Tag Archives: Elizabeth Warren
What We Missed
TweetAmanda Marcotte recounts an evening of feminist writing, and the sort of vitriol we put up with doing this work. A same-sex spouse was excluded from a military spouse group despite DADT repeal. Elizabeth Warren was appointed to the Banking committee, as well as Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), which is a BFD. The Senate finally [...]
Also tagged DADT, Feministe, infographic, Jill Filipovic, Military, Rape, snacks, The Good Men Project Comments closed
Senator Scott Brown’s staffers mock Elizabeth Warren with racist chant
TweetHow charming! Senator Scott Brown’s staffers were caught on tape chanting Indian War whoops with some tomahawk chops for good measure. The racist chant is apparently intended to mock Elizabeth Warren for her Native American roots. WCVB news in Boston confirmed that Deputy Chief of Staff Greg Casey and Constituent Service Counsel Jack Richard, State [...]
Open letter to Elizabeth Warren on a prisoner’s right to medical transition
TweetDear Elizabeth Warren, It’s been a long time since I’ve been as excited about a political candidate as I am about you. You speak truth about income inequality in a way that is clear, honest, and heartfelt. At this point it scares me to trust a politician, but I believe you will do good work. [...]
Also tagged Health care, prison, Transgender Issues, transgender rights Comments closed
Elizabeth Warren breaks down the difference between corporations & people
TweetRemember when Mitt Romney said that “corporations are people”? In all fairness, Mitt may be a little less human than others, which could explain his confusion. Well, at last night’s convention, a very patient Elizabeth Warren broke down the difference between people and corporations for those who don’t quite get it. [transcript after the jump] [...]
Also tagged coprorate power dnc, corporations, Mitt Romney Comments closed
EMILY’s List Celebrates 2012 Milestones