Blog for Democracy

Category: Women

  • Tuesday Open Thread

    Smart kid, stupid principal. Beautiful and Fierce. Monster. Fantastic. Shameful and ugly. Old news. I can’t believe we still have to bitch/lobby/advocate on this.

  • That Scottish Play

    Shakespeare’s Macbeth, also known as “The Scottish Play” or “That Scottish Play”, seem to resonate with me quite keenly these days. So many headlines fit neatly inside the many quotes. Fair is foul, and foul is fair. Screw your courage to the sticking-place. What’s done is done. Out, damned spot! Out, I say! Add your…

  • People we know, in the news

    Just wanted to take a minute to highlight two folks who were recently profiled in local newspapers. Yes, the dead tree press is still popular in many places.  I’m honored and proud know Melissa, and just recently became acquainted with Josh. County Democratic Committee says re-electing Stoner is job No. 1   MARIETTA — Melissa…

  • Fighting Back-The War on Women

    Last week I became aware of a entirely organic grassroots organization called Unite Against the War on Women. It began with just two women and has blossomed quickly into coordinated events in all 50 states calling for women and men to speak up, speak out to end the War on Women. While some could argue…

  • Weekend Open Thread

    Patenting “Chicago Style” Politics. I hope they make a zillion dollars. Mayor Corey Booker, hero. Too bad he’s not our JJ Speaker. Your move Mayor Reed. War on Women, yes it’s real. Don’t change the subject. Oh, don’t call yourself a feminist if you spend most of your time judging the choices of other women. Ashley…

  • Friday Open Thread

    Viral. Hill-arious. Confusing.  Acronymfest. This is some bullshit. But very homoerotic. Ballsy. Shits getting real. Giant eye roll. Yeah, I’m back from Asia… have 7 hours of pictures to show-who’s coming over? What’s on your mind?     (Easter Cocktails here)