading this interview. You can also listen or watch.

Politico

Barack Obama, honeymoon killer?
Yes, though its getting better now.

Friend of The Obamas To Be Social Secretary

Cynthia McKinney prevented from leaving US
I really wish she had not hit that Capitol Policeman…I think that really hurt her career.

Minner taps Kaufman for Biden’s Seat

Grassroots Ball DC 2009

Change.gov Starts to Go Interactive, Intensively

Hillary Clinton and the UN: How She Might Approach the Role of Secretary of State

Bush’s last Days: The Lamest Duck

Economy

Lawyers Wanted – Abroad, That Is

Health/Green Living

Splat! Green Girl Whacks Air Fresheners

11 Holiday Health Hazards to Avoid

Let’s Turn Black Friday Into Green Friday

Non Profits

Social Entrepreneur Blogs About Nonprofit’s Financial Woes

Women

European countries top places for women to live
Once again the U.S. falls behind and the category where the U.S. fell behind, political representation.

Do or Die for Women’s Rights

Oldies But Goodies

Ben Stein on Christmas
Go Ben! This is a post that has also become an email forward. Click the link to find out what Ben actually said and what he did not say.

Links of the Week 31 October 2008

Top Five

We, The Savers
The Declaration of Financial Independence.

Callie Shell – Obama

Barack & Curtis: Manhood, Power & Respect

THIS WEEK WITH JASIRI X – EPISODE 8

5 Ways To Protect Your Vote

Politics

NH McCain Leadership Committee member endorses Obama

EVENT:: The Day After – A Feminist Town Forum

Early voting – I did it!

Breaking Ranks

Oldies But Goodies

The ‘Trophy Kids’ Go to Work

Barack Obama For President
NY Times endorsed Obama.

Links of the Week 17 October 2008

Top Five
(In no particular order)

Michelle Obama’s Hair and Pot Shots at Single Barren Black Women

McCain’s Miserable Record of Not Supporting America’s Troops and Veterans

Campaign Trail PDA: The Obama/Biden Edition (SLIDESHOW)

Tell McCain to End the Politics of Hate
I don’t know about you but my parents lived through this kind of hate and it really saddens me to see how much it is still out there…calling Obama a terrorist or using Curious George as a metaphor is not going to solve the issues we need to deal with as a country. Honestly I know I just wrote a few sentences but I just don’t know what to say (well what else to say).

The Law of the Jungle

Politics

Quiet political shifts as more blacks are electedFeminists for Obama.org

Health

Healing Herbs, Medicinal Teas for Colds and Flu

Video

Video: Palin meets boos, cheers and deafening music in Philly

Repugs Are Jumping Off McCain’s Sinking Ship

Misconceptions of Obama fuel Republican campaign – 13 Oct 08

Obama Slideshow

Elect Obama (Remix)

Other

Auditor to help Kings catalog MLK love letters

The Suites At Spelman College Showcases ‘Green’ Attributes At Ribbon-Cutting Dedication

Links of the Week 19 September 2008

Top Five
Feminists for Obama Gear
Click here to buy clothes that state you are a Feminist for Obama and the proceeds will go to the campaign.

John McCain on the View
This is a link to part 1 of 3.

Morsbags – Make Your Own Reusable Bag
Make reusable bags and hand them out to people in your community to reduce the number of reusable bags.

McKinney/Clemente 2008
I know we are in a two party system and that Gov. Palin is taking a lot of media time but here is a link to the website of the Green Party’s 2008 ticket.

Coca-Cola Continues Unethical and Dishonest Practices in India
Something to think about before you buy your next bottle of Coke.

Politics
Obama in Danger?
Video from the show NOW on PBS.

Hunter Biden Quits Lobbying Work
I think its a same that he had to quit his job just to get the press off of his Dad and Sen. Obama. Hunter Biden is his own person.

“It’s time for an authentic leader”
“Dr. Johnnetta Cole, President Emeritus of Spelman College, just wrapped up her Women for Obama discussion here at the Campaign for Change headquarters in Richmond.”

Third Party Candidates and the 2008 Election
“Representative Ron Paul held a news conference to support third party presidential candidates and urge his supporters to consider backing independent candidates rather than the Republican or Democratic nominees.”

The Next New Deal
“USAction and USAction Education Fund are promoting a sensible new plan to encourage investment in America’s most precious resource — our people.”

Spelman College Barack the Vote Rally

Writers Posit That Foreign Policy Could Be a Bush Legacy

MoveOn.org Free Obama Button Visibility Campaign

White Privilege, White Entitlement and the 2008 Election

Environment
Enough With the Plastic Water Bottles Already
I always like to mention the fact that bottled water is not regulated but tap water is.

Entertainment
Fey-as-Palin Wins the Early Vote On ‘SNL’

Other
Spelman Ranks High on Ph.D. Producer List

What I Missed Last Week
My Fair Veep
I am really becoming a fan of Maureen Dowd.

Forget the past – it’s only history