Links of the Week 7 August 2009

Top Five

Sotomayor Fans Claim the Phrase ‘Wise Latina’

Congratulations to our newest Supreme Court Justice – Sonya Sotomayor! If I was a Latina I would wear a ‘Wise Latina’ shirt with pride!

Raul Castro: Cuba to Slash Social Spending

“Bacon as a Weapon of Mass Destruction”

Okay watching this almost made me sick. It also made me think of Food Network Star Paula Dean who adds fat and butter to everything oh and she fries it too.

Food Fight! 8-year old girl targets Sasha, Malia

The argument in this article is hard because targeting politicians’ kids is not cool. But the point is valid. Children in ritzy well to do public or private schools get choices. The rest have unhealthy food that is slowly killing them (I’m passionate about the connection between what is put in food i.e. chemicals, excess sugar and preservatives and disease)

Support Afro-Columbian Human Rights

Please visit this page to find out about an unfortunate situation for the African Diaspora in Columbia.

Photo of the Week

Credit - Ed Wexler for US News & World Report

From Delaware’s Carper Pushes Biden’s Plan for a National Park

Politico

White House Council on Women and Girls – Violence Against Women

Dirigentes en Santiago exigen acciones contra la corrupción

‘Tuitea’ a Su Senador

El Pais, the newspaper of Spain, has some really good articles. Thanks to Twitter I notice more of them now.

Conservatives Are the Real Joker

Women
issues and lives
This is a very raw post about a woman working on women of color issues abroad. I felt her pain in her message but I have to say I am not sure what I can do to help her. Please read and share your thoughts if so moved.

Help for More Homeless Women Vets

Selecting The Same Sex

Health

Black People Need Health Food as Much as Health Care

Obama Gives New Swine Flu Guidence for K-12 Schools

Other

African Americans on Facebook or Twitter: Which is Better?

I say Twitter as I feel its more intellectually stimulating. I also think that Twitter helps you connect with your future while Facebook helps you connect with your past.

La Policía Apoya al Pueblo

Between the contested elections in Iran to “Beer-gate” with Barry & Skip these actions along with this video are a reminder that the police, specifically corrupt police, have their own interpretation of “protect and serve.”

Jeremih to send back-to-school tweet to CPS kids

Chicago Public Schools is using technology to get their children to school…interesting idea. Would be interested to see if this had an affect on enrollment.

Attack on Twitter Came in Two Waves

Oldies But Goodies

W Holds Sleepovers; Clinton Pledges a Frat

Who knew that Vanity Fair had good well at least interesting political articles. They actually have an Ex-POTUS feature, where this link comes from. Well I have finally received the memo on Vanity Fair.

Where are the Female Leaders?

Links of the Week 27 March 2009

Top Five
For Women’s History Month, the First Lady Enlists VIPs to Inspire Students
Words can’t express how much I love that the First Lady is doing this!

Lesbians Being Targeted for Corrective Rape in South Africa
Whether you believe in homosexuality or not. There is still NO excuse to violate a woman or any person for that matter in this way.

Help Sen. Leahy Make Bush Commission a Reality

EWG’s Shoppers Guide to Pesticides

R2MVP Daily March 24, 2009
An interesting look at Chris Paul and Dwight Howard who are currently 4th and 5th in the MVP race.

Politico
Toxic R Us
I usually like the Op-Eds that Maureen Dowd writes but this one…not so much.

Mrs. Obama Speaks Out About Her Household

Violence Against Women
Lesbians in South Africa Speak On Their Brutal Attacks by Male Gangs in Collective Rape

Health
Eating Food That’s Better for You, Organic or Not

Other
Taxi Commission Says Credit Cards Are Helping New York Cab Drivers

Twitter Confirms Paid Accounts On The Way
Maybe Facebook should have taken this angle instead of bombarding its users with ads and sponsored content.

Oldies But Goodies
Broke? 20 Fun Things to Do Without Spending a Dime

Bayh Organizes Moderate Democrats

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 6 June 2008

Top Five
In No Particular Order

Rise of The Latin Africans: http://www.newsweek.com/id/139401

For Black Americans Obama Expands a Dream: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/25000117#24990862
Dr. Jeanne Meadows, Professor at Spelman College is interviewed during this video.

