PSA: Vagina =/= Feminist. Vagina =/= my vote. Feminist == my vote.

Friends, let's have a sit down. We've been friends for a while, some of you are even family to me. So why in the name of all that is rational would you ask me if I support Palin?

Let's Look at a Brief Profile of Palin's Stances:
She's Anti-Choice.
She's Anti-Gay Marriage.
She's Anti-Comprehensive Sex Education.
She's Anti-Environment.
She's Pro-Creationism.

Let's Look at a Brief Profile of Smith's Stances:
I'm Pro-Choice.
I'm Pro-Gay Marriage.
I'm Pro-Comprehensive Sex Education.
I'm Pro-Environment.
I'm Pro-Evolution.

And EVEN if I didn't hold such different views from her.. how could I possibly support a Vice Presidential Candidate who isn't informed on the current status of our foreign policy, the supposed "war on terror," and the current status of the United States' position in Iraq?

Let her stay Alaska's governor, though hopefully the people of Alaska will rethink that, as she paves the way for the destruction of a large part of the United States' last remaining wilderness.

Not quite a blog...

just a funny..


Source: "Geek Flow Chart," NYT, March 9, 2008

Take Back the Night--Open Mic Night--Satori--4/17--7:30pm

Hey Guys--Participate! or at least come support!

TAKE BACK THE NIGHT --POETRY READING & OPEN MIC--SONGS, MONOLOGUES, ETC.--

Bringing Survivors, Supporters, Activists & Community Leaders Together In a Call for the End of Sexual Violence

performances/poetry should address issues of sexual assault, which could include but are not limited to personal experience, social aspects, effects, recovery, empowerment, voice, and activism.

Thursday, April 17, 2008 7:30 pm

Satori Coffee House

Presented By:

Rape Crisis Center

For more information call: 251-463-8006

or email submissions and questions to: hello2deanna@yahoo.co

VDAY on 4/12/08 in NOLA!! Tickets Available!

Ok, so Oprah ended up paying for my ticket to the Vagina Monologues and I have some extras. Anybody want to see the Vagina Monologues on Saturday, April 12th @ 7:30pm? Tickets are $25 and I have five (5) unclaimed tickets. I'll sell all five of them for $100 if you can get me cash before Wednesday afternoon. Call, text, email, myspace, facebook to claim.

See ya in NOLA!
Jamie

Event Info: On Saturday evening, April 12, 2008, V-Day will stage a once in a lifetime event - V TO THE TENTH - featuring international performances of The Vagina Monologues, musical guests, V-Day activists from across the globe including Kenya, Afghanistan, Iraq, The Philippines, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eastern Europe , men standing up for women and much more.
Salma Hayek, Oprah Winfrey, Faith Hill, Jane Fonda, Jessica Alba, Jennifer Hudson, Glenn Close, Ali Larter, Calpernia Addams, Rosario Dawson, Kerry Washington, Jennifer Beals, Didi Conn, Christine Lahti, Doris Roberts, Liz Mikel, and Charmaine Neville have already signed on. *

The evening will open minds and hearts and raise much needed attention and funds for groups working to end violence against women and girls around the world, and in New Orleans and the Gulf South.

SuperDome, SuperLove (FREE Friday and Saturday event prior to the Vagina Monologues): SUPERLOVE
Friday - Saturday, April 11 - 12, Louisiana Superdome

***SUPERLOVE ENTRY IS *FREE* ***

V-Day will also take over the Superdome for two days, Friday - Saturday, April 11-12 and turn it into SUPERLOVE.

Over the two days, the Superdome will be transformed into SUPERLOVE - a place to heal, gather, celebrate and activate to change the story of women. From 10am-9pm Friday and 10am-5pm Saturday, SUPERLOVE will feature two days of revolutionary speakers, slam poets, singers, performers, storytelling, astounding art, and love. Special wellness programs will be available free of charge for the women of the Gulf South including restorative yoga, medical testing, makeovers, and more. Speakers, performers and artists from New Orleans and the Gulf South will appear, along with speakers traveling to New Orleans from around the world. Among the over 75 speaking and performing at SUPERLOVE are Ashe Cultural Center’s Carol Bebelle, Panzi Hospital’s Dr. Denis Mukwege, Matt Petersen, Global Green, Majora Carter, Sustainable South Bronx, Suze Orman, financial expert, Dr. Johnnetta Cole, former president of Spellman College,Stephen Lewis, AIDS-Free World and former Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa, and many more. For the full schedule and list of participants, visit vday.org/superlove.

Wash, DC. March 7-March 12th, 2008, crash space or coffee?

I'm going to be in Washington, DC for the National Young Women's Leadership Conference and the National Council of Women's Organizations' Women's Equality Day & Congressional Action Day.

I'm driving to Atlanta on March 7th, flying out that night, then heading to Boston on March 12th.

Does anybody live in Washington or know someone who has crash space there? Or hell, anybody that wants to get coffee while I'm there? Lemme know, if you please.

Ooh, or if you want to go with me, definitely let me know, we could split a hotel room or something..

I vote pro-choice because I don't believe the government should have any say with decisions I make affecting my body.

I vote pro-choice because of the legacy of women who fought for these rights and died without them.

I vote pro-choice because I don't want women to die.

I vote pro-choice because abortions will always be available to the rich and privilege but anti-choice legislation prevents poor and rural women from having access to safe and affordable abortions.

I vote pro-choice because I trust and believe in women to make the best choices for themselves and their families. And don't see how a few hundred primarily male legislators in Washington would be so much better at making those decisions.

I vote pro-choice because controlling women's reproductive systems is a worldwide form of oppression.

I vote pro-choice because unless a woman has complete say over her own body, she can never be a full and equal citizen of any nation.

Ok, so tomorrow I'll be blogging for choice! It's the 35th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. If anyone wants to join me, sign up at Blog for Choice Day 2008



See y'all tomorrow :)