Current Affairs
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Fueling Today’s Current Rage
Kavanaugh The fact that USA Today printed lies and propaganda from the President without fact-checking Our planet is dying Our democracy is falling apart I saw a roach in my bathroom this morning My plantar faciitis has been killing me since July
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#Neverforget
This year, like most years, the 9/11 tribute lights took me by surprise.* My initial reaction is always deep sorrow, and then amazement that it was so much longer ago than it feels. Next, I feel pride in all the work that my colleagues and I did during the aftermath of the tragedy, and gratefulness
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In the News
Some notable news tidbits: This is why I use the Oxford comma, and will always do so. Best health news I've heard recently. This is bullshit. One thing you can do is show your support for the Legal Services Corporation, which provides free legal services to low-income individuals and supports hundreds of pro bono attorneys.
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My New Boyfriend
He's smart, handsome and age-appropriate. He's a feminist, he's pro-choice, and supports gender equality in the workplace and with equal parental leave. He's got the body of a boxer and has a tattoo. on one of his biceps. He is welcoming to refugees and is an animal lover. Isn't he fantastic? Ok, where was I?
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In the News
My favorite quote from today's news, in an article about divisions within the Republican party regarding proposed abortion legislation: "Representative Nancy Pelosi, the Democratic leader, recalled on Thursday when she was new to Congress and opposed a bill restricting abortion. “One of the Republican members got up and said, ‘Nancy Pelosi thinks she knows more about
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#GivingTuesday
Not sure when #givingtuesday became a thing, but I'll get behind it. GIVE — whatever amount you feel comfortable with to an organization (or more than one) that floats your boat.
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Grand Jury
The news this week has me thinking a great deal about our criminal justice system and how broken it is on so many levels. Obviously I was not in the grand jury room and did not hear the evidence, but I did have the opportunity to sit on a grand jury in the late 90's.
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Do Your Civic Duty
Don't forget to vote!! Find out where (in NYC) here: http://nyc.pollsitelocator.com/Search.aspx and report voting misconduct here: www.866ourvote.org