Thanks to Eleven Films for putting together this must-see “Blue Wave Trailer”! Watch it and then send it to everyone you know! If — despite the inspiration from Eleven Films — you’re still hearing excuses from people justifying not voting, Barack Obama has a few words for them. Money plays a huge role in politics,…
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I want to make sure you haven’t missed these great videos! When Trump said it was a “scary time for young men in America” earlier this month, artist Lynzy Lab responded with this song about how scary America has always been for women. She manages to be both accurate and funny. It’s a really scary…
It Ain’t Over Till It’s Over! Be Inspired by Survivors.
No Saturday plans? Looking for a way to channel your energy? If you’re in New York, get on the 6:30 a.m. bus organized by Planned Parenthood and go to Washington, D.C. Even if we can’t stop the lying, threatening, conspiracy-theory-spreading Brett Kavanaugh from being confirmed to the Supreme Court, make sure your voice is heard…
Take to the Streets
If you’ve ever spoken about “taking to the streets” to protect women’s rights (and everyone else’s, of course!) … these next few days are a good time to come through. Tomorrow — Wednesday, October 3 — all across the country, Americans will come together in peaceful vigils to demand that the U.S. Senate stop Judge…
Samuel L. Jackson Is Here to Make Your Day Better
This Pulp Fiction/Brett Kavanaugh mashup work of genius, starring Samuel L. Jackson as Jules Winnfield, aka everyone’s mood. View this post on Instagram CHECK OUT THE BIG BRAIN ON BRETT A post shared by Elara (@elarapictures) on Sep 28, 2018 at 1:43am PDT The icing on the cake? Jackson’s response to the mashup. Funny as…
Thank You, Dr. Blasey Ford
What can I say that hasn’t already been said, more eloquently, about the bravery and composure shown by Christine Blasey Ford today? I suppose I’ll simply say thank you. I know these things are difficult to talk about, even privately … View this post on Instagram For those wondering why other claims emerge after the…
Register to Vote, Or I’ll Tell Madonna
Yesterday, I was talking about what you could do to get out the vote. Today is National Voter Registration Day, so it’s a good time to confirm that you yourself are all set to vote on November 6. Vote411.org is a great all-around voting website created by the League of Women Voters. You can use…
Take Responsibility and Get Out the Vote
There are 43 days until the Election Day that might be the most important one of our lives. We need to flip the House blue to save our democracy. If we don’t, the Republican party — which has no consistent belief system aside from opportunism — is going to continue to deprive most of us…
Wednesday’s Video: Lauren Duca on Kavanaugh
I’ve got a reminder for my New York peeps: Tomorrow (Thursday, September 13) is our state primary day! Get out and vote! Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Check your registration and polling site online now so you know where to go. Confirm your registration. Find your polling place. If you turn…
September 11: The 17th Anniversary
Seventeen years ago today, I was working across the street from the World Trade Center in what was then called the World Financial Center. Here’s what I’ve written about 9/11 since I started this blog, from the oldest post to the most recent. 2007: September 11 Is Here Again. 2008: Laughing While Crying, The Prodigal…