Monday, February 28, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Madeleine Albright: On being a woman and a diplomat | Video on TED.com
Madeleine Albright: On being a woman and a diplomat | Video on TED.com
This gladdens my heart on so many levels ... the full-throated, unapologetic embrace of feminism, a celebration of the accomplishments of a strong and smart woman, the intelligent conversation between two women, and - not least - two women "of a certain age" whose faces haven't been maimed in the name of "beauty" and pulled as tight as a goddamned drum.
BBC News - Gene Sharp: Author of the nonviolent revolution rulebook
BBC News - Gene Sharp: Author of the nonviolent revolution rulebook
Truly fascinating. We are living in a new time.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Daily Kos: Union is the measure
Daily Kos: Union is the measure: "Nothing has changed since the time that first line of the Constitution was written. Union is not just a means to oppose tyranny, it is the only means."
Lying to Ourselves « WilloToons
Lying to Ourselves « WilloToons: "Often our white lies are our inability to forgive ourselves for messing up or not knowing better. So if we lie to ourselves, and others, we’re really just trying to be [an illusion of] perfect. By blaming something else, it’s not your fault. Or by making up an answer, you don’t look stupid. What if we started accepting responsibility? What if we committed to being aware of our feelings in those moments we find ourselves wanting to make up a story, and get curious as to why we feel compelled to speak anything other than the truth? Even if that means admitting you’re embarrassed or ashamed. Don’t take this as an invitation to beat yourself up about your shortcomings, just be aware of what’s really going on."
Monday, February 21, 2011
Sunday, February 20, 2011
The G.O.P.’s Post-Tucson Traumatic Stress Disorder - NYTimes.com
The G.O.P.’s Post-Tucson Traumatic Stress Disorder - NYTimes.com: "Indeed, his appearance at CPAC on the morning of Friday, Feb. 11, was entirely consistent with his public image as an otherworldly visitor from an Aqua Velva commercial circa 1985."
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Saturday, February 05, 2011
YouTube - Senator John Kerry on Hypocrisy
YouTube - Senator John Kerry on Hypocrisy
God, if only he had won that presidential race ... :(
Willie Smits restores a rainforest | Video on TED.com
Willie Smits restores a rainforest | Video on TED.com
So empowering and exciting.
