Category: Reproductive Rights
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The Post in Which I Throw Shade at Emily’s List
Dear Jess McIntoshVice President of Communications, I am in receipt of your recent email, titled “Defunding Planned Parenthood”. If I’m honest, normally I would have deleted this message bulk fashion a month from now since they’ve become so very tiresome, always the same one note, one tune. But in this case I decided to find…
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The Good, The Bad & the Ugly: Part 2
The Good A packed ballroom in Columbus for the Young Democrats of Georgia’s annual Convention this past Saturday. So much positive energy in the room with smart interesting people speaking and watching many of my friends getting well deserved awards. VERY GOOD. Tonight is the first night of Passover and an excellent time to discuss…
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UPDATED: Jeff Kazanow Calls on Tom Price to Return $5000 to Rep. Akin
UPDATE: Jeff has begun a petition, asking fellow Georgians to join him in askin Tom Price to return the money. To date, Price has refused comment, and kept the money (great message he’s sending, amirite?). Please sign to show your support! Another press release from the campaign of Jeff Kazanow, as it is revealed that…
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Todd Akin is an Asshole
Rape is a very serious issue. It is not one to take lightly, nor one to discuss in any public or private setting without fully comprehending basic facts about it. It is a word that, just said alone, evokes painful and horrible imagery- for good reason. But Rep. Todd Akin, the Republican nominee for Senate…
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July 2012 Primary Link Dump & Open Thread
My apologies, I’ve been way off the grid. Here are a few things I thought you all might have missed. Enjoy. The Georgia League of Women Voters has a wonderful online tool to help you with your ballot. It’s very comprehensive-spend a few minutes checking it out. I promise you will learn something. Sen. Fort minces few words…
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Weekend Open Thread
Patenting “Chicago Style” Politics. I hope they make a zillion dollars. Mayor Corey Booker, hero. Too bad he’s not our JJ Speaker. Your move Mayor Reed. War on Women, yes it’s real. Don’t change the subject. Oh, don’t call yourself a feminist if you spend most of your time judging the choices of other women. Ashley…