Category Archives: Sarah Palin
Links of the Week 5 Feburary 2010
This week is light on politics but I still hope you enjoy!
Happy Reading,
DNMP
Tale from Black History/Photo of the Week
Henrietta Lacks and her husband David in 1945.
Henrietta Lacks’ ‘Immortal’ Cells
Top Five
Even though we are only one month into the new year, I feel like we have lost so many people. Well this feeling hit closer to home with the loss of Howard Zinn. Professor Zinn, a former professor at my Alma Mater Spelman College, spent his life fighting against the status quo. Check out this video link and I encourage you to read his book “A People’s History of the United States.” I now see a need to read this book now more than ever!
Against Discouragement – 2005 Spelman College Commencement Speech by Howard Zinn
Professor Zinn spoke at my commencement speech in 2005 and now that my five year college reunion is quickly approaching and nostalgia increasing these words are more heightened than ever.
This article has great arguments for both sides of the issue. A must read especially for those who have young women in their lives.
Building Haiti’s Economy, One Mango at a Time
Alpha Kappa Alpha Lawsuit Dismissed
Quote of the Week
“My hope is that whatever you do to make a good life for yourself—whether you become a teacher, or social worker, or business person, or lawyer, or poet, or scientist — you will devote part of your life to making this a better world for your children, for all children. My hope is that your generation will demand an end to war, that your generation will do something that has not yet been done in history and wipe out the national boundaries that separate us from other human beings on this earth.” Howard Zinn 1922-2010
Video of the Week
How to Get Our Democracy Back: Lawrence Lessig
The link above is to the full video and the clip above is the shorter YouTube video of the segment.
Politico
N.J. Gov. Christie Vetos Delaware River and Bay Authority Budget
Barack Obama Attends Georgetown-Duke Basketball Game
So this is borderline politics but I thought this was a cute segment. Nice to see the President humanized.
Women & Politics
En Español
Reciben primeros 700 taxis amarillos de tres mil que circularán en Santo Domingo
Other
Learn About Amy’s Organic Kitchen
Oprah did a feature on one of my favorite food companies, Amy’s. Check out the video and check out Amy’s at your local grocer.
Traveling as a Vegan Requires the Proper Frame of Mind
Oldies But Goodies
Johsua Allen Harris’ Inflatable Bag Monsters
Battle of the Bags: Paper vs. Plastic
A great interactive feature that will allow you to assess your impact on the environment if you decrease your use of paper and/or plastic bags.
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?
Stop Junk Mail with Junk Stopper
This is the pay way to stop junk mail from coming to your home. There is a free version as well that involves you writing to companies to opt-out: http://www.donotmail.org
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
Links of the Week 10 October 2008
Top Five
(In No Particular Order)
SNL Biden/Palin Opener
I don’t know about Scranton but Wilmington is a fine place to grow up. Ok so I grew up in Newark but still
Bill Maher Takes On Palin’s Debate Performance
I’m surprised that no one is talking about the fact that if all Republican males can say about her performance is how they reacted when she winked that they are being sexist. Ok so that isn’t all they talked about but I think that comment is as bad as when they talked about Condi Rice’s knee high boots when she first became Secretary of State.
John McCain’s Rage is a National Security ConcernBiden Explains Debate Moment Where He Choked Up
One of my favorite moments in this debate because it shows Joe Biden the person not Joe Biden the Senator.
Palin On Fox News: Couric Annoyed Me
I have to say that if Palin wants to talk to the American people without a filter then she should give more speeches or make unfiltered statements at press conferences. She should not get upset at people doing their jobs. No one forced her to be interviewed by Katie Couric and if she is from the “media elite” you knew that before you sat down with her. If you are a real maverick why not be interviewed by a Washington outsider say a reporter from the local Wasilla paper or TV station. Just something to think about.
Politics
Los votantes, no el Alcalde, mandan en NY
Joe’s Tears: the Political Power of Paternal Love
Who Won The VP Debate? Biden Scores Big
Obama’s Professorial Advantage
Blitzer: “Apparent” McCain Has “Some Disdain” For Obama
Signs of Growing Friction Between McCain and Palin
Economy
The Worst Crisis Since the Great Depression?
This author says no. I agree but I do hope that real regulation comes from this “crisis” and that it stays.
Knock Out: CNBC Confirms Lehman CEO Punched at Gym
Nervous Days as Consumers Tighten Belts
Other
The Obamas’ Greatest PDA Moments (SLIDESHOW)
A really nice slideshow. Nice to see a positive image of marriage in the media in this country.
Oldies But Goodies
The politics of women and leadership
Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert: Mock the Vote
Video
2000 George Bush vs 2008 John McCain. Are they MCSAME?
Frank Luntz Focus Group: Palin is Ready!
A clip from a group of people that liked Palin’s performance and think that she is ready to be VP.
Women Against McCain Palin
This is a link to two videos that this group has discussing abortion rights in extreme situations suck as rape and incest.
Links of the Week 3 October 2008
Top Five
“Black Woman Walking” By Tracey Rose
This is an interesting video that discusses the plight of women who get hit on while simply walking down the street.
The Dress Code
This is an article about dress at HBCUs.
Scout Tufankjian
This person is a photographer who has taken pictures of the Obama campaign. Click on the link to see his photos…they are fantastic. If I wasn’t a grad student I would definitely purchase some of his prints…though there is this one print of a supporter that I really like…um.
On the Road: Grand Junction, Colorado
A great article about the math of canvasing. 12 contacts will produce one new voter for your side.
Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert: Mock the Vote
Politics
Are Pollsters Undercounting Obama Voters if They Don’t Call Cellphones?
Welcome to Gilead, Governor Palin
House of Representatives’ Web site overwhelmed
Wasilla, Alaska, gadfly goes viral
Bush Signs Bailout After House Approval by 263 to 171 Vote
Economics
Wells Fargo Swoops In
What I Missed Last Week
White House Dispatches Team to Push Economic Bill
Fratto insisted that the plan was not slapped together and had been drawn up as a contingency over previous months and weeks by administration officials.” Something about that sentence does not sit well with me. This is the type of thing that happens when Congress does not fulfill their job of executive oversight.
Oldies But Goodie
McCain’s Daddy Yankee Endorsement
I’m reconsidering being a Daddy Yankee fan…I lived with the lyrics but this?!?! I don’t know.
The Vision Splendid
Includes video of Dr. King’s I Have A Dream Speech and Obama’s acceptance speech.
