May 2012
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Here's a Chance to Take On Republican Hate-Talk... →
There is a little known regulation at the FCC called the Zapple Doctrine, which is an offshoot of the Fairness Doctrine and of Section 315(a) of the Communications Act, which says that, in the 60 days prior to an election, if a broadcaster offers free airtime to one major party candidate, it must offer free airtime to the other major party candidate. Zapple expands this definition to include...
huntersandangels:
I use sarcasm because flat out telling you you’re a fucking moron is considered inappropriate and is frowned upon. And I was raised better than that.
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10 Things That Are Non-Negotiable →
Openly gay Latina wins Texas congressional seat
nbclatino:
(Courtesy Mary Gonzalez)
Mary Gonzalez told them she was the best candidate to represent them and El Paso voters agreed, but along the way, the 28-year-old doctoral student at the University of Texas at Austin broke her share of barriers.
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African Americans
howtobeterrell:
Are the only people accused of living in the past. It’s because our past hasn’t stopped. We are the children of Dred Scott and Mammy. We are still a commodity. People can still buy African Americans just as they buy African garb.
“The victim who is able to articulate the situation of the victim has ceased to...”
– James Baldwin (via funkyfest
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this is why people of color,or any marginalized group of people,raising consciousness scares the shit out of the privileged.
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FUCK THE SYSTEM: The Secret of Success →
onlinecounsellingcollege:
Why are some people so successful in life? What is the secret behind their success? Research indicates that there are ten common traits that appear to contribute to a person’s success:
1. Pay attention to your thoughts as they determine your future: Always be…
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“privileged kids go to counseling, poor kids go to jail.”
– —judge mathis, speaking the truth (via thatprettyoddfeminist)
facts on facts on facts
(via dumbthingswhitepplsay)
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