For many of us, last week’s election loss was about more than politics and we’re still coming to terms with the fact that millions of our fellow citizens voted for a candidate who is brazenly racist, xenophobic, and misogynistic. Since … [Read more...]
Hope, community and problems with the “privilege” doctrine
The concept of white privilege has been mentioned in many opinion pieces recently, inspired by the injustice of the recent grand jury decisions. You can find lots of articles in the media about this concept, along with lots of vigorous … [Read more...]
Confronting Inequality on MLK Day & Beyond
Martin Luther King Jr. Day challenges each of us to confront the racial and economic inequality of our time. Geography, income, and race stubbornly and persistently shape opportunities for too many Massachusetts families. The census tract … [Read more...]
PROTEST: Demanding Obama follow through on his LGBT Rights Promises!
We'll be sending a strong message to President Obama that his self proclaimed title of "fierce advocate" for the LGBT community actually requires advocating on our issues. And our community will not let up until he finally follows … [Read more...]
Marriage Equality in Rhode Island
Sorry if this has already been discussed, but I couldn't find any mention of this using the search tool. Marriage Equality Rhode Island and MassEquality are teaming up for a fundraiser this evening in Newport, RI, and I just wanted … [Read more...]
KnowThyNeighbor.org Partners with WhoSigned.org in Washington State
Washington State's Ref. 71 Petitioners to Have Names Posted Online OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE: Seattle, WA, June 1st, 2009 - WhoSigned.org, a grassroots organization of Washington State residents, announced today that it would make the … [Read more...]
a time for leadership and equality
The House and Senate have great momentum. Ethics reform moved through the House. Transportation reform moved through the Senate. Like Massachusetts, New York State is facing massive budget shortfalls. Making cuts can only go far before you … [Read more...]
Why youth violence still plagues urban communities
By: Devona Walker theloop21.com Young urban violence is not something many want to talk about. Black folks have grown tired of having our communities pigeonholed as violent. And in America at large, violent crime continues to decline. So, … [Read more...]
Rick-A-Thon: Let Rick Warren Raise Money for LGBT Equality at Obama’s Inauguration
Rick Warren's invocation will not last longer than a couple minutes. You can pledge any amount you chose, whether it be $0.05, $0.10, $0.25, or even $1 for every second he speaks. You can even pledge a flat rate for the entire time he is at … [Read more...]
“Turn Your Back on Rick Warren” Campaign
Obama says that he asked Warren to speak in an effort to include differing views in his administration. But could you imagine if the President-elect had asked an anti-Semite, or a preacher that was in favor of segregation, to speak at his … [Read more...]