To Some Republicans Violence Against Women Good, Women In Combat Bad
Up until a few days ago, women have served in combat for some time — yes, think Iraq and Afghanistan. Before a few days ago,…
Military
“Fallen” Soldiers: Unsolved Death Cases of Black Women in the Military
by Eco.Soul.Intellectual As I was looking up black women in the military who have fallen I began to notice a trend. Not every woman has…
A DREAM Act Deferred
I’m kinda disappointed that the blockage of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell is getting more attention than the blockage of the DREAM Act which was also…
The “Not-So-Ground-Zero” Mosque & Right-Wing Islamophobia
“We must take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented. Sometimes we must interfere. When human lives…
As American as Apple Pie: A salute to all the “Buffalo Soldiers” on Memorial Day
As some of you celebrate and recognize the sacrifice made by this country’s fallen soldiers. Do me a favor and give some thought to what…
They didn’t ask, and she didn’t tell. So why did she get kicked out of the military for being a lesbian? Repeal DADT right now!!
Yesterday, four-star Army General David Petraeus told a Senate panel that “the time has come” for the military to rethink its stance on gays in…
Barack Obama’s war in Afghanistan: Crack Pipe, Peace Pipe… Same difference!
“It should be incandescently clear that no one who has any concern for the integrity and life of America today can ignore the present war.”…
Veteran’s Day: Over 2,200 US Veterans Died in 2008 Due to Lack of Health Insurance
Today is the day that America honors the men and women who have bravely served with courage to protect our freedoms. While most Americans are…
The shooting at Fort Hood: There’s a lesson to be learned from the event
“Either they don’t know, don’t show, or don’t care what’s going on in the hood.”– “Dough Boy” (Boyz in the Hood) So I unplugged from…
Don’t Ask Don’t Tell: If You Do, Either You Get Killed or Lose Your Job While Obama Does Nothing – And Yes He Can, Remember?
So if I told you that “Porky Pig” was gay would you believe me? Probably not. You’d probably think I was trippin’ like usual. Well,…