Category Archives: Joe Biden
Links of the Week 19 Feburary 2010
Black History
First Black Ice Skating Pair to Compete in Winter Olympics
Top Five
Children’s Messages of Hope for Haiti
This is a link to an interesting art exhibit by an Iranian artist. She uses an interesting use of fabric and everyday household items to make her point.
Johnetta B. Cole Explains the Power of the Noah Principle
“Haiti – The Politics of Rebuilding”
Women and Politics
This is a schedule of Running Start’s 2010 Path to Politics Series. This is a great program to check out if you are in the DC Metro area.
Politico
Canadian Officials: Man Breached Security, Got Close to VP Biden
Rap star says Romney got physical with him on the plane
Other
David Stern projects $400 million in losses for the NBA
Wanted: Volunteers, All Pregnant
When Children Are Overweight, Changes for the Whole Family
Médicos y choferes: hermanos de profesión
Morehouse Alumnus’ Short Film Speaks Volumes
Why Magic Johnson Should Buy Ebony & Jet?
Oldies But Goodies
Recycling Discarded Flip-Flops
I had an old pair of flip flops break this past week and when I googled recycling flip-flops this article came up. If you have old flip flops check out the organization listed, grab some friends and split the cost of shipping!
Links of the Week 11 September 2009
This week’s links are light – the semester is in full effect. Hopefully, the links will be back to normal soon. Enjoy the few things I read last week.
- DNMP Politico
Top Five
Not exactly an article but I just discovered that Care2.com has a site where you can click for a cause for free everyday and that cause will receive funds by Care2.com’s sponsors. So click the link, find the cause of your choice and make a difference without hurting your wallet 
Labor Day was Monday and I feel that in the United States we have become so happy to have a holiday a.k.a. a day off of work that we forget to reflect on the reasons why we have a day off in the first place. Labor day is a celebration of those who work hard all year long but do not forget about those who do not have jobs to take a labor break from or those who have jobs where they work even when everyone rests. Finally, as this article highlights do not forget about the unions or people that made it possible for us to work at a good wage for decent hours…well generally speaking ignoring pay equity issues that still exist for women and minorities.
This is a great song that highlights the disgrace of the United States ranking 37 in the world for health care yet being number 1 for tanks and planes. Now if only someone would do a song about us being 68th (give or take a ranking or two) for national female political representation…we could make an album of it.
Study: Human fat yields multipurpose stem cells
Politico
Carper shares his views on health care reform
Biden: ‘Stimulus is in fact working’
Delaware’s Health Care System Poised to Perform Well Under Nat’l Reform Plans
Why Did the Press Ignore the Van Jones Scandal?
The Seven Big Questions About 2010
Oldie But Goodie
Senate Remarks About Sen. Ted Kennedy
Gotta watch this. A rare moment of bi-partisanship in Congress. I am afraid that moments such as this will be few and far between as the partisan nature of the Legislative Branch becomes more of the norm.
Links of the Week 21 August 2009
Top Five
(In Order)
Pride and Peril: Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Why Black Colleges Might Be the Best Bargains
I admit that I have not finished reading this article, its a NYTimes Magazine article so its long. But it is a must read as it discusses the conflict of this century – the maltreatment of women worldwide.
Our Stimulus Spot Check: Summer Wave of Projects Nears Crest
Quote of the Week
“Twenty-four percent (24%) of all PhDs earned each year by African Americans are conferred by twenty four (24) HBCUs; Eighteen (18) of the top twenty-three (23) producers of African Americans who go on to receive science related PhDs are HBCUs; Four (4) of the top ten (10) producers of successful African American medical school applicants are HBCUs. These HBCUs produce twenty percent (20%) more African American applicants than the other six (6) institutions combined; Eight (8) of the top ten (10) producers of African American engineers are HBCUs” from President Obama: Help Our HBCUs
Politico
Carper Details Reasons Behind Support of Health Care Changes
The author does make some good points here. For me, the verdict is still out.
Health Care Americans Can Afford
Here is a good story from my new favorite news program Now on PBS
New law promotes plastic-bag recycling
I have to say I am excited about this new Delaware law. I hope more states enact such laws.
Administration Official: “Sebelius Misspoke.”
Other
For Class of ’13, times are a-changin’
First Hand Account: Health Care Protesters in Colorado
Oldies But Goodies
A look at a US Senator who is unafraid to speak out on the hypocrisy in US Policy – foreign or domestic.
Mujer dominicana de 26 años presenta candiadtura a la alcaldía de Nueva York
Her campaign theme is Millionaires: Your Time is Up.
