Category Archives: politics

In 2012, women’s emotions, birth control remain controversial

Apparently, women’s emotions may not be in the “best interest” of combat missions, according to Rick Santorum. Politico has a transcript of what Santorum responded to when CNN’s John King asked him how he feels about women on the front … (New Black Woman breaks it down)

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House GOP memo: abortion is “leading cause of death” in black community

I wish I was kidding, but I’m not. H/T to Mother Jones for making this type of propaganda known to the public. A memo on Monday was circulated by Republican members on the House judiciary committee on Monday before Arizona Republican Rep. … (New Black Woman breaks it down)

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Pete Hoekstra airs racist campaign ad

This ish is bananas, y’all. Michigan U.S. Senate candidate Pete Hoesktra is in hot water for perpetuating racist Asian stereotypes from a campaign ad that ran during last night’s Super Bowl. For those who don’t want to watch the ad, here’s a … (New Black Woman breaks it down)

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Things white activists say to activists of color

This is probably one of my favorite installment of shit/things  [insert group of people] say to [insert another group of people] videos. Every white, cis, feminist, anarchist, anti-capitalism activist needs to watch this video as I’m sure they’ve on occasion made these … (New Black Woman breaks it down)

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Jan Brewer: “I felt a bit threatened” by Obama

  Unless you live under a rock, you’ve probably seen this photo. It’s of Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer and President Barack Obama, who appears to be taking a verbal lashing from the governor. Brewer, according to CNN, said the president … (New Black Woman breaks it down)

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