Archive for May, 2010

Gay Rights And Civil Rights

My hubby sent me this tonight. Thanks to him. I wanted to share. I never forget that there was a time when women were second class citizens and that people stood up for change so I could have a better life. I will always work to pay the same privileges forward for others. From RaceWire.org: Terry [...]

One more step…

From Upstate Pride News: This is a historic day for Upstate South Carolina, especially for all of you who have helped to make this year's Pride March and Festival a reality.  Mayor White has* issued a proclamation that June 19th 2010 be LGBT Pride Day! We are truly "Bringing Community Together"!  Mayor White will give [...]

150 Ways

I ran across this list on BetterTogether.com. It's a list of 150 things you can do to build "social capital." It's not tough stuff…often it's simply about being nice and encouraging of others and being informed, etc…you know, the kinda stuff we should all be doing anyway. Suggesstions range from register to vote and vote, to [...]

Y’all SHOW UP!

Join us for the second annual "Show Up For Spartanburg!" The grassroots community pep rally is a great chance to get out and celebrate community! This year Citizen Spartanburg is partnering with Jam in the Park and the Spartanburg Community Indicators Project. If you've never been to Jam in the Park–you should go!! (Even if you can't [...]

Everybody Hates Obama

Okay SC. The marketing blitz has begun. The candidates have spoken. They hate Obama. Why? Because they think you are so stupid that you need to hear that. My favorite…."I'm not a politician…I'm a prosecutor…" But in the same breath…let me tell you why I hate Barack Obama. LOL. Yadda, yadda, yadda. Barack Obama evil. Me? [...]

What’s Scary…

Is that we live in a country with people that believe that Billy Graham would actually say incredibly stupid stuff like this: 'Heavenly Father, we come before you today to ask your forgiveness and to seek your direction and guidance. We know Your Word says, 'Woe to those who call evil good,' but that is exactly [...]

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