W.H. objects to Ad Invoking Obama’s Kids
I posted the original article discussing these ads the other week, see Links of the Week 7 August 2009. I definitely see why the W.H. objects this, I also see why the children of presidents are off limits, however I can’t help but think about the validity of the argument PRCM is making in the ad. I wonder if this would have gone differently if the PRCM tried to obtain some permission form the First Lady’s Office to use her children in the ad especially since the girls are not visually present in the ad. The First Lady is supportive of organic foods and attempted to start an organic garden so she could have been more open than in other cases.
This is a New York Times Magazine Article so its LONG, 9 computer pages, but its a good article filled with good information. Valarie Jarrett may be my new political role model.
TheHill.com – 50 Most Beautiful 2009
NOW Celebrates Landmark Confirmation of Sonia Sotomayor to Supreme Court
“Judge Sotomayor will bring more federal judicial experience to the court than any justice in 100 years, and more overall judicial experience than anyone confirmed in the past 70 years…Sixteen years passed between the confirmations of Ginsburg and Sotomayor, and three men were elevated to the high court during that time…NOW calls for every open seat on the Supreme Court to be filled by a woman until there are four, if not five women justices.”
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
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
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.
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.
Links of the Week 17 July 2009
Top Five
(In Order)
Report Identifies Characteristics of Sustainable Nonprofits
Hello From Havana
A very interesting breakdown of the ruling style of Raul Castro that includes his speaking style, sense of humor and policy changes since coming to power in 2008.
Vice Presidency Has Changed Over The Years
Interesting look at the position of the Vice Presidency and what has been done in recent administrations to change that role.
What Gov. Palin Forgot (Sen. John Kerry)
Sen. Kerry discusses a recent op-ed that Gov. Palin wrote showing that global warming is indeed a problem using examples from the state of Alaska.
Solutions: Help Madison Avenue find FauxBama Girls
This is an interesting blog search plus a chance to give little Black and Mixed girls a chance of exposure. Read post for details and disregard dates as this was tweeted this week.
Quote of the Week
“Being white and male is seen instead as a neutral condition, the natural order of things. Any “identity” — black, brown, female, gay, whatever — has to be judged against this supposedly “objective” standard. Thus it is irrelevant if Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. talks about the impact of his background as the son of Italian immigrants on his rulings — as he did at his confirmation hearings — but unforgivable for Sotomayor to mention that her Puerto Rican family history might be relevant to her work.” from A Sotomayor Sense of Justice.
Photo of the Week
Source: Keith Knight via BlackNews.com
If I Lived Inside the Beltway…
I would go to National Geographics DC African Diaspora Film Series from 23-25 July. Only $10 General Admission and $8 for Seniors/Students. Click Here for Details.
Politico
The Future of U.S. Policy in Iraq
The first 30 minutes contain the speech and the rest is question and answer.
Quotes of the Day from the Sotomayor Hearing
These quotes are from the first day of the hearing.
Amtrak unveils first rail car funded by stimulus
The House Releases Its Health-Care Reform Bill
Emily’s List: Read My Lipstick
Emily’s List now has a blog. Check it out.
Other
Top 10: Subtle Ways to Tell Her She’s Fat
I found this article horrendous but I have to admit that a few of the suggestions were clever. Please don’t try these “tips” at home!
Colleges Could See Decline in Number of Large Gifts
PETA Playmates Hit Capitol Hill to Dish Vegan Hot Dogs
Movie Studios Make Strides in Diverting Waste, Recycling Sets
Kmart’s Christmas in July: Inspiration or Desperation?
My vote is for desperation but it is a pretty crafty idea but what are they going to do come November and December to get people in their doors if they have done all their shopping in July?
Oldies But Goodies
Obama Watch Special: Back to Africa
Convention Committees: Sectors & Industries
Another useful document from OpenSecrets.org.
You Want To Run For Office. Now What?
A story about a woman who decided she wanted to run for political office that participated in The White House Project’s political training program for women.
Links of the Week 19 June 2009
Top Five
The Waves Minority Judges Always Make
Please share this with anyone who is leaning towards the Sotomayor is a racist for her comments about women and minority judges.
Iran Election Is Obama’s First Foreign Policy Test–And He’s Failing
Palin vs Biden 2016
Have to say I did the math to see if Biden had a chance to run in 2016. He could do what McCain could not…be the oldest elected President ever. I do agree with the author, Palin killed – in a good way – her recent CNN video and I think she is smart enough not to run in 2012. Unless something goes wrong in DNC land…they have a lock on 2012…just my opinion
What Hillary Can Teach Sarah Palin
I’m not a fan of the tone of this piece but at the heart the author is right that Palin would be better off, career wise at least, if she learned from Hillary post campaign.
The Stoning of Soraya M.
You have to go see this movie when it comes out later this month. Go to the website to view the trailer.
Photo of the Week
Politico
That’s What’s Wrong With Black People
An interesting look at African-American activists who refuse to get involved in formal politics even if they are an answer to their criticisms of the Obama Administration.
Where’s Joe? He’s at the Parade
VP Joe Biden when home to DE for the weekend and participated in the last day of the Annual Italian Festival. Have to say as a native Delawarean I have not been to this festival though I have been to the African Festival and the State Fair.
The Voting Rights Project – League of Women’s Voters v. Brunner
Women and Politics
Online Activism Institute
Mission: “The Online Activism Institute provides web-based training and resources to empower women leaders in the Middle East and North Africa. The Institute empowers community leaders who champion liberal values to achieve democratic change in their societies.By using the Internet to bridge gaps in physical distance, the Institute seeks to reach more women with personalized training opportunities, providing them with interactive tools to achieve their activism goals.”
Health
Men’s Health Week
Happy Early Father’s Day to all the Dads out there…now go get checked out! Its important. Do it for you, do it for your loved ones and do it because you deserve it!
Other
What Single Women Can Learn from Michelle
Why Has Obama Got It In for Muslim Women?
The 10 Commandments of Social Media
Oldies But Goodies
Pundit Mom: If Only the New Disney Princess Could Be More Like Mulan
A great post that makes you think about media, business and stereotypes about girls and women. Still ashamed about Disney’s first choice for the name of the new Black princess…sigh.
Jordan MPs Discuss Discriminatory Laws Against Women
Stop The World: We Want to Get On
Memorial Day 2009 – Jose Pequeno American Hero
This video made me cry at the end. It is a must watch! It’s stories like this that make me want to end the wars the US and, well, all countries are involved in. I’m blessed to have people like Jose sacrifice their comfortable lives so that I can have one but it saddens me to see his extensive injuries. Thank you to Jose and all of our troops but it’s time to bring the troops home!
Amber Waves of Blame
Discussion of the various “waves” of feminism and the issues between them.
Interview with Alomiza Ennos-Barr, Liberian Representative and Chair of the Women’s Legislative Caucus
Links of the Week 5 June 2009
Top Five
Biden’s staff shoulders task of steering committee
Death to All Black TV Shows (Except the Ones Made By Tyler Perry)
It is really sad that as the diversity of the United States is growing the diversity of network television is decreasing. We as citizens should not have to go to BET (my issues with this network I will save for another day) to see shows with “black folks” or go to Univision to see shows with “latinos.” To all the political pundits and people that claimed racism/race issues in the United States died with the election of President Obama, this story is only part of my argument that counter those statements.
Obama May Need to Show ID in More Places Than East Harlem
This is a good article discussing how Obama’s election has not stopped the negative perceptions of Black males in this country.
Update on Recovery Act Lobbying Rules
Men Follow Men and Nobody Tweets
The Harvard Business School did a study about men, women and Twitter.
Politico
Barack Obama Still Courting Pennsylvania
Obama Rewards Donors with Plum Posts Abroad
Did Regan Cause the 2008 Crisis?
Quote of the Week
“According to the United Nations Population Fund, three fifths of the world’s one billion poorest people are women and girls. Of the nearly 1 billion adults in the world who cannot read, two thirds are women.” From Wal-Mart Foundation and CARE Team Up to Empower Young Women Around the World. Not the biggest fan of Wal-Mart but I am glad that they are doing some good through their foundation.
Photo of the Week
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton with other Foreign Affairs Ministers from the Americas.
From Clinton abandona la Asemblea de la OEA y asegura que no hay consenso sobre Cuba. Photo credit goes to AP/Clave Digital.
Health
Meat: the Slavery of our Time
This Foreign Policy article discusses how eating meat will become obsolete in the future.
10 Easy Ways to Eat Natural
Besides the negative comment about co-ops…I love co-ops, there are some good tips in this article.
Health Risks of Too Little Sleep
As a first year graduate student this past school year…I definitely saw the health risks of too little sleep.
6 Alternatives to 87,000 Slices of Bread
There is a video in this article that you have to check out.
