This song fits Gov. Sanford so well: “you keep on tellin’ me ‘baby I love ya,’ but MARRIAGE just ain’t your game You tell me I can have anything I want but whhhyy can’t I have your name? LYIN’ BACKSLIDIN’ callin’ each other brother with your hand in his pocket hypocrisy! yeah“ –Millie Jackson, singing … Continue reading “Ode To Governor Mark Sanford”
So, the Minuteman Movement has gone completely insane, and they are now crossing over into murder and theft to meet their political goals of a Southwest free of Hispanics. ter·ror·ism n. The unlawful use or threatened use of force or violence by a person or an organized group against people or property with the intention of … Continue reading “News Media Decides Life of Fly More Important Than Slain Latinos”
Last Thursday, on the eve of Juneteenth, the celebration of the end of slavery, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution apologizing for slavery and the “Jim Crow” laws that oppressed ex-slaves and their descendants for roughly a century. The resolution (full text), which also has a cowardly disclaimer at the bottom stating the apology can’t … Continue reading “Senate, In Capitol Built By Slaves, Passes Resolution Apologizing For Slavery”
Instead of PAYING THE RENT to the rightful landowners, the White American government stole all the Indians’ land, and now that we control everything, we deny adequate health care on reservations and let them suffer and die. According to this AP story, the U.S. spends more on health care for FELONS in federal prison alone … Continue reading “Native Americans Denied Health Care By Grossly Underfunded IHS”
The New York City Council heard testimony today regarding the Proposed Res. No. 1783-A, a resolution urging Congress to pass the Community Choice Act. My partner Alejandra testified, and told my story. For the full text of her testimony, go here: NYC Council Hearing: June 17, 2009
The Ninth “Nick’s Crusade” Video Blog Ninth “Nick’s Crusade” Video Blog: Too Many Setbacks To Count (June 15, 2009) from Alejandra Ospina on Vimeo. Too Many Setbacks To Count Videographer: Alejandra Ospina Writer/Director/Editor: Nick Dupree Music by The Eagles Footage of The Count from this YouTube video Finished video made with Corel VideoStudio by Nick Dupree … Continue reading “Ninth “Nick’s Crusade” Video Blog: Too Many Setbacks To Count”
Eighth “Nick’s Crusade” Video Blog from Alejandra Ospina on Vimeo. No, You CAN Mount A Humidifier On A Wheelchair. Have humidifier, will travel. Featuring photos with my mom from our 1999 visit to NYC (I was 17) and cameos from the O RLY and YA RLY owls!
Please help spread the “Fighting For The Community Choice Act” music video/photo mashup I made. of ADAPT protests for housing and the Community Choice Act. I’m trying for a creative way to get the word out about the CCA. Fighting For The Community Choice Act from Alejandra Ospina on Vimeo. This, the Seventh Nick’s … Continue reading ““Fighting For The Community Choice Act” music video/photo mashup!!”