It’s Election Day! Make sure you vote, and use this tool from Indivisible to touch base with five neighbors and get them to vote too. It’s so easy! MrB and I have touched base with 15 people in our building already. Our neighbors are all excited to vote, but should you encouter anyone who believes…
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How to Get Out the Vote
Election Day is tomorrow, and if you haven’t voted early or absentee, get your fine ass to the polls and bring three friends! If you care about abortion rights, you can watch and share this inspiring video from my courageous activist friend Nikki, who — along with two other women — stood up and spoke…
Trick or Treat, and Vote, This Halloween
Hey, trick or treaters! if you’re in New York City, you can vote today and get a cool Halloween-themed voting sticker! If you can’t vote today because you’ve got witch business to take care of, no worries — early voting runs through Sunday, November 6. Your last chance to vote is regular old Election Day…
The New “All Jewelry, All the Time” Blog
It’s been a while since I posted here, but that’s because I’ve got something new up my sleeve: An “all jewelry, all the time” blog that will live on my jewelry store website. You can bookmark it now. NEW JEWELRY POSTS ARE COMING SOON — I SWEAR! For those of you who have known me…
4th Of July Activism and Inspiration
Let’s start this 4th of July with a song! Click the link below for Reina del Cid’s powerful adaptation of “My Country ‘Tis of Thee.” “Land of dystopia/Religious myopia.” Those of you who are in NYC and have no plans in the very near future can join me at this march in Brooklyn at 5…
Supreme Court Protests Tonight
If you’re in NYC: 6:30 PM meet-up, 7 PM start time: Washington Square Park 8 PM start time: Union Square. If you’re in DC: Right now: Supreme Court. Hello, what are you waiting for. 6:30 PM: Fairfax Station, Va., to protest the Thomases. Everywhere else: Find a local event here. Please note that Clarence Thomas,…
Eyes on Scotus, Feet in the Streets
Shout out to my jewelry industry friends attending the trade shows in Vegas. I miss you, and I’m so envious! Last month, I was entertaining the idea of going, even though I’m not showing my work, just to be around the people and the jewelry. But then came the Buffalo, N.Y, gun massacre, which was…
Take Action for Abortion Rights on May 14
Saturday, May 14, is a national day of action for the protection of abortion rights. If you’re in New York City, I’ve got three options for you: 12 PM – 6 PM: THIS IS THE LARGEST EVENT: The Bans Off Our Bodies action with Planned Parenthood and other national organization starts at noon at Cadman…
Abortion Rights: What You Can Do Now
I have a lot to say about the Supreme Court draft, so I will probably update this post later. For now, here’s the link to my list of nationwide and New York City abortion-rights actions. I will be updating this frequently, so bookmark it and check back often. If there was ever a time to…
Jewel of the Month: Empress Wu for Earth Day
Today is Earth Day, marking the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. I do love a theme, so let’s contemplate my Empress Wu dragon ring with its spinning lapis lazuli globe. I created the Empress Wu ring as a symbol of a powerful woman, as I explained in this old…