Archive for Misc.
Friday Open Thread
Posted by: | CommentsHere’s some space to cluster your nuggets.
While I’ve got your attention – Scrutiny Hooligans are on the lookout for someone with excellent writing skills, keen political insight, interest in local politics, and some acquaintance with computer machines. I’d love to see lots more stories here, and I just don’t have the time to make it happen. Now accepting applications – salary ranges from sense of smug satisfaction to full-on political delightgasms.
This Chinese Life
Posted by: | CommentsA couple of weeks ago, “This American Life” aired a story titled “Mr. Daisey and the Apple Factory,” about life in the Chinese factory that makes the iPhone and other consumer electronics. Apparently, others took notice. “The Daily Show,” for example.
I wonder if the dormitories in the clip are the ones they show to the press?
We Do Campaign In South Carolina
Posted by: | CommentsThough all of the Republican Presidential candidates were invited to the Reconciliation Prayer Service held in Greenville, SC today, none attended. Three same-sex couples sought marriage licenses at the Greenville County Probate Court, and all three were denied pursuant to the laws of the state. Jasmine Beach-Ferrara, leader of the Campaign for Southern Equality, told participants today, “Your love is holy. Your love is true. We are here today to stand up to laws that are unjust and to call for full equality for all LGBT people.”
On Wednesday, two more couples will seek marriage licenses. Then Thursday a Charleston couples will do the same in that city. Watch for some surprises along the way.
David Forbes at Mountain Xpress wrote an excellent story about CSE and the We Do campaign.
And here’s one of the excellent videos released as part of the We Do campaign.
Fight Girl Battle World
Posted by: | CommentsCan’t wait to see this – Fight Girl Battle World at NC Stage.
Attack In B Minor For Strings
Posted by: | CommentsWasting no time, the “definitely not coordinating with Stephen Colbert Super PAC” strikes:
WE DO Heads to South Carolina
Posted by: | CommentsPlease share this video and support the Campaign for Southern Equality in all the ways you can. CSE is headed to South Carolina in the midst of a pitched Presidential Primary season to make their case for full equality under the law.
CSE’s work is based upon Empathic Resistance, a new ethic which calls for 1) resisting persecuting systems by expressing the authentic self in persecuting environments; and 2) approaching those who oppose your rights with empathy.
Monkey Do
Posted by: | CommentsThe Freeway Blogger strikes again, distracting drivers with his dangerous roadside graffiti.
