Category Archives: Obama Administration
Links of the Week 20 August 2010
After a long summer I am back to blogging on here consistently :D Now that I also fallo Português, my links will be in English mostly with some in Spanish and Portuguese. If you want to read a link in a language you don’t speak translate.google.com will be a good resource for you (its not perfect but it works).
Top Five
1o Things Men and Boys Can Do to Stop Human Traffing
Girl power: amplyfing the role of women in unions
Fox News Doesn’t Mention News Corp’s $1 Million Donation To Republican Committee
Do you have old luggage that is still in working condition? Consider donating that luggage to Suitcases for Kids which gives old but working condition luggage to children in foster care around the country. Please visit the website for details and instead of trashing items still of good use send it to someone else in need. Pay it forward!!
Bahrain Intensifies Crackdown on Activists and Clerics
Quote of the Week
“All of us do not have equal talent, but all of us should have an equal opportunity to develop our talents” John F. Kennedy via @roandco on Twitter
Women & Politics
‘Good ol’ boys’ in Warren’s way?
I have to say that I feel that the White House is doing more lip-service in its response: We have put more women than any other administration and the first law President Obama signed was about women [paraphrased statements from the administration via the article]. I like President Obama but I feel more and more that these moves were more strategic looking to 2012 than personal desire. It could be true that President Obama wanted to put these women in place personally first but I do not believe for one second that he or someone in his campaign camp was not thinking about 2012 when they decided to make these moves especially in the case of appointing two female Supreme Court justices. I could almost hear the 2012 talking points when I read about the two nominees.
WHCWG
The White House Asked, You Answered: Women You Know That Break Barriers
White House Council for Women & Girls Announces Work Flex Starter Kit
Politics
Brazilian election gag no laughing matter for comics
MoveOn calls for boycott of Target
Women & Girls
I read two articles recently that really have me concerned especially since my oldest niece is now 7 years old. These articles discuss a recent NY Time article about Puberty and Younger girls, see below for all three links. I try to not be preaching to people and just express my opinion but this issue hits home because after living abroad for a year my body badly reacted to many of the hormones and chemicals placed in US food. Furthermore, after removing these chemicals and hormones from my diet I noticed a significant change in my body shape and form so to my readers please read the links below and consider taking hormones and chemicals out of your diet as it does make a difference.
What’s Making 7-Year Old Girls Develop Breasts?
Is the Early Onset of Puberty in Young Girls Linked to Meat?
First Signs of Puberty Seen in Younger Girls
O Homem teme a mulher independente?
Other
Why China Will Change Capitalism?
Dr. Cornell West on the Michael Eric Dyson Show
Clearance Sale: Barnes & Noble Didn’t Evolve Enough
FAA Reportedly Poised to Hit American Airlines with Record Penalty of $25 mil or More
Oldies But Goodies
Google-Verizon Net Neutrality Pact: 5 Red Flags
Study shows testing for Alzheimer’s is accurate
Willie Lynch- The Making of a Slave
In college I went to a play based on this letter and I admit that I did not take the time back then to read the letter. Then one of my Twitter followers posted this and said to take some time to read this and I finally did after all these years. It is really sad to see how a letter so old is still applicable.
Links of the Week 25 June 2010
Author’s Note: This weeks links are shorter as I was traveling last week. Also links for Summer 2010 will be in Portuguese as I am learning this language this summer and am not allowed to communicate in English. If you have Google Chrome as your browser you can use their translate feature if you wish. If not see you in late August when my Links of the Week will return to their normal muli-lingual mostly English & Spanish format.
Top Five
Spelman College President Gives Opening Address at UNCF ICB Green Building Institute
I saw this threw the research methods camp I am attending & it made me see just how serious this spill is & the long term effects it will have for the animals that live there as well as the people that depend on the water to survive i.e. tourist organizations, farmers & fishermen/women.
Buffett to Ultra-Rich: Meet Me Halfway
This is the article that got General McChrystal fired from his post in charge of the troops in Afghanistan.
