It’s not easy to talk about the real issues in education. I feel like the public needs to be eased into this conversation. Because I’ve talked with parents at community events, and if you try telling them, well, there are these community organizations who are actually fronts for corporate interests, and they are…

LOOK AT THOSE EYELASHES THOUGH

I’m a lawyer and would never wear something so unflattering to court!

I love this old white lady lipstick.

i wouldn’t say i’m surprised. jenner’s got $$$ and the one thing the republican party stands for before all else is rich people’s right to keep as much of their money as possible, while still benefiting from government services paid for by the taxes of the underclass.

MAC tends to have colors that compliment a wider range of skin tones, and are usually very flattering to people of color. I don’t think this will be falling into that category. It reminds me of the free lipstick I’d get with my Clinique gift tote that I’d immediately throw in the garbage. But good on her for donating.

Obama changed my engagement with politics, and I think that he has done an amazing job during an incredibly trying time in this country. Do I wish that circumstances had aligned to offer him the chance to do more - yes. Am I still thankful every day that he is our President - oh HELL YES. I will miss him terribly when…

I am so going to be weeping when they move out of the White House. I’m so not ready. I love this family! I love this president! I cannot hope to see his like again.

I feel like that & he’s not even my President!

Great points. We have done those things and yes, many of us (myself included) attend BLM meetings and events. This wasn’t my original idea in commenting, but i think your comments and this thread may benefit others wanting to help and maybe ways to go about that. Thanks for engaging!

Right. I think it just takes trial and error, working with specific conditions to build community and meaningful support networks across racial and ethnic lines that (as you said) are not very clearly drawn to begin with.

I agree wholeheartedly with what you’re saying. This is much discussed in our community—BLM absolutely has no obligation to work with anyone and we understand the importance of prioritizing their movement. I guess the question is, how can we help? How can we show solidarity and how BLM also can mean Spanish speaking…

My ringtone. I am so happy everytime my phone rings, it goes to voice mail.

Oh, I definitely agree. I do think it’s a great moment for the long-term work of BLM, and an essential step forward.

This is how things get done in government. By people talking about them. That’s how the whole system works.

This is where that Albright quote applies, if you ask me. A woman like Taylor, who is making quite a point lately of speaking up about both feminism and her industry, should see an intersection here. And should really want to say “let me use my admittedly powerful voice to get this some attention” - to support another…

A better question is, “You just found out your true love has been fucking a goat every three months. Are they still your true love?”

He really deserves to be nominated for an Emmy.

Titus Andromedon (what I’m going to name my next cat), the real star of the show! I can’t wait either!! Although I can’t imagine topping Peeno Noir.