International
Somali Bantus gain Tanzanian citizenship in their ancestral land
An Online Atlas of the Millennium Development Goals
A very interesting look at the world’s progress towards the UN’s Millennium Development Goals. There are interactive maps for each of the goals…just wish I could print or save the maps.
North Korea’s Next Kim: Dad’s Favorite, Kim Jong Un
Sports
WNBA Team’s Jersey Sponsorship Could Set The Standard
Spalding iHoop
This is a bit much…but will probably be seen on future episodes of MTV Cribs though…sigh.
Links of the Week 29 May 2009
Top Five
2009 Spelman Fulbrighters
Both Spelman and my Fulbright changed my life… 
A fair balance for consumers on credit card reform
An op-ed by Senator Tom Carper (D-DE).
Do Women Dare Play in the Leadership Sandbox?
Book Review of Dr. Anita Davis-DeFoe’s new book Follow Her Lead.
Rolle dreams big, works even harder
This is the kind of pro player I would want my kids to admire…well when he makes it after being a Rhodes Scholar.
Quote of the Week
“OMG LOL!! ROTFL!!!! (Obfuscatingly Messy Graphs, Lacks Older Literature, Research Objectives Totally Flimsy, Lazy)” from PhD Comics: ‘If Research Papers Had a Comments Section’
Photo of the Week
(President Barack Obama fistbumps a graduating Midshipman at the U.S. Naval Academy graduation ceremony in Annapolis, Md., Friday, May 22, 2009. Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)
Politico
Annapolis
This article has video of President Obama’s remarks to the Naval Academy as well as some photos.
Newt Gingrich: Sonia Sotomayor a ‘racist’
Congressional Black Caucus Fasts for Darfur
Top 10 TV Feuds
Have to say I am a fan of the Olbermann v O’Reilly feud which is why this is listed under politico.
Obama’s Battle with the Liberal Wing of the Democratic Party
Overselling “Climate Conflict”?
House Leaders Throw Bluedogs a PAYGO Bone
What Will America Stand for in 2050?
I almost didn’t post this because there is so much I disagree with in this article. What I will say is this what about the US cultural & political invasion in Latin America? Cable in some parts of Latin America (where I have lived) had more US channels than local channels. Not enough room to go into the disgust I felt while reading this article.
Women
Yours Truly Makes Ms.
International
Biden’s Unfinished Balkans’ Business
Why Iran Fried Roxana Saberi
If I Still Lived Inside The Beltway…
Decided to start this section because as a person who used to live in the DC Metro area, I miss all of the events and access to information you get by being ‘inside the beltway.’ So if I still lived inside the beltway, I would go to: Renewing the Partnership Between the United States and Mexico: Shared Responsibility and Shared Strategies on June 8th at the Wilson Center for International Affairs.
Sports
Charles Barkley and Dwayne Wade Play a Game of One-On-One
NFC East Loaded with Unheralded Linebackers
Other
Nazi film wins top Cannes prize
Diddy Hits a Million Followers on Twitter; Mild Backlash Ensues
Doing Good On Sabbatical in Africa
Oldies But Goodies
Subverting the Swiffer
Got this link after a discussion surrounding the Swiffer commercials.
Links of the Week 22 May 2009
I am slowly working my way back to blogging. This week’s links are light but still some good things to check out. Happy reading. -DNMP
Top Five
Running Start – Empowering Young Women to Dream Big
Running Start is a great organization that I volunteered with when I lived in DC. I like to get involved when I can which usually involves spreading the word about the organization and its programs.
The Meaning of Michelle Obama
Survey delves into high birth rate for young Latinas
Hip Chicas
This is a cute site for young girls. The focus is on Latinas but the five girls are in a band and they travel across the Americas. There is a focus on environment and other sustainable activities.
Swine Flu & Factory Farming
Blunt but to the point: There is no such thing as Mad Tofu Disease.
Politico
Biden Urges Pennsylvanians to Back Specter
En Español
Hipólito Mejía saluda el acuerdo entre Vargas Maldonado y Fernández
Business/Economy
Next in Line, But Don’t Say Nepotism
This article features a Spelman Alumna from my class. Go Class of 2005!
Oldies But Goodies
A Career in Community Organizing Becomes an Enviable Option
This article actually features a Morehouse Grad I know who has also studied in the DR. Cool guy…good article too.
Other
The Downside to Obamamania
Obama Chia pets and tattoos…no wonder more Americans are okay with socialism.
Boston Foundation report offers new data on nonprofit sector at a time of economic crisis
7 Habits of Highly Effective Twitterers
This is good for people who Tweet for business or networking purposes.
