Since the day I was born, I have celebrated Constitution Day. That’s because the 39 delegates signed the U.S. Constitution on September 17, which is exactly 146 years before I was born.
September 17, 2019
- Published in Congress & Legislation, Constitution, History
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Silencing women silences justice.
Dec 06, 2017
- Published in & Mujerista, Equal rights, Feminism, Gender, History, Sex & Sexuality, Womanism
I know they’re in Maryland right now. But a majority of the season ticket holders are Virginians, all the players live in Virginia, we have all of your [practice] facilities. . . . We’re in very serious negotiations, as I assume other jurisdictions are. Listen, we would love to have them.
Aug 05, 2016
- Published in Community, Generations, History, Sports & Leisure
Elie Wiesel, of blessed memory, embodied the determination of the human spirit to overcome the darkest of evils, and survive against all the odds.
Jul 02, 2016
- Published in Arts & Literature, History, Leadership, Press, religion, Wisdom
You’re damn right Hollywood is racist. Hollywood is sorority racist. It’s like, ‘We like you, Rhonda, but you’re not a Kappa.’
Feb 28, 2016
- Published in Ambition & Fame, Dance, Equal rights, Ethics, History, Music & Film, Pop-Culture, Power & Privilege, Race & Ethnicity, Radio & television
We don't need the empire to give us anything.
Mar 28, 2016
- Published in Diplomacy, Foreign Leaders, Foreign Policy, History, Investments
The court looks the other way as yet another federal district judge casts aside state laws without making any effort to preserve the status quo pending the court’s resolution of a constitutional question it left open in United States v. Windsor…This acquiescence may well be seen as a signal of the court’s intended resolution of that question.
Feb 09, 2015
- Published in Bisexual, Constitution, Courts & Supreme Court, Gay, History, Ideology, Justice, Lesbian, Policy, Politics, Queer, Regulations, Relationships & Marriage, Transgender
I do not believe - and I know this is a horrible thing to say - but I do not believe that the president loves America. He doesn’t love you, and he doesn’t love me. He wasn’t brought up the way you were brought up and I was brought up, through love of this country…with all our flaws, we’re the most exceptional country in the world. I’m looking for a presidential candidate who can express that, do that, and carry it out.
Feb 18, 2015
I get it, and we're not a monolith.
Feb 20, 2016
- Published in Elections & Campaigning, Generations, History, Leadership, Power & Privilege, Race & Ethnicity, Strategy, Voting
I thought that when I was on the floor, that if I survived this, I would be better than before, be someone worthy of life. Life is hard enough, but it is made easier with human connection. The world needs more love. It’s that simple.
Dec 14, 2015