what gives you hope?

Last night we were asking the usual year-end questions—what brings you joy? What gives you hope?—and I had no answer for the latter question (truthfully, I think I just fell asleep before I could answer). Now in the bored light of day, I wonder: Is it indictments handed down to Republicans? The mainstream exposure of [...]

what to do with all your extra money

Lend it to people in Africa who can really use it. This is a brilliant idea.Check this out:

http://alternet.org/story/29345/http://www.kiva.org/

need i say more?

(thanks to the brilliant Rich and his fabulous site)
Now if we only had a TV…

"like Nan Goldin without the fucking"

is how she’s been described (click title above). Can I love her any more?

another day, another reason to be ashamed of this country

Though it’s hardly a surprise, the governor of California denied clemency to Stanley Williams, so he’ll be murdered tonight at San Quentin prison.
Check out Professor Kim’s posts (these are just two but there are many on her blog):
http://professorkim.blogspot.com/2005/12/tookies-departure.html
http://professorkim.blogspot.com/2005/12/more-states-consider-death-penalty.html