Gun T-Shirt ‘was security risk’: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/london/7431640.stm
Seriously?!?!?

Noting But Nets Campaign Grows in Popularity: http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/news/story.jhtml?id=216300020
A donation of $10 gives a mosquito net to a child in Africa. The use of these nets helps reduce malaria rates.

Is Lakers-Celtics part of NBA’s grand plan: http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/24940292/site/21683474/

Politics
Bush Appointee Susan Orr Resigns: http://feminist.org/news/newsbyte/uswirestory.asp?id=11041
It must be really bad if she can’t wait until January.

Bill to Reserve Seats for Women in India’s Parliament Debated: http://feminist.org/news/newsbyte/uswirestory.asp?id=11043

Clinton the ‘insider’ swept aside: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7409499.stm

U.S. to enforce new travel requirements: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080604.wtravel04/BNStory/International/home

Vermont Governor Signs Mammogram Bill: http://feminist.org/news/newsbyte/uswirestory.asp?id=11042

Senate Passes Measure to Restore Affordable Birth Control: http://feminist.org/news/newsbyte/uswirestory.asp?id=11040

Business
Barbie’s Mattel Sues Maker of Bratz Dolls: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91098062&ft=1&f=1001

GM Axes Four SUV and Truck Plants: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7433656.stm

Sports
2002 West finals, Lakers-Kings: http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/24447745/site/21683474/?pg=9#spt_NBA_080503_Top10_game7s
FINALLY- I don’t feel alone anymore when it comes to this match up. This series should have been done with game 6. The Kings were the better team in 02…lo siento mucho mi amor pero es asi.

Pierce’s Game 1 the stuff of legends: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/ian_thomsen/06/06/game1/index.html

Education
Women Earn More BAs than Men: http://feminist.org/news/newsbyte/uswirestory.asp?id=11053

World
Pashto language: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pashto_language

Have Your Say – Sderot and Gaza: third letters: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/talking_point/7350423.stm
An interesting news series where two women one Jewish the other Palestinian exchange letters and learn about their perspectives on this ongoing conflict.

India forced to raise fuel prices: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7434902.stm

Bahrain names Jewish ambassador: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7426806.stm

German shops running out of milk: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7435613.stm

Links of the Week 2 May 2008

Spelman

Spelman Changes its On Campus Policy: http://www.spelman.edu/students/current/housing/residentialrequirement.shtml

Spelman LEADS Ctr Releases Poll about Minority Female Democrats and their Choice for President: http://www.spelman.edu/_ezpost/data/22724.shtml

National/World

Root Causes of the Haitian Riots: http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20080420/focus/focus2.html

Truth About Gas Prices: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywQKYga6uMY

Dumb as We Want To Be: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/30/opinion/30friedman.html?_r=3&hp&oref=slogin&oref=slogin&oref=slogin
More on the Gas Tax “Holiday”

Politics

Obama’s 82 Year Old Running Mate: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Om96_VB0-QE&feature=related

Major Clinton Backer Switches to Obama: http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/01/major-clinton-backer-switches-to-obama/

Poll: Bush most unpopular in modern history: http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/01/poll-bush-most-unpopular-in-modern-history/
I don’t think you need a poll to tell you this but here is the scientific evidence of Bush Dos.

Obama Tries To Move Beyond Controversy: http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/washington/politics-usa-politics.html?_r=1&oref=slogin

Elizabeth Edwards on the Media: http://www.care2.com/politics/elizabeth-edwards-on-the-media.html

I have to say that Elizabeth makes some good points here…

Link of the Week April 18 2008

Bill Clinton Flashback “All these Economically Insecure White People…Are Scared to Death” : http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/04/13/bill-clinton-flashback-al_n_96433.html

CNN: The Clintons’ Millions – Corrupting Ties

Cafterty’s take on Clinton’s and McCain’s reaction to Obama’s bitter comment.

