By: Gregory Festley Many reasons can, and have, been given to why Herman Cain dropped out of the presidential race. The most obvious, of course, is the recent developments made in the past month and a half or so of all of Cain's sexual improprieties. But I don't believe…
By: Kevin 'Kel' O'Neil - Founder of Wipeout Homophobia on Facebook. Well, people keep sending me their coming out stories, which I love reading and sharing with all of you, they help people to come to terms with who they are. Some are funny and some are traumatic. Lots…
Shared By: Mark F. Weber @ My German Travels Avoid stumbling over German cultural taboos while traveling in Deutschland for business or pleasure. The German people are very gracious when a visitor shakes their cultural norms. To show respect, especially in business, understand Germany’s customs and avoid stepping into…
I am writing this article to expand upon a blog I posted on Open Salon, Taboo Jive and my own website, The Black Feminista earlier this week named The Harsh Realities of Being on Welfare In order to receive TANF benefits in Illinois, which is Temporary Assistance for Needy Families,…
Shared by Tom Hastings @ Hasting on Nonviolence Back in 1977 The New York Times began taking polls of how Americans feel about Congress. Not until this week, with the clearly craven Congressional inability to stand up for the rights and aspirations of average Americans, has the disapproval rating…
By OcJim If you are even partially tuned in, you most likely know something about facts of mal-distribution of income: the rich are getting richer and the middle class and the poor, poorer. You probably also know the right vs. left debate: the rich deserve their wealth and the…
One of the biggest misconceptions in American culture is that welfare recipients are living large at the taxpayer’s expense, receiving thousands of dollars per month while driving Cadillacs and other expensive cars. This myth is so not true and how do I know? Because for the past two months,…
By: Leonard Basquin Caleb Wrigley is a rare talent, genetically inclined towards art. Without any art education surpass high school, Mr. Wrigley has developed his talent through sheer bravado and self-motivation. He takes inspiration from events and people that surround him, which can and is a collage of wildly…
This is a re-post. On Thanksgiving 2011, we can be thankful we still have people of love and good will in our country. Without the noxious contrast of Rush we would appreciate them less. By: OcJim You don’t see Limbaugh’s face real time usually, only as a point of…
By Midnite Writer Tomorrow for just one day, the whole country, our country, will come to a screeching halt to reflect and give thanks. Families will gather together around the table; and if they cannot, they will use one of today’s many convenient electronic means of communication available to…