Category Archives: Michelle Obama
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 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.
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 20 March 2009
Top Five
White House Council on Women and Girls – Where’s the News Media At?
Once again the media misses on its coverage on this great newly revived council. Saddened but not surprised :{
Rep. Barney Frank: Is There An Antidote to the Republican Amnesia?
China ‘worried’ about US Treasury holdings
I have to say I saw this coming…okay not really but lets just say I thought about this a few years ago i.e. what would happen if China lost confidence in the US Dollar.
Another twist for the unemployed: Debit Card Fees
There is a lot I could say about this…what I will say is: This is a shame! The greed is shameful!
Tired of Looking for Work, Some Create Their Own
Quote of the Week
“Mother Nature doesn’t do bailouts,” from The Infection Is Near?
Politico
N.M. Governor Repeals Death Penalty in State
I concur with the Governor’s reasoning on this. The system needs to improve before we can even ponder the possibility of trusting it to sentence someone to death.
Women Named to Cabinet, Cabinet Level and Other Top Positions in the Obama Administration
Commentary: Cheney Says U.S. can torture but can’t heal
Biden: Economic confidence returning
I’m still getting used to this Go VP Biden!
Meghan McCain Fires Back at Weight Critics
Organizing for America Pledge Project
My words to Organizing 4 America: “I think it is time that the United States got back to the basics and supported items that will build a positive foundation for the United States. Investments in the health of her citizens as well as their education are key aspects of that. It is said in sports that fundamentals are key to winning games – it is time for the United States to go back to the fundamentals.”
Health
At least 3 Percent of D.C. Residents Have HIV or AIDS, City Study Finds
En Español
El Príncipe de Asturias vende el “Made in Spain” en EEUU
Fernández condena aumento salarial de funcionarios políticos
Las remesas se desplomarán en todo América Latina este año, sigún el BID
Other
Where Power Lies?
Stop Cussin LLC
I think this is a great campaign for our youth. Young people need to know that there is more than one way to express yourself and better words to do so.
Ning
Create Your Own Social Network – I did!
Rapping Flight Attendant
He’s good.
Milwaukee Bucks tell Charlie Villanueva not to Twitter during games anymore
Oldies but Goodies
Obama Creates Women’s Council
Some Women Deserve to be Beaten and Raped a Britsh Survey Says
Could this be part of why Chris Brown thought it was okay to go Street Fighter II on Rhianna? Her dress? I remember reading something a few months back about how he did not like how she dressed aka her new “sexy” image.
Michael Moore: Why I’m Not Now and Have Never Been the Democrats’ “Rush Limbaugh”
Links of the Week 13 March 2009
Top Five
(In Order)
International Women’s Day 2009 “Women and men united to end violence against women and girls”
I am really hoping that a positive outcome from the unfortunate Chris Brown/Rhianna domestic violence situation is a re-evaluation of violence against women especially in developing nations that assume that the problem is improved simply because a woman can now file a police report and appear in court against her attacker in their countries (yes US I’m talking to you ).
Obama Creates White House Women’s Council
Should Michelle Cover Up?
Honestly I think a lot of this conversation shows the generation gap in this country. The average age of the Senate is 65 and the House is about the same meaning “everyone” is/can be a member of the AARP (My congressman uses the Amtrak senior discount to get to D.C. each day). The first lady is no where near that age and her dress reflects that! The younger generations don’t wear stockings and sleeveless is ok for most occasions as long as it isn’t spagetti straps. My only criticism is that I’m not sure if the first lady really gets just how conservative Washington is when it comes to fashion. At minimum she should make sure she has sleeves on when she heads towards Capitol Hill and when meeting certain dignitaries and foreign leaders.
Steele’s Apology to Limbaugh Troubles Many Blacks
IMF Survey: Economic Crisis Starts to Hit World’s Poorest Countries
Politico
Michelle Obama’s Agenda Includes Healthy Eating
Thank you First Lady Obama for taking this issue on. It is a shame the junk companies sell to the poor communities in this country! I almost cried the last time I was in a discount grocery store in a poor neighborhood, in Chicago ironically enough, the fresh food selection was pitiful.
NYC Mayor hones Spanish to woo Voters
New Idea on Capitol Hill – To Join Senate, Get Votes
I actually disagree with this. The extra time and cost to a State to run special elections is unnecessary. Indirectly, the people do vote in the Senator as they voted in the Governor who makes a temporary appointment/decision to keep things running until a proper election can be held. I would hate for a candidate to become a Senator during a special election only because he had the cash on hand/connections to beat out a better candidate due to the tight time frame. What happened in Illinois is an exstreme case, lets not disrupt a working system because of a bad outlier or two. Also, I hope this teaches people to research those they are voting for to avoid what occured in Illinois – do your homework
Commentary: If you oppose stimulus, don’t take the money
You Don’t Win the Presidency, Then What
Economy
As Jobs Vanish, Motel Rooms Become Home
Health/Green Living
Pepsi to roll out products with natural sugar
Yea Pepsi!! I don’t even like Pepsi but I may pick up a box of this stuff. We as consumers need to support these efforts and let the big companies know that we will not tolerate products that are not good for our bodies. The Corn Lobby said, in its PR commercial, that HFCS is okay in moderation. The problem is HFCS is in practically EVERYTHING we consume – that is not moderation. This in no way is a perfect solution, the price should not be as inflated as it is, but its a step in the right direction.
More teenagers going the meatless route
I wonder if meat producers and dairy farmers will start producing commercials about how meat and dairy is healthy for you like the Corn lobby did with HFCS?
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Women
The Audacity of Jamila’s Hope
The Top Five Ways White Feminists Continue to Discredit Women of Color
Sports
Terrell Owens Signs with Bills
En Español
Quitarle la vida de una rosa
Piden regidores PRD-PRSC anular suelo 150 mil pesos
Oldies But Goodies
Just Do It: The Dearth of Women in Politics is Not Just Due to Sexism
I enjoy that the word is trickling down more and more from what academia has known for awhile.
Which Came First The Objectification of Sarah Palin, Or the Mistrust in Her Competence? Objectification for 200 Alex [Think Jeopardy].
When are WE Going to Get Over It?
A southern white man professor encourages “white people” to get over themselves and live up to the United States’ creed. I found this link but was unsuccessful finding the editorial on the site of the original newspaper 
Obama Picks Kansas Governor Sebelius as Health Secretary
Kinda off topic but I think Gov. Sebelius is one of the best dressed women in politics.
Charities Say Government Is Ignoring Them In Crisis
Humanities Ph.D’s Are Anticipating Hard Times
