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Saving Abercrombie & Fitch in 5 Easy Steps.

by on May 16, 2013

 Dear Mike Jeffries, I’d like to help you fix this mess that you made. Not because I like you or your brand—both of which are, if you ask me, pretty lame—but because it’s a fun and easy puzzle. And because the thousands of people who work for you don’t deserve to lose their jobs just [...]

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Many Moments of Kindness follow Solitary Acts of Aggression.

by on Apr 15, 2013

“So when you spot violence, or bigotry, or intolerance or fear or just garden-variety misogyny, hatred or ignorance, just look it in the eye and think, ‘The good outnumber you, and we always will.’” ~ Patton Oswalt Photos, stories of simple beautiful kindness remind us of what it is to be American, and human. The [...]

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“Love: Patton Oswalt’s perspective on when evil strikes.”

by on Apr 15, 2013

Waylon Lewis: Super sad. I was on that street taking effing instagrams a month ago. Let this be a reminder that, whomever the perpetrator, deliberately targeting innocents for rape, murder, harm of any kind is the worst crimes. Yes, that includes US. ~ ed. Video of what Patton mentions below, important updates: Pray for Boston. [...]

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i heart new york & other half truths. ~ Stacey Ramsower

by on Mar 15, 2013

This piece is poetry therefore we did not change the original formatting. i’ve been asking myself a lot of questions lately…namely, “where the hell am i?” not just physically, but emotionally, spiritually (all the same thing if you ask me, but you haven’t so i’ll save that for another blog). i’ve wound up on many [...]

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The Face of Bigotry. ~ Amy Taylor

by on Feb 19, 2013

Source: godhatesprotesters.wordpress.com via Robin on Pinterest I want to believe that I am capable of being close to someone who sees the world differently than I do. After all, isn’t that the mark of an evolved human being? That you can see beyond the differences to the innate, human similarities? The story about the Indiana [...]

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I’m Sad: A Healthy Part of a Balanced Life.

by on Dec 16, 2012

In light of it all, not just this recent tragedy, all of it…. I’m sad that we are so divided. I’m sad that we are so rich, yet so poor. I’m sad that we don’t have healthcare for all. I’m sad that we kill the innocent. I’m sad that we are so greedy. I’m sad [...]

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What’s elephant’s story?

by on Dec 7, 2012

Q: “How did Waylon get started with elephant journal?” The speedy nutshell version. The below question was asked in a recent apprentice meeting. As I don’t like to “lose” words that don’t serve to connect us with our readers, I thought to share it with you. Below is the (mercifully) short version of the genesis [...]

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Boys Don’t Cry.

by on Dec 3, 2012

But boys don’t cry, we all know that.

And if they do, we muffle their tears and wipe them swiftly with discontentment, riddle them with psychotropic drugs and shame them with unbridled fury, shifty-eyed disappointment and all-out abandonment.

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What motivated Oskar Schindler? Simple.

by on Sep 30, 2012

What calms Bigotry? Education. Understanding. Friendship. Love. In the below quotes by and about Oskar Schindler, I’m reminded of President Obama’s recent conversion to full support of gay marriage rights, and Biden’s comment about accessible, ordinary gay characters being featured on TV as fundamental to the nationwide shift. “Long a proponent of civil unions, Mr. [...]

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Why I Love America. {#muslimrage}

by on Sep 25, 2012

Our Bill of Rights: Freedom of Speech. “I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.” When I was a child, in public school, Casey Junior High I think, I remember learning that if the Nazis wanted to march up and down Main Street, we’d not [...]

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Travel as Integral on The Yogic Path

by on Sep 15, 2012

I can admit that my favorite things to do in life can be summed up in what I call “The 3 T’s”- Teaching. Training. Traveling. These activities have created the most joy in my life, especially when done with my husband and partner in crime, Dr. Michael Bittner and have also kept me on and [...]

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10 Recent “Green” Reasons Modern Republicans Suck.

by on Sep 14, 2012

photo: Gage Skidmore I consider myself an Eisenhower Republican. Which is to say, in today’s terminology, a far-left extremist Democrat. ~ ed. I respect many of the Republican’s traditional values: non-intervention in foreign wars, small government, personal freedoms. But from the Patriot Act through WMDs and “Corporations are People, my friend”—the only evolution acknowledged in [...]

