I ultimately have faith in the American people. What is important is that Americans get the real information. Unfortunately all our media networks are controlled by or dependent on major corporations. The reality that major corporation are ultimately the funding sources for the mass media means these will either take a pro corporate stance irrespective […]
Archives for June 2011
Women’s Campaign Forum President Siobhan “Sam” Bennett At Netroots Nation On Electing Women
The Women’s Campaign Forum (WCF), a nonprofit non-partisan organization focused on electing women had a breakfast that focused on women candidates for office. It presented one of the better breakouts at Netroots Nation in that it gave researched information to candidates on how to fight attacks that women from all parties usually face. Siobhan “Sam” […]
Tarryl Clark Tells Her Story About Challenging Michelle Bachman in 2010 & Encouraging Women To Run
Tarryl Clark came to Netroots Nation to tell her story about women running for political office. She ran against Michelle Bachmann. During her campaign against Bachmann she raised a credible $5 million dollars from the grass roots. Unfortunately Michelle Bachmann spent $11 million dollars and went negative from day one of the campaign. It would […]
Greenville MS Mayor Heather McTeer Challenges Powerful Mississippi District 2 Congressman Bennie Thompson
One of the most informative breakouts at Netroots Nation was the breakfast sponsored by the Women’s Campaign (WCF). There we met several women that had run or are running for national political office. One could not help but be impressed by Heather McTeer. Heather McTeer is the mayor of Greenville Mississippi. She has been the […]
Congress Krystal Ball Telling Her Story of Sexism At Netroots Nation (VIDEO)
Kystal Ball came to Netroots Nation to tell her story about the extreme sexism she endured during her run for Congress in Virginia. She said she endure a lot of misogyny but she wanted to speak specifically on what occurred when a Republican blogger dug up some old college pictures and posted it. While her […]
The Place To Get Scrubs For Women
If you are looking for scrubs for women then you should try the site http://www.blueskyscrubs.com/categories/Scrubs/Scrubs-for-Women/ . Scrubs do not need to be monotonous or unattractive. They can be stylish irrespective of the medical environment you find yourself in.Whether you are a nurse, a doctor, a lab technician, a medical hygienist, a medical janitor, or any […]
Netroots Nation Keynote Address By Minnesota Rep Keith Ellison #NN11
Minnesota Democratic Representative Keith Ellison gave a great keynote speech. He made a very important point to the Netroots that I hope resonated in the room and I hope it will resonate throughout the country. The “Yes We Can Movement” did not start with President Obama. It was in effect from the instantiation of Governor […]
Party Politics: How Conservatism Lost Touch with Reality – TIME
While I mostly agree with Fareed, his tenet that the the Conservatives of the past were somehow better at creating a better economy is nuts. I do not know when Americans will understand that growth maximization at the expense of social well being in not good policy. Humanity matters. Read more: http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,2077943,00.html#ixzz1PpiiKEAq How Today’s Conservatism […]
Jill Sobule Netroots Nation 2011 When They Say They Want Their America Back, What The F@#$ Does It Mean #NN11
I saw this performance live at Netroots Nation 2011. In as much as it is funny on the Youtube video, being in the audience listening to it live was a blast. The reaction in the room was of initial shock because we did not expect the F-bomb. It does however fit the context of the […]
Democratic Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz At Netroots Nation 2011
We had the honor of having the Chairwoman of the Democratic Party Debbi Wasserman Schultz during our lunch session at Netroots Nation 2011. She came with a very spirited disposition and chaired up the crowd. Contrary to what was reported by the Huffington Post which was a complete distortion of the truth, the Netroots Nation […]
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