Road to Change – PA Bus Tour

Watch this video to see Obama describe how he got Michelle to go out with him. Also check out the surprise at the end of the video.

Barack Obama, for leadership: http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19480144&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=418218&rfi=6
This article describes how Obama is the better choice for the Democratic nominee. One commenter argues that this article was written pre-Bitter. You be the judge…

On the Economy, 70% Disapprove of Bush: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/04/14/AR2008041402842.html?wpisrc=newsletter&wpisrc=newsletter
“The last time a majority expressed positive views of Bush’s handling of the economy was in January 2004; that was also the last time more people approved than disapproved of his management of the war in Iraq.”

Economist Debate Link between War, Credit Crisis: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/04/14/AR2008041402639.html?wpisrc=newsletter&wpisrc=newsletter
See both sides of this debate discussed in this article.

“Bitter-gate”: Where Do We Go From Here?: http://blog.washingtonpost.com/thefix/2008/04/bittergate_where_do_we_go_now.html?nav=rss_blog
This article looks to the various possibilities for the Post “Bitter-gate” era. My favorite is how the Pope can help Obama get out of “Bitter-gate” barely bruised.

If Sen. Clinton is Exhausted at 11pm, What Happens at 3am?: http://blog.washingtonpost.com/sleuth/2008/04/if_hillary_is_exhausted_at_11.html
This short blog shows how much Bill Clinton is not on the top of his game (my personal opinion).

Woe is He: http://www.tnr.com/environmentenergy/story.html?id=bf08a566-7c44-446a-aa34-7889b0f24b5a
This article discusses how “Bitter-gate” will affect Obama’s campaign in a negative way. “He was saying to these upscale San Francisco Democrats, “I am really one of you, and I am not one of them.” Read the article to get a better sense of the context of this article.

Some Perspective on ‘Bitter’: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/15/opinion/15herbert.html?_r=1&ref=opinion&oref=slogin
I have to say this opinion piece is the best short article on “Bitter-gate” I have read and I agree with the author’s advice which is at the end of the following quote: “In his San Francisco comments, Senator Obama fouled up when he linked frustration and bitterness over economic hard times with America’s romance with guns and embrace of religion. But, please, let’s get a grip. What we ought to be worked up about is the racism that still prevents some people from giving a candidate a fair chance because of his skin color…If I were advising him, I would tell him to confront the matter head-on, meeting as often as possible with skeptical, and even hostile, working people in Pennsylvania and elsewhere. Let the questions rip, and answer them honestly.”

Obama’s Flaws Multiply: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB120821921853714665.html?mod=opinion_main_commentaries
This article brings up some merited concerns about having an Obama ticket for 08 and I like the fact that the author shows examples of Democrats tendency to run “rookie” candidates and the GOPs tendency to run people that have previously lost their primary battles.

Obama Gets Honest About Small Town America’s Decay, Elitists Lash Out: http://www.alternet.org/election08/82221
Jane Smiliey weighs in on “Bitter-gate”

Area Obama Backers Lash Out at Clinton: http://www.timesleader.com/news/20080414_14Obamalocal_1A_ART.html
Apparently, Clinton has never been a supporter of sportsmen and even voted against a bill that would allow people to hold on to guns they legally own during national disasters. A bill that Sen. Obama voted for.

Historical Quote of the Day: http://politicalwire.com/archives/2008/04/13/historical_quote_of_the_day.html
Bill Clinton on Gun Hugging/Religion Hugging Americans…

Obama Pressed in PA Debate: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/04/16/AR2008041604103.html?wpisrc=newsletter&wpisrc=newsletter&wpisrc=newsletter&sid=ST2008041700060

Tom Shales- In PA Debate, The Clear Loser is ABC: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/04/17/AR2008041700013.html?wpisrc=newsletter&wpisrc=newsletter&wpisrc=newsletter “The boyish Stephanopoulos, who has done wonders with the network’s Sunday morning hour, “This Week” (as, indeed, has Gibson with the nightly “World News”), looked like an overly ambitious intern helping out at a subcommittee hearing, digging through notes for something smart-alecky and slimy.”