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Politics & my Opinion

[mikezakarian-blog]

I am the most privileged. It’s not close. Do you remember in high school when you would fill out an evaluation for a high school teacher you really liked? If it was a scale of 1-5 you would basically just run down the sheet littering it with 5s. You might get something wrong in your evaluation of...

[ac-stewart]

So, I’m white (as far as what you see when you look at me). As a white person, having felt bigotry and hatred, having had a man literally set himself aflame in protest of my freedoms, I want to stop others from having to feel that pain, to experience that kind of hate. So, I asked a black woman what she wanted me to do in order to make a difference. this article was the reply.... 

[ac-stewart]

#LikeAGirl Super Bowl Ad Tops Twitter, Spurs Haters

Alway's #LikeAGirl commercial was the most buzzed about Super Bowl Ad of 2015 and it spurred many empowering messages on Twitter, plus backlash from the #LikeABoy trolls.

#likeagirl has been an insult for so long. It is great to see Always or anyone else try and turn that around and show us the true spirit of a girl, a young woman. So, un- #likeaboy, I support their ad, I support a girl's growth from a vibrant child to a strong spirited woman.  That's because, #likeaman, I am not threatened by a woman's strength, my life is enriched by it.  maybe the boys need to grow up... 

#justsayin' 

[ac-stewart]

This Is What Happens When An Author Tracks Down A Critic In Real Life

Kathleen Hale faced backlash on social media after admitting to tracking down a book blogger at her home address.

not no, but Hale no

[huffpost]

Celebrities Rally Behind Emma Watson’s Feminism Speech In Wake Of Nude Photo Threats 

[washingtonpost]

Eli, why are you so gosh darn adorable? Also do you ever use your Pulitzer Prize as a drink coaster?

Thank you to the friend or relative that submitted this question. I am very glad to have this curated — Internet Journalism as its best, as we discussed earlier! The Pulitzer medal, sadly, is a little small for a coaster — either that or I’m drinking out of glasses that are too big. The Pulitzer certificate on the other hand…

[ac-stewart]

I am not your "friend or relative" and I still think you're "gosh darn adorable."  As to the rest, congrats :) 

[ac-stewart]

Political Typology Quiz

I am a little surprised that I am a Solid Liberal, but I suppose I my votes are what they are... 

Generally affluent and highly educated, most Solid Liberals strongly support the social safety net and take very liberal positions on virtually all issues. Most say they always vote Democratic and are unflagging supporters of Barack Obama. Overall, Solid Liberals are very optimistic about the nation’s future and are the most likely to say that America’s success is linked to its ability to change, rather than its reliance on long-standing principles. On foreign policy, Solid Liberals overwhelmingly believe that good diplomacy – rather than military strength – is the best way to ensure peace. Compare groups on key issues.

[msnbc]

In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby, which said that some for-profit businesses can get religious exemptions to insurance coverage of contraception, you’re probably hearing a lot of dubious assertions about contraceptive access. Here are some facts.

[ac-stewart]

We are living in a world with an ever increasing instance of Corporations being recognized as people while simultaneously stripping rights away from individuals who are not straight, white, and male… This is why your vote counts; this is why it matters.

[ac-stewart]

I took a biology class at the uni that I just graduated from... in that class, we learned that viruses are not considered living organisms.... I thought, that's not right. I keep hearing it repeated, they're not alive, they need a host body to survive and thrive in.... interesting.  now imagine that the host can be any size, the bigger the host the bigger the virus may grow to become... it might even grow large enough to dominate the rest of the landscape; to tame antibodies that would otherwise destroy it; to fight back against the natural defenses that the host has in place, up to the point that the host finally dies....  we are that virus, this Earth our host... how much longer will we desecrate the body that we need to survive....

[msnbc]

Every state-level gay marriage ban in the country is currently being challenged in court.

[ac-stewart]

Perhaps, within a year, the states will finally be allowing gay marriage. This is a movement that shows progress, a movement toward a better system, where the rights of individuals take precedent over the bigotry of the majority. Perhaps, we can learn from this movement and realize the other rights that are still being infringed upon. Perhaps we can continue our progress forward, as individuals, as a nation. 

[ac-stewart]

The secretary of state made clear that any U.S. military intervention must come at the government’s request.

And as we wait with baited breath to see..... how long before he reneges on this commitment as well. 

[ac-stewart]

WHERE WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO VISIT ON YOUR PLANET?

Right now, the White House. Normally, Australia.... 

[ac-stewart]

And so, They the BigBusiness Bastards of the Internet and other Cable services, want to commit some fuckery... They hope to allow themselves the ability to charge sites/companies like Tumblr and Google and Netflix more money for faster service. That is, the company must pay Cable more to get the same service to you. If they don't pay, then you get stuck with weaker service from them, slower net movement. Net Neutrality does not allow this fuckery.... the FCC is asking for your input.... so PUT IN...  Make your voice heard

[ac-stewart]

[hillarytownhall]

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Christiane Amanpour wants to know, what do you want to ask former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton? 

Send in your text, GIF, image or video questions through the submit button and Christiane may ask your question during Tuesday’s live town hall event at 5pm ET.  

[ac-stewart]

As my banner says, get your voice out there. Make yourself heard.