feminism

Note — Many requests have come around, one my way,  to have this re-posted.  I think DV readers will be enlightened.
BY Flavia Dzodan

“I’m telling you, this place is the most racist place I’ve ever been to. September 10, it was Latinos and Blacks. And then September 11 came, and it’s Muslims. It’s a list. I top the list.” That’s Vera, student in the USA, in the film, If These Halls Could Talk.

The first thing you notice about Texas in 2014 is there are some new sheriffs in town and they’re not male or Caucasian. Electorally speaking, they’re female and/or Hispanic. Women and Hispanics may not have been beating down the door for the role because they were busy as bees, making inroads, building careers, bringing home the bacon, raising kids, etc., etc. But a nefarious assemblage commonly referred to as the ruling class (or Good Ol’ Boys Club) has kicked the proverbial beehive one too many times and now it’s likely to pay.
Truth be told, it’s been a long time coming.

Both of Hawai`i's U.S. Senators rank high in Progressive Punch ratings; Hanabusa seeks to break up the partnershipU.S. Senator Brian Schatz is a proud feminist-- with a record of achievement to prove it.