Month: October 2008

  • Voter suppression has already begun

    This morning’s headlines on Democracy Now! included reports of people having problems at the polls during the early voting process that has already begun in many states. Two weeks out from Election Day and we’re already hearing this – what does this bode for November 4? The DN! reports include claims from voters in West…

  • ACTION ALERT: Supreme Court rejects Troy Davis’ appeal; urgent action needed to save Troy’s life

    UPDATE: Check below for info on the Oct 23 rally in NYC. After granting Troy Anthony Davis a stay of execution on September 23 in order to decide whether or not to consider his case, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected his appeal last Tuesday. Georgia has scheduled Davis’ execution for 7pm on October 27, 2008…

  • Liveblogging tonight’s debate!

    I’ll be liveblogging the final presidential debate tonight with a great bunch of folks including fellow Feministe blogger Holly, Maegan la Mala of Mamita Mala and Vivir Latino, Nezua of The Unapologetic Mexican, Jose Vilson, Kai of Zuky, and possibly (hopefully!) Sylvia of Problem Chylde. Should be a good conversation to accompany your debate watching…

  • Ill Doctrine Exclusive: McCain’s Latest Attack Ad

    Jay Smooth has posted an exclusive leak of McCain’s latest attack ad over at Ill Doctrine. Check it out: Too funny, except in that sad “rings of truth” way…