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Love and Politics Part Deux
Last night I was reminded why I am a Democrat. When I looked out onto the sea of diversity sprawled throughout the convention floor, my heart filled with pride—this is America! America isn’t the monolithic, homogenous, picture that the Republicans … Continue reading
Aisha on the Melissa Harris-Perry Show: Can The Democrats Build A Winning Coalition?
Aisha was on the MHP show this week, which is one of her favorite things to do. (Fact.) This time around, she was involved in a discussion with Ed Pawlowski, Cristina Beltran, and Dan Drezner about how the Democrats can leverage … Continue reading
Poliwood Round-Up: America’s Great Regression
In the movie Grosse Point Blank Minnie Driver’s character Debi channelled Shakespeare when she pondered: “where are all the good men dead, in the heart or in the head?” I woke up this morning wondering the same thing–about Republicans. What … Continue reading
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
Poliwood Round-Up: Disrespected by Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll
We originally published this column at Essence.com in response to Jennifer Carroll’s ignorant remarks demeaning black lesbians this week. Jennifer Carroll, the embattled lieutenant governor of Florida, is under fire this week for incendiary comments she made denigrating single black women and black … Continue reading
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Poliwood Round-Up: From Invisible Lives to Faux Political Scandals
This week in Poliwood our very own LGBT crusader and Polinista extraordinaire Aisha was named one of the Root.com’s 19 LGBT Movers and Shakers. This fabulous honor came on the heels of the FIRE Initiative (our African American LGBT policy … Continue reading
Poliwood Round-Up Special Edition: Polinistas Celebrate Pride at the White House!
Last Friday we had the good fortune of being invited to the White House LGBT Pride reception. We both experienced “pinch-me-moments” during the two and half hour event and took pause to reflect on this extraordinary experience.
Poliwood Round-Up: When Did Vagina Become A Bad Word?
Michigan State Representative Lisa Brown was banned from speaking on the House floor Thursday, when she used the word vagina in her remarks addressing a proposed bill that would place extreme restrictions on abortions and clinics in Michigan. Brown began … Continue reading
Poliwood Round-Up: The Equality Merry-Go-Round
As the Queen of England winds down her celebration of 65 years ruling the throne, Republicans in the U.S. continue to have a circular conversation on a woman’s value in the workplace. There are currently 20 female Presidents and Prime … Continue reading
Be Visible, Be Fabulous!
Since the President’s announcement regarding his completed evolution to the right side of history I’ve been thinking about just how important it is to publically own your beliefs and who you are. For far too long it has been the … Continue reading
