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Monthly Archives: September 2011
Poliwood Round-Up: A “Green” Lining in the Clouds!
Today instead of spending time focusing on the potential Armageddon that is the 2012 Presidential election, I’ve decided instead to look for the silver or rather “green lining” in the clouds that have been hanging over Poliwood for what seems … Continue reading
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Status Change: Rest In Progress (RIP)?
Yesterday I was engrossed in a fascinating conversation about our addiction to social media and “sharing” our lives with others. My dinner companion was of the mindset that we share too much as a society. According to him there is … Continue reading
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Poliwood Round-Up: Duty, Honor, Country! [And other things Rethugs can’t comprehend]
I am an unapologetic lefty! If you follow my Poliwood Round-Ups at all this is not a shock to you. However, lefties get a bad rap! Rethugs try and paint us as un-American socialists who want to hug trees all … Continue reading
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The Root Interviews Aisha on Being an Agent of Social Change
4 Questions With Aisha Moodie-Mills At Thursday’s CBCF Annual Legislative Conference panel, “Anatomy of a Revolution” (part of the popular Emerging Leaders Series geared toward students and young professionals), activists illuminated the role that young people have played in various … Continue reading
The Curious Case of the “Frenemy”!
Yesterday the wife and I had a delightful dinner at Ray’s Steaks in the NOVA with some fabulous Polinistas! Yes, on occasion we are known to make that long trek from DC and cross the bridge into the NOVA for … Continue reading
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Poliwood Round-Up: The HATE Contagion!
The mid-term elections in 2010 didn’t just usher the Rethuglican Party back to power in the House and introduce America to their bat-shit crazy sidekicks the “Tea-Party” but it also brought a tsunami of hate that has been spreading across … Continue reading
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If it’s not your Drama…Untie Yourself!
Since the beginning of our existence we are tethered to someone else. We stay there—snuggled up in the womb clinging to our mothers/caregivers for the nourishment we need in order to make that glorious nine month journey into the arms … Continue reading
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Poliwood Round-Up: Obama’s Tim Gunn Moment—Make it Work!
Yesterday the President addressed the nation. On every channel he could be seen smiling and giving “hi-fives” as he walked into the chamber…everywhere except for Fox News, of course. No, they decided to show a rerun of the Simpsons instead. … Continue reading
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The Kids Are Not Alright: The Plight of African American LGBT Youth in America’s Schools
“Back to school” signs have been hanging in store windows for weeks now. For some children the beginning of a new school year is marked with anticipation and excitement—to see friends and tackle a new year of learning. But if … Continue reading
Danielle Talks The Plight of African American LGBT Youth in America’s Schools at CAP
The Kids Are Not Alright “Back to school” signs have been hanging in store windows for weeks now. For some children the beginning of a new school year is marked with anticipation and excitement—to see friends and tackle a new … Continue reading
