Tag Archives: politics

Warner Bros.’ racist cartoons are troubling.

Posted on October 16, 2010 by convo_girl

This morning I read  an article on Slate.com calling for the release of vintage cartoons depicting Blacks in a distorted, dehumanizing way.  I am appauled and against it. Here’s an edited version of what I had to say on Slate.com. … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, equality, Society/Media | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

John Stewart on ‘the Pledge’. Hilarious (It’s who I am, baby!)

Posted on September 24, 2010 by convo_girl

Republicans just announced their ‘Pledge to America,” a plan for how they’d lead if they win a majority in Congress. Comedy Central’s Jon Stewart straight up skewers the plan and the horse it rode in on. Click the photo to … Continue reading →

Posted in Democrats, Politics | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Health care reform. If you voted for it, stand by it.

Posted on September 23, 2010 by convo_girl

Congress approved health care reform because our system has been broken for decades.  Millions needed and still need coverage.  It was a leadership move to make life better for all Americans. This new part of the law  that takes effect … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Politics | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Republican’s agenda: tax cuts, tax cuts, tax cuts and tax cuts.

Posted on September 13, 2010 by convo_girl

For the two years, Democrats have been pushing a range of middle class policies — health care reform, unemployment insurance funding, jobs legislation and even 9/11 first responder health money.  Did Republicans support those policies ? Nooooooooooooo. But what are … Continue reading →

Posted in Democrats, Politics | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

NYC Muslim Cab Driver Stabbed – Let’s Stop the Hate.

Posted on August 25, 2010 by convo_girl

According to news reports, a NYC cabdriver was attacked by a passenger who asked if he was Muslim.  After confirming so, Ahmed Sharif was stabbed in the face, throat and arm. The injuries were treated at an area hospital. The … Continue reading →

Posted in equality, Politics, Religion, Society/Media | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

2010 Hall of Shame (The Return of 1960’s Bigotry)

Posted on August 24, 2010 by convo_girl

During the 1950’s and 60’s racial hostility was understood as a sign of the times and a response to rapid social and cultural change.  Most people view that political era with shame due to past wrongdoings.  Collectively, though, most American … Continue reading →

Posted in equality, Politics | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments