Author: Juliana

  • That Scottish Play

    Shakespeare’s Macbeth, also known as “The Scottish Play” or “That Scottish Play”, seem to resonate with me quite keenly these days. So many headlines fit neatly inside the many quotes. Fair is foul, and foul is fair. Screw your courage to the sticking-place. What’s done is done. Out, damned spot! Out, I say! Add your…

  • I’m a Nan Fan!

    What: Please join us as we support  a strong defender of our rights in the Georgia General Assembly, Senator Senator Nan Orrock. When: Thursday, May 10, 2012 Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Where: Manuel’s Tavern 602 N Highland Ave Northeast Atlanta, Georgia 30307 Cost: Suggested Minimum Contribution $25.00 Contribution levels: Host Committee: Platinum * $2,500 Gold * $1,000 Silver * $500 Bronze * $250 RSVP to (678) 235-4407 or senator.orrock…

  • Just a reminder

    On this day in history, 1961 two buses left Washington DC with seven blacks and six whites from Washington, D.C., bound for the Deep South. They intended to test the Supreme Court’s ruling in Boynton v. Virginia (1960), which declared segregation in interstate bus and rail stations unconstitutional.  Thus began the “Freedom Rides”.  Georgia’s own Congressman…

  • Gingrich Campaign, the final chapter

    As has been reported Newt Gingrich will suspend his campaign at 3:00pm today. While this isn’t exactly news, the campaign hasn’t been more than an elaborate joke of a book tour, hopefully it is finally over. Gingrich won just two contests – in South Carolina and in Georgia, which he represented in Congress for 20…

  • People we know, in the news

    Just wanted to take a minute to highlight two folks who were recently profiled in local newspapers. Yes, the dead tree press is still popular in many places.  I’m honored and proud know Melissa, and just recently became acquainted with Josh. County Democratic Committee says re-electing Stoner is job No. 1   MARIETTA — Melissa…

  • Fighting Back-The War on Women

    Last week I became aware of a entirely organic grassroots organization called Unite Against the War on Women. It began with just two women and has blossomed quickly into coordinated events in all 50 states calling for women and men to speak up, speak out to end the War on Women. While some could argue…