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The Consequences of a For-Profit Health Care System
Posted on the May 26, 2012 by Betty Dodson
Thom Hartmann describes why Big Pharma is the Biggest Crook in America: “The pharmaceutical industry is the single biggest defrauder of Americans taxpayers in history – surpassing the defense...
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What We Ask of Those Who Serve
Posted on the May 25, 2012 by Carlin Ross
I found this picture last week and thought it was something to share for Memorial Day.  Living in our comfortable bubbles we debate war in such an esoteric, sterile way focusing on our sense of...
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If You Get the Chance, Go to Cuba Someday
Posted on the May 10, 2012 by Betty Dodson
I received this email from an old friend, Beck, and it reminded me of when Carlin and I went Cuba. It was right after we first met and were just getting to know each other. It was 10 days of joy that...
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Famous Atheists
Posted on the May 03, 2012 by Carlin Ross
The media would have you think that everyone goes to church on sunday, opposes gay marriage, advocates abstinence only, and owns a gun.  Fellow atheists we're not alone.
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Libertas the Roman Goddess of Freedom
Posted on the May 01, 2012 by Carlin Ross
Every morning I wake up,  I look out my windows at the Statue of Liberty and feel inspired.  Her form reminds me that women are the protectors of freedom. 
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Albert Einstein: You Can F*ck Yourself
Posted on the Apr 30, 2012 by Betty Dodson
It's such a relief to be able to laugh about GOP insanity.  All the sane Republicans and I'm sure there are at least a few, must be mortified to witness what's going on today.
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Marilyn Deconstructed
Posted on the Apr 27, 2012 by Carlin Ross
This candid picture was taken during a photoshoot - a moment when Marilyn wasn't posing. Sometimes beauty and sensuality mask the sadness that lies beneath.   
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Occupy Wall Street Gearing Up for May Day
Posted on the Apr 25, 2012 by Betty Dodson
This is such good news for springtime in NYC. For all my friends who doubt the capabilities of OWS complaining that they have no leader, no agenda and no list of demands. Let me say this: Back in...
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I Feel Anger Towards Cheerleaders' Sexual Dancing
Posted on the Apr 18, 2012 by Betty Dodson
Hi Betty and Carlin, I love this website so much it's not funny. I check it pretty much every day when I have questions about my feminist views and how other people view the things I’m thinking about...
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Hillary on the Dance Floor
Posted on the Apr 16, 2012 by Carlin Ross
I love this picture of Hillary.  It's good to know that she's getting her dance on during the Summit for the Americas in Columbia.  Here's one of my favorite Hillary moments:
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Any Person Arrested for Any Offense can be Strip-Searched
Posted on the Apr 16, 2012 by Carlin Ross
This week the Supreme Court ruled that any person who's arrested for ANY offense can be strip-searched.  Jay walking...speeding...protesting under the OWS banner...that's a strip-search and...
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The World's Worst Women
Posted on the Apr 15, 2012 by Carlin Ross
I keep stumbling across these misogynistic book covers.  What I don't understand is why the hate for Anna Marie Hahn for massaging old men.  You'd think that she would be applauded for...
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How I Feel About the "Media"
Posted on the Apr 11, 2012 by Carlin Ross
His words are prophetic...even today.  He's on the list of people I'd love to go back in time and meet. 
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The Magdalene Launderies
Posted on the Apr 06, 2012 by BorderReiver
I'm going to go off my own topic for this post.  There has been some mention in other recent posts about the repressive nature of certain religious organizations, so I thought I would share this...
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Ralph Nader: How I Square "Uncle Tom"
Posted on the Mar 10, 2012 by Betty Dodson
This clip with Ralph Nader was very helpful since I've been called out for making a racist joke. The younger generation responds to individual words dealing with racial, feminist or gender slurs. Not...
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