Social Network for Social Activism

Social networking for social activism...awesome :)
"Facebook Co-founder Chris Hughes Officially Launches Jumo, Social Network for Social Activism | Technology | Los Angeles Times." Top of the Ticket | The Politics Summit at Obama's House: Republicans, Democrats and a Couple of Encouraging Signs | Los Angeles Times. Web. 30 Nov. 2010. <http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2010/11/facebook-co-founder-chris-hughes-officially-launches-jumo-social-network-for-social-activism.html>.

Tuition Increases and British People Get Really Mad

I'm just glad someone's fighting for education. Ha. No but really those tuitions were insane!


"British Students Protest Tuition Increases - Latimes.com." Los Angeles Times - California, National and World News - Latimes.com. Web. 27 Nov. 2010. <http://www.latimes.com/news/la-na-london-protests-20101125,0,7671102.story>.

Mental, Physical, and Financial Hazards of Homework.

A trailer and review of the anti homework documentary, Race To Nowhere. 
Link to trailer: 
"Mental, Physical, and Financial Hazards of Homework." Credit Cards - Free Credit Report Card - Online Loans | Credit.com. Web. 22 Nov. 2010. <http://www.credit.com/blog/2010/11/mental-physical-and-financial-hazards-of-homework/>.


Race To Nowhere site (with screening dates and locations!) : <http://www.racetonowhere.com/>

New Economical Fears :o!!

With the Republicans winning control of the house of representatives, new fears of a further ruined economy arose. 


"4 Fresh Fears About Washington Wrecking the Economy - Yahoo! Finance." Yahoo! Finance - Business Finance, Stock Market, Quotes, News. Web. 18 Nov. 2010. <http://finance.yahoo.com/news/4-Fresh-Fears-About-usnews-2195640786.html?x=0>.

History Repeats Itself.

So apparently the democratic leadership met at the White House without the republicans. Remind you of anything? French maybe?.... Something revolutionary? No? ok then haha.


"Democratic Leadership Will Meet At White House Without Republicans." Breaking News and Opinion on The Huffington Post. Web. 17 Nov. 2010. <http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/11/17/democratic-leadership-wil_n_785135.html>.

Budget Crisis!!!! Why Don't You Fix It??

So this guy talks about this article which says that no matter which party we follow, the budget isn't going to be fixed. So he encourages YOU to fix it by clicking the link in the description box and finding out if your plan would fix the budget. Should we raise taxes? Lower spending? You decide. 
To fix the budget: (in case your too lazy to look in the description/don't want to watch the FASCINATING video)
http://dft.ba/-58L


(P.s. I solved it!!!! ANGIE FOR PRESIDENT!!!)


"YouTube - Hey! You! Fix the Budget!" YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. Web. 16 Nov. 2010. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyHR0XnU9DQ>.

Cindy McCain against "Dont Ask Dont Tell"

Cindy McCain makes a video along with Gene Simmons and some other people I don't know, in order to show that they're against the "Don't Ask Don't Tell" policy.
Parker, By Ashley. "Cindy McCain Makes a Cameo in NOH8 Video, Breaking with Senator John McCain's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Views - NYTimes.com." Politics and Government - 2010 Midterm Elections - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com. Web. 16 Nov. 2010. <http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/11/12/cindy-mccain-breaks-with-her-husband-in-gay-rights-video/?scp=5&sq=gay bullying&st=cse>.

What is Homophobia?

An article about prejudice and homophobia towards homosexuals and possible reasons for it.


"Homophobia, Prejudice & Attitudes to Gay Men and Lesbians." AIDS & HIV Information from the AIDS Charity AVERT. Web. 09 Nov. 2010. <http://www.avert.org/homophobia.htm>.

Homophobia: The Fear Behind The Hatred

An essay on homophobia and its ludicrous way of making people act.
"Homophobia: The Fear Behind The Hatred." Veritas Et Ratio - Truth And Reason. Web. 08 Nov. 2010. <http://www.bidstrup.com/phobia.htm>.

Jerry Brown: The Most Interesting Man in California?

I love this video!! It's so funny. I love campaign ads that aren't super negative about the person their against. It's a play on the Dos Equis commercial of "The Most Interesting Man in the World."


Drake, By Bruce. "Jerry Brown: 'The Most Interesting Man in California,' According to Ad."Politics News, Elections Coverage, Political Analysis and Opinion. Web. 04 Nov. 2010. <http://www.politicsdaily.com/2010/10/27/jerry-brown-the-most-interesting-man-in-california-according/>.

Top Five Myths from the Outcome of the 2010 Midterm Elections

So according to this lady, the outcomes of the midterm elections created a spur amongst voters, but most of it was just over dramatized by the news and media. 


Victor, Jennifer N. "Top Five Myths Perpetuated by Pundits of the 2010 Midterm Elections."The Hill. 3 Nov. 2010. Web. <http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/campaign/127569-top-five-myths-perpetuated-by-pundits-of-the-2010-midterm-elections>.

Meg Whitman is Fine, Fresh, Fierce?

So apparently Meg Whitman is targeting women in this advertisement. Yeah california "gurls" Meg Whitman wants to make you feel "fine, fresh, fierce!" *ahem* She also has a young child say that she "wants to be just like Meg!". What I didn't understand was when that little girl was like, "Who's Meg?". So check it out, and also check out some of the comments below the video. Laughter will ensue. 


... I wonder if Katy Perry approved this message? 
Jerry Brown should do a Justin Bieber video. XD 


"YouTube - California Girl Power." YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. Web. 02 Nov. 2010. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j601rUuyQTA>.

Souvenirs from the Tea Party (photo essay)

This is ridiculous... but these are the real slogans that tea partiers are using against Obama and other people. Wow. 


"Souvenirs from the Tea Party - Photo Essays - TIME." Breaking News, Analysis, Politics, Blogs, News Photos, Video, Tech Reviews - TIME.com. Web. 01 Nov. 2010. <http://www.time.com/time/photogallery/0,29307,2027419,00.html>.