Apr 30
MsBoyer commented on One Hundred Percent Men.
The 14th Dalai Lama has said (in more than one interview) that the next incarnation may not be male and may not be born in Tibet. Most likely an "official" Dalai Lama will be selected by the Chinese government, and another will be found by the Tibetan search committee and identified as the real 15th incarnation. (Controversy will ensue.) The strategies that the 14th uses to make an ancient and mystical tradition cohere with modern society and social progress shows a lot of thought and creativity. IMHO, natch.
Apr 12
MsBoyer commented on Organic Food Company Eden Foods Calls Birth Control "Immoral and Unnatural" and Sues to Avoid Covering It.
You, too, can let Eden foods know what you think about this policy. Consider letting them know why you disagree, if you do, and whether you'll still be buying their products in the future. (I always think respectful disagreement is more effective than name calling, but of course everyone will have her own take on that.)
Here's the address: info@edenfoods.com
Here's the address: info@edenfoods.com
Mar 12
MsBoyer commented on Bees Getting Ready.
Dandelion makes nice pollen, too. And Camellias. Both in bloom over here on Vashon and the bees are coming in with the bright yellow stuff.
Feb 19
MsBoyer commented on A Theory of White Native Americans.
It's true that many white Americans claim Native ancestry -- possibly an attempt to dilute or mitigate white guilt.
Yet many actual descendants of Native Americans don't know the details of their own family or ancestral culture -- because of anti-Native racism, their ancestors passed or disappeared into white culture. To lose one's familial and cultural history happens to many target groups, on account of ethnicity, class, religion, etc. Much loss, silence, and grief accumulates around those missing pieces of our history.
If someone claims Native ancestry but is not clear on the details, that can be a signal that their family members were silent about that part of their history. I don't know the story about the well-known folks mentioned here, but it's respectful to assume that people are telling the truth about their family history as far as they know it.
In American culture, few of us know the details of our family's stories. Much has been lost, concealed, given up. Our ancestors did what they had to do to survive; that's why we are here.
Yet many actual descendants of Native Americans don't know the details of their own family or ancestral culture -- because of anti-Native racism, their ancestors passed or disappeared into white culture. To lose one's familial and cultural history happens to many target groups, on account of ethnicity, class, religion, etc. Much loss, silence, and grief accumulates around those missing pieces of our history.
If someone claims Native ancestry but is not clear on the details, that can be a signal that their family members were silent about that part of their history. I don't know the story about the well-known folks mentioned here, but it's respectful to assume that people are telling the truth about their family history as far as they know it.
In American culture, few of us know the details of our family's stories. Much has been lost, concealed, given up. Our ancestors did what they had to do to survive; that's why we are here.
Feb 8
MsBoyer commented on Grand Jury Refusers: Five Months and Counting, Plus Solitary Since December.
Brendan, can you ask "their attorneys, Kim Gordon and Jenn Kaplan" what would be most helpful for supporters to do to get these political prisoners out of solitary? Writing to them directly, to director of the prison, federal prosecutor, judge?
Jan 22
MsBoyer commented on Report: Pacific NW Coal Terminals Are US's Biggest Threat in Climate Change Battle.
The existing public ports are not able or willing to accept coal -- too much volume, not very profitable compared to other types of freight, liability issues, etc -- so the proposed shipping facilities are private, profit-making ventures. Construction of the Bellingham/Cherry Point facility would involve filling hundreds of acres of wetlands, among other impacts.
Jan 10
MsBoyer commented on 2013 Oscar Nominations: Let Us Discuss.
Her name is Quvenzhané Wallis. I don't know how to pronounce it, but I'm tired of hearing a best actress nominee being referred to as "that little girl" -- KUOW reviewer did the same thing yesterday.
Jan 9
MsBoyer commented on Confirmed: Seattle Weekly Sold.
Righto; Seattle has a daily newspaper, but lacks an effective one. The Seattle Times has been sadly diminished since it lost its main competitor, and the publisher's decision to use the paper as a vehicle for the McKenna campaign makes it impossible to take seriously as journalism. It's tragic to wreck a once-great daily paper, but that happened. Come to think of it, the Weekly was a good paper too, in 1982.
Jan 9
MsBoyer commented on Confirmed: Seattle Weekly Sold.
I don't think the characterization of "Sound Publishing's other papers, which are light on coverage and serve overwhelmingly as advertisement vessels," is accurate.
Our local paper on Vashon (the Beachcomber) is a solid source of local news, much more than an advertising vehicle. The fine editor says Sound Publishing supports her in doing real reporting, as long as the paper makes a profit. The Beachcomber is a far better paper than the Seattle Weekly has been in recent years.
This sale could lead to the Weekly getting better, giving the Stranger some competition. That would be a good thing, since Seattle no longer has an effective daily paper. No guarantee, natch: Sound Publishing has a lot of papers and some of then are thin, but with a good editor it could go the other way.
Our local paper on Vashon (the Beachcomber) is a solid source of local news, much more than an advertising vehicle. The fine editor says Sound Publishing supports her in doing real reporting, as long as the paper makes a profit. The Beachcomber is a far better paper than the Seattle Weekly has been in recent years.
This sale could lead to the Weekly getting better, giving the Stranger some competition. That would be a good thing, since Seattle no longer has an effective daily paper. No guarantee, natch: Sound Publishing has a lot of papers and some of then are thin, but with a good editor it could go the other way.
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