General McChrystal and ‘Rolling Stone’: There’s So Much More to the War in Afghanistan
Why everyone was worried about who got fired in Washington, Pundit Mom reflects on what is missing in the inside the beltway talk about Afghanistan
Women & Politics
Un bastión argentino contra las cuotas femeninas
Partidos evaden la cuota de género
U.S. Education Secretary Duncan Commemorates 38th Anniversary of Title IX
Other Politics
UPDATED: EPA Reveals What’s In Gulf Oil Spill Dispersants
Other
Can Conscious Consumerism Really Save the World?
30 things to do before you turn 30
Oldies But Goodies
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 28 August 2009
Top Five
OFA Blog: Remembering Senator Ted Kennedy
Rest in Peace Senator Kennedy! Thank you SO MUCH for your years/decades of hard work. This clip is from the 2008 Democratic National Convention. I was so moved by him during that week. I wish I would have paid more attention to his work and commitments sooner. I know that he and his work-style will be greatly missed! We need more Senators like him! I can’t remember the last time I cried over the passing of someone that was not directly connected to me – he was that kind of public servant!
Study shows food stamps an unhealthy influence on women’s nutrition
Getting out of the way so that women can save the world
This article is a reaction to the NYTimes Magazine’s recent feature concerning Women’s Rights. I agree with what Ann Freedman is saying in her review of the series.
This document is from a grassroots organization I was involved with when I lived in the Dominican Republic.
Six months after the final edition, what have we learned?
Photo of the Week
Source: www.phdcomics.com
Quote of the Week
“My name is Jonathan Emil McCoy and I approve this message.” from Jonathan E. McCoy’s Speech: A New Petition
Politico
7 Reasons Why the Republican Party Will Win Big in 2010
This blog post is written by a GOP supporter but I do think some of the points he addresses are either merited or something the DNC needs to think about as 2010 approaches.
I didn’t think the Town Hall antics would reach my home state of Delaware but sadly it did. An interesting article about those who still do not believe that President Obama is not a US Citizen. I wonder if they would be satisfied if Senator McCain became president considering that he was born on a US Base that is US soil according to law but he was not born in one of the fifty states. Though what is more important is for the US to find out what are some of the Birthers grievances that is causing them to act out so strongly – I think if we can get to the root of this we can end this “movement.”
Skin Deep – Black Hair Still Tangled in Politics
Other
Reaching the next generation with ‘Muppet diplomacy’
Check out this link to hear Sesame Street song from Palestine.
Mujeres
Black Women Should Lighten Up? On health, optimism and bias
This article is from the recent New York Times Magazine issue focused on Women. Though I do not think that the world’s women need to be saved (see Top Five) just simply given an opportunity to contribute this is a good series overall.
Finances
So as I was reading an old NYTimes article Sunday I came across an article about financial advise for recent graduates and though I graduated college 5 years ago I decided to check out the article. Well Beth Kobliner, Ramit Sethi and Madison Nipp all answered questions from people dealing with finances and I learned A LOT. So please click on that article and follow these people, if you are on Twitter, or buy their books or read their blogs. I saw a few other articles on the NYTimes website and decided to link all of them here. I hope you learn something and take steps towards financial stability.
Your Money – Financial Advise for Recent Graduates
Your Money – A Day Off to Tackle the Financial To-Do-List
Your Money – It May Be Time For You To Find A New Credit Card
Oldies But Goodies
Markell Signs landmark energy legislation
Looks like DE is trying to be a leader when it comes to Green Policies.
This trend started during the 2008 election and I think it was the biggest mistake he made, loosing the one thing that drew people (well independents) to him.
People of Influence – Delaware Today
Delaware State Representative John Kowalko, who I know through his daughter, is featured. He was instrumental in getting the Wind Energy Bill passed in Delaware. I am glad that my home state is left in good hands.
Clearing My Inbox: Oldies But Goodies Part 2
I’m still working on clearing my inbox. I have made a lot of progress. Here are more older links I have found while doing some Spring…err Summer Cleaning online. This time I will be more organized with the links. Part 3 coming soon…
July
Has American Apparel Gone Too Far?
Check out this post about a recent ad campaign that American Apparel has done. I’m not a fan of it.
