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Link roundup
I'm gathering these too quickly to make proper posts, so I'm gonna throw a bunch at you.
Things to sign/sign up to/do:
Petition: Appoint Garland Now (Senate Has Waived Its Rights)
The Senate has waived its constitutional right to advise and consent; Obama should exercise his independent constitutional right to appoint. The Supreme Court vacancy opened during Obama's administration, it is Obama's responsibility and right to nominate and appoint a replacement. The Senate has a concurrent right to advise and consent, but its complete failure to schedule an up-or-down vote means it has waived that right. Obama can and should act now.
Our 100
An open letter to Our Nation from 100 women of color leaders
WOMEN'S MARCH ON WASHINGTON- JANUARY 21st, 2017
OFFICIAL STATEMENT, National Organizers
To read:
Why Did Some White Obama Voters Go for Trump?
Trump gave them a choice between multiracial democracy and white primacy. (Excellent, must-read)
Ur-Fascism by Umberto Eco
What Normalization Means by The New Yorker
The Self-Induced Socioeconomic Anxiety of White Male Privilege (lengthy rant by Propane Jane, mostly in tweets. All written before the election. :(
Are You Fucking Kidding Me by Hillary Clinton [parody]
Just goes to show: In this country, if you want something, and you work your goddamn ass off for it, you can get really close and then smile stoically while they give it to some rich guy’s son.
And finally...
Check Out These Prankster Joe Biden Memes And Smile Through Your Tears
Things to sign/sign up to/do:
Petition: Appoint Garland Now (Senate Has Waived Its Rights)
The Senate has waived its constitutional right to advise and consent; Obama should exercise his independent constitutional right to appoint. The Supreme Court vacancy opened during Obama's administration, it is Obama's responsibility and right to nominate and appoint a replacement. The Senate has a concurrent right to advise and consent, but its complete failure to schedule an up-or-down vote means it has waived that right. Obama can and should act now.
Our 100
An open letter to Our Nation from 100 women of color leaders
WOMEN'S MARCH ON WASHINGTON- JANUARY 21st, 2017
OFFICIAL STATEMENT, National Organizers
To read:
Why Did Some White Obama Voters Go for Trump?
Trump gave them a choice between multiracial democracy and white primacy. (Excellent, must-read)
Ur-Fascism by Umberto Eco
What Normalization Means by The New Yorker
The Self-Induced Socioeconomic Anxiety of White Male Privilege (lengthy rant by Propane Jane, mostly in tweets. All written before the election. :(
Are You Fucking Kidding Me by Hillary Clinton [parody]
Just goes to show: In this country, if you want something, and you work your goddamn ass off for it, you can get really close and then smile stoically while they give it to some rich guy’s son.
And finally...
Check Out These Prankster Joe Biden Memes And Smile Through Your Tears