The Supreme Court vs. the Court of Public Opinion
In his column for the Washington Post, Eugene Robinson writes of his hopes that the U.S. Supreme Court will not halt the country’s rapid movement toward acceptance of same-s*x marriage. The two big cases being argued before the court this week could turn out to be landmarks that confirm the nation’s progress toward [...]
African Moms, Be Patient With US Single Daughters
On CNN, China Okasi writes that it’s not just black American women whose mothers worry that they’ll die alone; African mothers in the U.S. have their own set of expectations. Being an unmarried African woman in her childbearing years is like being a manicurist with a hand tremor: very odd and rather tricky. [...]
When African Women Suffer ‘Singleism’ Like US Girls
On CNN, China Okasi writes that it’s not just American black women whose mothers worry that they’ll die alone; African mothers in the U.S. have their own set of expectations. Being an unmarried African woman in her childbearing years is like being a manicurist with a hand tremor: very odd and rather tricky. She [...]
Valentine’s Day: From (married) woman to (single) woman — what I wish I’d known about love
After 8 years of marriage and three children, Valentine’s Day is not what it used to be – it’s better, richer, honest. More than a celebration of love; it’s a re-calibration of purpose. When I was a single woman that’s something I never thought I would say. Love is nothing without action and marriage can [...]
Same Gender Marriage Becomes Immigration Issue
There is a separation of Church and State in this country. At least, there are until members of the government feel that their religious beliefs are being threatened. Senator John Kerry and President Obama are trying to gain equal immigration rights for same gender couples. Currently, even if an immigrant is married, they will still [...]
What Not to Say to a Working Mom
Recently, Amy Shearn shared a list of things not to say to stay-at-home moms. She could have just cited anythingElizabeth Wurtzel has written in the past year, but that would have been too easy. Instead, Shearn came up with a list that was funny and clever and pointed in all the right ways. Which got [...]
Survey Shows Surge In Support of Gay Marriage from the Black Community
It appears that ever since prominent African American figures have publicly voiced their support of gay marriage, the African American community’s support of gay marriage has surged. A national exit poll by Edison Research shows that black voters favored their state legalizing gay marriage, 51 to 41 percent. Pew polls have also showed an increase from [...]
Former GOP Gov. to Christians: Vote For Obama and Face the Fires of H**l
It is awful to watch Republicans cherry pick sins. Take for instance former GOP governor Mike Huckabee, who, for years, had absolutely no problem with the sin of gluttony. He’s not fat anymore, and kudos to him, but who is he to start throwing stones? In a new ad, Huckabee advises Christians to cast aside [...]
DL Hughley Writes Open Letter to His “Ex-Girlfriend” Chick-Fil-A
In pretty funny fashion, comedian DL Hughley has written a public love letter to Chick-fil-A. The company has been in the middle of a great deal of controversy over its opposition to gay marriage. The letter is written as a love letter to a woman that he’s breaking up with, making it that much funnier. [...]
Rev. Al Sharpton on gay marriage debate: Equality includes everyone
Our founding fathers created a nation built on the power of its citizens and drafted the U.S. Constitution to guard against tyranny by any singular or majority power. As Americans, it is up to each and every one of us to fight injustice and inequality when we are faced with it. Today, we [...]
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