Klobuchar Remarks on sexism in Sotomayor hearings
Sen. Klobuchar is one of my favorite senators. I heard her in a hearing last year and appreciated her frankness. I hope she continues to speak for the people and holds on to her unique senate style. This link is a link to Emily’s List’s new Blog Read My Lipstick but a link to the full article is there.
Death Toll Rises in Afghanistan; In US Key Econ Report Due
June
‘Save our CEOs’ Teaser for Michael Moore’s New Film
Susanna Madora Salter, America’s First Female Mayor and Elected Official
May
Former Interrogator Rebukes Cheney for Torture Speech
Article starts slow but a must need read about how the Corn Lobby is at work again…moving from food to fuel production. I wonder if this is why I haven’t seen one of those Pro High Fructose Corn Syrup commercials recently.
Hill Still A Climb For Female Staffers
April
A 19 Cent Raise in 45 years? Women Deserve Equal Pay Now
Cuba: “It’s Time to Talk” Say US Lawmakers
Women, Extremism and Two Key States
The G20 and Latin America: A “Rendezvous With Destiny” or a False Start?
Deal By Deal, China Expands Its Influence in Latin America
What Can Obama Do in Latin America?
Foreign Policy in Focus – Time to Deal With Haiti
Negritudes, la nueva estrategia de Uribe
The US-Columbia FTA and National Insecurity: A Call for Ethical Foreign Policy
Latin America: Summit Reveals a Changing Contient
March
Where to Now?: Women’s Leadership Needs New Direction
Beefy Résumé for a Giant Job: Policing Stimulus Spending
The Body Politic: Cutting Meghan McCain Down to Size
Connecting with Iraqi Entrepreneurs
Obama Responds to Reports of Violence at Border
Unknown
Murders By Columbian Military Increase, WFP Renews Calls to End Funding
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 3 July 2009
Top Five
(In order)
Michael Jackson: Our Brother, Not our ‘N**ga’
Limiting migration: People Protectionism
This article reminds my why I miss my The Economist subscription…but budget cuts had to happen. I may try the online subscription though.
Letters from Luvvie: Dear BET (Guest Post)
Except for some of the language use, I don’t curse or use foul language, this post took the words out of my mouth. I am really disappointed in BET and I have been for years.
What Would Buffy Do? Notes on Dusting Edward Cullen
A Latin American Perspective on the Crisis (Part 1)
Don’t forget to check out part 2.
Photo of the Week
Source: marketplace.xbox.com
Quote of the Week
“Sorry sweetie, but Soulja Boy wants to “super soak” you too, and you’re dancing while he says it.” from BET brainwashing our kids.
Politico
Palin Stepping Down This Month
Powell ‘concerned’ about Obama’s agenda
‘Family Friendly’ White House Less So for Aides
Obama’s Border Fence
A Now on PBS article and show discussing the Border Fence that President Obama plans to complete and the fact that the fence may not/probably not produce the desired effect.
States Struggle to Meet Budget Deadlines
Another Batch of Obama’s Ambassador Picks Have Money-in-Politics Ties
I know that Obama is not the first President to reward those who donated or raised money during their campaign but the practice still saddens me as it is another downside to the US Political Culture. Read the article to links about all of Obama’s Ambassador selections. Thanks to OpenSecrets.org for doing work that I cannot do!
Economy
Dumbest Moments in Business 2009 Mid-Year Edition
Other
Wedding Disasters
Hardee’s and Quiznos Try to Out-Sleeze Burger King
Jackson left behind an ‘Endless’ Supply of Music
Oldies But Goodies
Chef-executive Obama’s Barbecue Time
Obama recently held a BBQ for local school students. I have to say when he does things like this I think he is so great!
Hallie Berry and Jamie Foxx: Whats the Financial Value of a Kiss?
Check out the radio show link in this article. An interesting description that discusses the challenges of being a Black actor in Hollywood.
Help for Paying Off Your Student Loans
This is an issue near and dear to my heart aka I have plenty of loans to pay off :{ Please share with others and teach students to be mindful of the debt they choose to take on to pay for their education expenses.
