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kb91 pointed out something very cool in a comment to the last entry:
http://www.nationalpopularvote.com/

That's brilliant. And it seems to be working. Wow. Must find a way to support that.

In other news, campaign insiders have now admitted that Palin thought Africa was a country, didn't know who signed NAFTA (hint: they're the countries in North America), threw tantrums, refused interview prep, etc etc...^* Wow. Now they tell us. Sounds like they're afraid she'll take over the party.

^*Watch here. (Warning: Fox News) It's hilarious.

Unbelievable that Ted Stevens, convicted of failing to report over a quarter mil in "gifts" from an oil company, is not only in a virtual dead heat with his opponent, but actually is maintaining a slight lead. What is up with Alaska?

Anyway...

A few people on my flist have mentioned feminism in recent months, in less than positive terms. My oldest sister is a strong believer in feminism, and told me in no uncertain terms that I better be, too. (Luckily, I am.)

Feminism doesn't have to be man-hating, bra-burning, stuck-up, raving... whatever.

As I was taught it, and as I think it is and should be, feminism is simply this: support for gender equality. Support for women's rights. For equal pay and equal treatment. Against objectification. Against sexism.

It's a pretty broad umbrella, and as is always the case with such things, it's the loudest voices that are most heard. But that doesn't mean that they're truly representative.

It can be taken too far, but... anyone can be a feminist. I'm proud to say I am.

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Yeah, another US political post. Gonna try to keep it short. Just wanted to pass on a link or two...

Change.Gov!

President-Elect's website has info on his policies and agendas, news reports and blog postings, calls for feedback on the issues (in at least three separate webforms - "Of the people, By the people," "Share your story," and "Share your vision."), an application page for those who want jobs in the new administration, biographies of the major players, and more.

Besides that, there's a transitional website which has an organizational chart (pdf) of the government with... get this... THE CONSTITUTION as the top tier. It also lists the office of the Vice President as firmly within the Executive Branch. Imagine that!

ETA: Another link! stellar_dust made a post about the election and American values and how things have changed and hope that we're on a course to mend that... It's very well stated, and I agree wholeheartedly with the vast majority of it. If that isn't enough for you, it even tells you how you can get a free sticker! (If you're in the U.S.) Check it out. :)