Monthly Archives: November 2006

Republicans Take Healthcare Away From Newborns

Posted on November 5, 2006 by Ampersand

The appallingness continues to escalate. From the New York Times: WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 — Under a new federal policy, children born in the United States to illegal immigrants with low incomes will no longer be automatically entitled to health insurance … Continue reading →

Posted in Immigration, Migrant Rights, etc, Race, racism and related issues | 170 Comments

Get Better Work Stories

Posted on November 4, 2006 by Maia

The New Zealand Police have launched a new campaign Get Better Work Stories. The thrust of this campaign is that your life is boring and a waste of time at the moment and you should rectify this by joining the … Continue reading →

Posted in Class, poverty, labor, & related issues, Feminism, sexism, etc, Rape, intimate violence, & related issues | 4 Comments

Women Poised to Make Gains in Election

Posted on November 4, 2006 by Rachel S.

This probably won’t come as a surprise to anyone, but record numbers of women candidates are running in the upcoming election. Most of the women candidates are Democrats, which will likely increase the number of women given the favorable climate … Continue reading →

Posted in Elections and politics | 16 Comments

How Amp Is Voting, Part The Third – Local Ballot Measures

Posted on November 3, 2006 by Ampersand

Local measures are usually about raising my property tax bill. Wheee! Multnomah County measure 26-81 – funding libraries – Yes. I’ll explain this one by quoting from the voter’s guide: “Shall Multnomah County continue library services with levy of 89.0 … Continue reading →

Posted in Elections and politics | 11 Comments

More Endorsements: Who I'm Voting For This Election

Posted on November 3, 2006 by Ampersand

Note that this is just a list of who I’m voting for; there are, of course, many elections in Oregon this year that my district isn’t voting in. For Congress, I’m voting for Earl Blumenauer (D). Earl is decent on … Continue reading →

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Toy Donor Accuses Ronald McDonald House of Discriminating Against Lesbians

Posted on November 2, 2006 by Ampersand

In this video, “Peppermint Patty” (great name!) describes having her donations turned away by a Ronald McDonald House worker, who explained that she wouldn’t accept toys from a lesbian. The video is, frankly, harrowing to watch, because Peppermint Patty is … Continue reading →

Posted in Homophobic zaniness/more LGBTQ issues | 25 Comments

Shadenfraud time: Ann Coulter May Have Illegally Voted In Wrong Precinct

Posted on November 2, 2006 by Ampersand

Okay, anytime Ann Coulter is having a bad day I’m happy. But I’m a bit bugged by this: WEST PALM BEACH – Conservative columnist Ann Coulter has refused to cooperate in an investigation about whether she voted in the wrong … Continue reading →

Posted in Conservative zaniness, right-wingers, etc. | 9 Comments

Serious question…..about race, gender and voting

Posted on November 2, 2006 by Rachel S.

So over at my other site we are having a little debate/discussion about whether or not a candidate’s race should matter in an election.  My Dad, who is the quintesessential Ohio swing voter, asked if people thought it was racist … Continue reading →

Posted in Elections and politics, Race, racism and related issues, Whatever | 17 Comments

Brownfemipower on Why feminists must stand against government oppression in Mexico

Posted on November 2, 2006 by Ampersand

If there’s one must-read post for every feminist this month, it’s this one. Please go read it. Read or skim the comments there as well; there are suggested actions (including model letters in Spanish we can use).

Posted in International issues | 3 Comments

How I'm Voting This Election Cycle: Oregon Ballot Measures

Posted on November 1, 2006 by Ampersand

Here in Oregon, we all vote by mail, so most Oregonians have already gotten their voter ballots. Many have already voted, in fact, but I tend to procrastinate. So – how I’m voting. No on Measure 39 – This is … Continue reading →

Posted in Elections and politics | 36 Comments