The house had that after-party smell of alcohol and the remnants of a fancy dinner. There were mostly empty glasses everywhere. People had even left unfinished drinks on the bookshelves. Continue reading Short story: Ања
Analysis: Bibi and Obama: Hillary Clinton’s inelegance
The New York Times is among several news outlets to report on Hillary Clinton’s telephone conversation with Jewish leaders in which she stated her opinion on US-Israel relations, in a clear move away from the Obama administration she used to be a part of. Continue reading Analysis: Bibi and Obama: Hillary Clinton’s inelegance
Second-guessing life in pink and blue | #Gender | #Parenting
When I was pregnant and shopping for pregnancy books, eighteen or so years ago, all I had on my mind was the health of my baby and preparing for its arrival. Continue reading Second-guessing life in pink and blue | #Gender | #Parenting
The strong dollar, its impact on growth, and the #TPP | Jared Bernstein
March 27th, 2015
When it comes to the debate over whether the Trans Pacific Partnership trade agreement should include rules against managing currency, the recent, sharp rise in the value of the dollar offers a little something for everyone.
Continue reading The strong dollar, its impact on growth, and the #TPP | Jared Bernstein
Dear @MotherJones: Patti Murray is not a Progressive – replacing #HarryReid
Dear Patrick Caldwell,
While I would much prefer to see Senator Warren run for president, she would be best placed to replace Harry Reid, and she would set the progressive tone voters want and keep her fellow Democrats in line. Continue reading Dear @MotherJones: Patti Murray is not a Progressive – replacing #HarryReid
I am not ready for Hillary. Am I still a feminist? | Analysis
It feels as if the 2016 Democratic primary was settled in 2008. Whatever else is assumed about the coming election, the one thing everyone imagines is that the Democrats’ candidate will be a woman. Continue reading I am not ready for Hillary. Am I still a feminist? | Analysis
The Week in #Racism and #PoliceBrutality, 3/18-3/25 | #BlackLivesMatter
This is a compilation of cases I saw in my news feed this week. It is by no means a complete list of events around the country. I will try my best to generate a post like this each week. Continue reading The Week in #Racism and #PoliceBrutality, 3/18-3/25 | #BlackLivesMatter
1 in 13 African-American Adults Prohibited From Voting in the United States
March 24, 2015 by Katie Rose Quandt
This post first appeared on BillMoyers.com.
As Americans honor those who fought for voting rights in Selma, Alabama, 50 years ago, it’s easy to forget that 5.9 million citizens — 2.2 million of them African-Americans — remain disenfranchised today. One out of every 13 African-Americans is prohibited from casting a ballot in the United States. Continue reading 1 in 13 African-American Adults Prohibited From Voting in the United States
An open letter to .@Common | #BlackLivesMatter
Dear Common,
I write to you today because I happened to watch your segment with Jon Stewart on the Daily Show. Continue reading An open letter to .@Common | #BlackLivesMatter