Monthly Archives: August 2012

Love and Politics!

Last night Ann Romney, the human behind the robot, kicked off her prime time Republican Convention speech by saying, “I want to talk to you tonight about what binds us—love”.  She spoke about falling in love with her husband at … Continue reading

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Your Voice, Your Body!

We should all say thank you to Todd Akin, Missouri’s Senate Republican nominee.  We should send him cupcakes.  His recent comments on rape: “If it’s a legitimate rape, the female body has ways to try to shut that whole thing … Continue reading

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Poliwood Round-Up: Tom Morello Reminds Me Why Rage Still Matters!

I’ve been struggling today to find something to write that wasn’t going to be an all our rant on what is wrong with American politics today. We are faced with the first election ever to be purchased right in front … Continue reading

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Is Misogyny the New ‘I Love You’?

Kanye West’s profane paean to Kim Kardashian reflects a disturbing trend in popular culture. The blogosphere was all abuzz this week with Kanye West’s latest musical release, “Perfect Bitch,” which he played on his laptop at the PH-D Rooftop Lounge last Saturday … Continue reading

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Is There a Doctor in the House?

From Gabby Douglas’s hair to Leisel Jones’s weight, and attacks on Lolo Jones’s athletic ability the media seems to have  lost its mind and is in serious need of medical attention. It sickens me that instead of Gabby Douglas’s historic … Continue reading

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Poliwood Round-Up: What Politicians Could Learn from Olympians

Since the Olympics began, like billions of people, I have been glued to my TV.  I’ve felt every spin on the beam, stretch to the wall, dive for the ball, and synchronized feat—loving every moment of athletic glory.  If the … Continue reading

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