Until we each take time to speak out, contribute, protest, donate, volunteer, act in opposition to the evils that rage across this planet, we are each morally culpable in our own way.
Newsy.: The New York Post Never Learns
Published the week of April 15, 2013 in the TriCityNews.
It is difficult to cover a story when you are looking for a particular outcome. This was underscored by the New York Post when on Monday, less than 90 minutes after the Boston Marathon Bombing, they reported that the police had…
Publishing this pic for marriage equality. Also, for bacon.
BACON!!! (Oh, and marriage equality too!)
(via laughingsquid)
In the first installment of the audio series “Being Biden,” Vice President Joe Biden tells the story behind a photo taken at the Whitehall Neck Sportsman Club’s Wild Game Dinner in Leipsic, DE on March 4, 2013. To receive email updates when new stories are posted, sign up at http://wh.gov/beingbiden.
Senator Claire McCaskill: A Perfect Saturday
Today I woke up and was startled. For the first time in a very long time, I have a whole day without any scheduled work events. So I thought I’d share how I am going to fill this unusual vast amount of empty space.
First up, I scooted downstairs to make my husband’s favorite Leftovers Frittata….
You’ve gotta love Sen. McCaskill, using Twitter & tumblr like a pro! Go Senator!
Marina Abramovic meets Ulay
“Marina Abramovic and Ulay started an intense love story in the 70s, performing art out of the van they lived in. When they felt the relationship had run its course, they decided to walk the Great Wall of China, each from one end, meeting for one last big hug in the middle and never seeing each other again. at her 2010 MoMa retrospective Marina performed ‘The Artist Is Present’ as part of the show, a minute of silence with each stranger who sat in front of her. Ulay arrived without her knowing it and this is what happened.”This is amazing.
Gabby Giffords’ handwritten speech to the Senate Judiciary Committee on Gun Violence, delivered today. Click through for a source and maybe some solutions.
With misty eyes I watched her testimony. Words. Fail. Me.
(via newsweek)
jessica valenti: In Their Own Words: 10 reminders why Republicans have no business legislating (or talking about) women's bodies
10. “[Pregnancy from rape is] a gift in a very broken way, the gift of human life, and accept what God has given to you…[rape victims should] make the best of a bad situation.” -Rick Santorum
9. “Back in my day, they used Bayer aspirin for contraceptives. The gals put it between…
Chez embeedub: SNAP challenge, Day 1
Today the girls and I started the SNAP challenge in earnest. We have $5.71 left for the rest of the week. Okay!
Another receipt.
I wanted to kick off with something special, so I made Mark Bittman’s light and fluffy pancakes using buttermilk and brown sugar. Yeah buttermilk. See…
I’m following Mary Beth Williams’ “SNAP challenge” with great interest.
