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4th Of July Activism and Inspiration

July 4, 2022 by WendyB

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…

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Filed Under: activism, holidays, racism, Special Occasions Tagged With: frederick douglass, nyc protests

Take Action for Abortion Rights on May 14

May 13, 2022 by WendyB

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…

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Filed Under: activism, In the News, news, politics Tagged With: abortion is healthcare, abortion rights, bans off our bodies, fuck scotus, green wave, nyc protests, scotus, street protest, supreme court, wear green

Jewel of the Month: Empress Wu for Earth Day

April 22, 2022 by WendyB

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…

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Filed Under: activism, featured jewel, Good Causes, In the News, jewel of the month, Jewelry, pictures of me, rings Tagged With: climate activism, climate change, extinction rebellion, nyc protests, red rebel brigade

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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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