Category Archives: politics

June 11, 2009

Gender and Race II

It’s hard to unknow what you already know. -I’m not entirely sure of the source So sad that after decades of declared feminism and the fact that women aren’t objects, we still see that well an alive in pop culture. … Continue reading →

Gender and Race I

Recently, I read the series of essays in Outlaw Culture by Bell Hooks. It astonished me. Opened my mind, so to speak. My friend Joshua Hooper is a graphic artist. His work is pretty freaking sweet. But I noticed in … Continue reading →

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I’ve always wanted to join the Peace Corps and fight poverty and corruption on the ground level. It’s not out of fear that I’ve hesitated. Fear of seeing so much suffering, danger of being captured as an American aid worker … Continue reading →

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December 22, 2008

Year in Review 2008: Personal

I’m home for the final time this year before heading back to the Bay for 2009. It’s scary to think that we’re already closing in on the last year of 00s. It’s been a growing year. At 24, I realize … Continue reading →

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December 10, 2008

From God to Godless to Godfull

Three thoughts: “San Francisco is godless.” I paraphrase but that’s what my friend told me over dinner last night. Why? SF is hugely liberal, progressive and largely accepting and non-religious. . “Apple evokes a similar response to a religious experience.” … Continue reading →

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November 4, 2008

Please Go VOTE! No on Prop 8!

No matter what you think (O), please (B) don’t (A) forget (M) to (A) vote!! All kidding aside, this really is an important move and probably one of the crucial votes of our lifetimes. Not to be overly dramatic, but … Continue reading →

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October 14, 2008

Enough About Politics

[Sorry, this post isn't about "food politics"; it's more about "food" and "politics."] . During dinner with a couple friend last night, my girl friend said, “I’m really surprised we didn’t talk about politics tonight. I always thought you were … Continue reading →

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October 8, 2008

Politics & The History of Marketing

PART I My last post on the vice presidential debate highlighted the great marketing campaign of the GOP. I say marketing because many of you pointed out via emails and ims that Sarah Palin, and to some extend John McCain, … Continue reading →

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October 3, 2008

Well, Gosh Darn It, Dontcha Know.

Oh, gosh. How to start. 1. I think I’m starting to talk like her [Sarah Palin], which is freaking me out and forever destroying my warm fuzzy feelings of Bobby’s World with Howie Mandell. 2. The Vice Presidential Debate at … Continue reading →

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October 2, 2008

Cleaning Out My Intestines: Day 3

It’s actually going pretty well. Minus the constant hunger and urge to run to the bathroom every 30 minutes, things are going fine. Yup, pretty dandy. I’m just going to keep saying it until I believe it. What I want … Continue reading →

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