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Video: Get Out and Vote!

November 1, 2018 by WendyB

Next Tuesday, November 6, is Election Day! In this video, I explain why: every vote really does matter; you should vote even if you don’t 100% LOVE your choices; this is the wrong election to complain that “they’re all the same” because they’re not; when you don’t vote, the people who benefit the most are…

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Filed Under: About Wendy, In the News, news, politics, video Tagged With: blue wave, election day, get out the vote, midterms 2018, vote, vote them out

What Is “Stochastic Terrorism”?

October 27, 2018 by WendyB

In July, Melissa McEwan wrote a blog post titled, “The Trump Regime and Stochastic Terrorism.” She defined stochastic terrorism as: “… the use of mass communications to incite random actors to carry out violent or terrorist acts that are statistically predictable but individually unpredictable. In short, remote-control murder by lone wolf.“ Her post predicted this…

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Filed Under: In the News, politics, racism Tagged With: domestic terrorists, gun control now, mass shooting, right-wing terrorism, stochastic terrorism, trump terrorists, vote them out

Write Postcards to Get Out the Vote

October 26, 2018 by WendyB

I came home from the gym tonight looking like a hot mess and did an Instagram story to explain how you can help get out the vote by writing postcards to voters. In case you miss it on the ‘gram, here it is. The last days before Election Day are the most impactful time, so…

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Filed Under: About Wendy, In the News, politics, video Tagged With: activism, activism for shy people, blue wave, flip the house, get out the vote, postcards to voters, vote blue, vote them out

Recommended Watching: Blue Wave Trailer

October 22, 2018 by WendyB

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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Filed Under: In the News, politics Tagged With: Barack Obama, blue wave, get out the vote, why vote?

Recommended Watching

October 15, 2018 by WendyB

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…

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Filed Under: feminism, In the News, politics Tagged With: lynzy lab, mysonne, samuel l. jackson

It Ain’t Over Till It’s Over! Be Inspired by Survivors.

October 5, 2018 by WendyB

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…

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Filed Under: Celebrities, feminism, In the News, pictures of me, politics Tagged With: brett kavanaugh, chuck schumer, kirsten gillibrand, scotus, stop kavanaugh, supreme court

Take to the Streets

October 2, 2018 by WendyB

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…

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Filed Under: feminism, In the News, news, politics Tagged With: stop kavanaugh, supreme court

Samuel L. Jackson Is Here to Make Your Day Better

September 28, 2018 by WendyB

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…

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Filed Under: Cute/Funny/Weird, humor, In the News, news, politics Tagged With: brett kavanaugh lies, lindsey graham is evil, pulp fiction, samuel jackson, supreme court

Thank You, Dr. Blasey Ford

September 27, 2018 by WendyB

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…

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Filed Under: feminism, In the News, news, politics Tagged With: christine blasey ford, fuck kavanaugh, scotus, supreme court

Register to Vote, Or I’ll Tell Madonna

September 25, 2018 by WendyB

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…

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Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrities, Good Causes, In the News, madonna, music, politics Tagged With: find your polling place, get out the vote, rock the vote, voter registration, voting links

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Award-winning designer of fine jewelry inspired by women's history and pop culture. A former journalist who writes about jewelry, fashion, medieval history, news, feminism, dogs, cats and whatever else is on her mind. Blogging since 2007.
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