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3 Reasons Anti-Gay Rights Bigoted Elected Officials are “Mindf*cking obscenely hypocritical.” {NSFW}

by on Sep 7, 2012

This pro civil rights letter via Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe is awesome, and eloquent, in a NSFW language kind of way. ~ ed. Baltimore Ravens linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo is awesome has spoken out in favor of a Maryland ballot initiative that would legalize gay marriage. Yahoo has published a letter that Maryland state delegate [...]

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Boycott Bigotry? Boycott Norris.

by on Aug 14, 2012

Liberal Hollywood? Just saw this move preview the other day: only it was a version that highlighted the inclusion of Chuck Norrrrisssssss! I’m excited for a day & age when sexist religion-using bigots won’t be welcome in Hollywood. Bonus: Here’s my kind of hero, with a philosophy to match. Awesome bonus:  

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The best minute of Jon Stewart I’ve seen in a long time.

by on Aug 3, 2012

Bonus: 7 Reasons we Might Want to Stop Talking about Chick-fil-A. Bonus: Huckabee, Palin, Bachmann…it’s a Fast Food Bigotry wrap-up. “Gay Marriage is Happening.” Finally, a form of social protest Americans can get behind: eating fast food. {Jon Stewart, on Chick-fil-A} Highlarious: The Daily Show with Jon StewartGet More: Daily Show Full Episodes,Political Humor & [...]

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Huckabee, Palin, Bachmann & 100s of 1000s come out in support of Bigotry.

by on Aug 1, 2012

Update: “How to enjoy a Chick-fil-a Sandwich without supporting their anti-gay agenda.” Update, via Reddit: “homosexuality has been observed in chickens. Here’s a petition asking Chick-fil-A to stop serving them.” And, via Reddit: Chick-Fil-A has donated more than $1,100,000 to anti-gay hate groups through its “charitable” arm, The Winshape Foundation. And, Chick-Fil-A Donated Nearly $2 [...]

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The fact is, I’m gay, always have been, always will be, & I couldn’t be any more happy, comfortable with myself, & proud.

by on Jul 2, 2012

Anderson Cooper Comes Out, & Eloquently Explains Why Now. Read it here, via equally eloquent Andrew Sullivan on the Daily Beast: Anderson Cooper: “The Fact Is, I’m Gay.” While few of his fans are surprised—he’s been more or less openly gay for years—his eloquence, above, has made this a powerful and touching moment. ~ Depar-two. [...]

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The Corporate Death March. ~ Darrin Drda

by on Apr 12, 2012

An old man tells his grandson about the fight between two wolves—one generous, gentle, and kind, and the other greedy, violent, and angry—that rages within his own heart. Nervously, the boy asks, “Which one will win?” to which the elder replies: “The one I feed.”

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What We Are Not. {Video}

by on Mar 12, 2012

#occupyLove
Get it straight, and let’s stop the inequality. It is time we focus on what the real issue is with homosexuality: bigotry.
It does exist. It cannot be cured.
And the “God” of your choosing wouldn’t condemn us for loving someone of the same sex.

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We’re Americans.

by on Mar 11, 2012

Photo(bomb) of the Day. Traditionally, we do not fear other, here. We are other. Traditional, we do not cling to tradition, or bigotry…we embrace change and melting pot community. Traditionally, we are open and noble in our values and aspirations, and though full of faults and mistakes and hypocrisies, we rise to the occasion that [...]

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Far Right Santorum-loving Homeschooled Sisters make Bigotry Look Wholesome Cute.

by on Mar 8, 2012

Far Right Bigoted Ignorance has never looked so Hipster Wholesome Cute. Bonus: Why I’m lovin’ Santorum’s candidacy. ~ “We’ve got a Man who Understands that God Gave the Bill of Rights.” And James Madison wept. “…a pair of homeschooled sisters from Tulsa, who proudly profess to never having watched cable or purchased a magazine…” “Game On – [...]

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The Social Media Sūtras.

by on Feb 17, 2012

We grow as people, and as a society through the collective musings shared and shared again, compounding our imaginative and philosophical reach beyond the scope of human consciousness. Through this we are presented with a profound opportunity to create a more open world, wherein happiness and peace are the new norm.

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Love isn’t a political position.

by on Feb 15, 2012

“There are people who’ve said I’m being brave for being openly supportive of gay marriage, gay adoption… …with all due respect, I humbly dissent. I’m not being brave, I’m being a decent human being.” ~ Anne Hathaway And, it might follow, homophobia isn’t a political position. It’s bigotry. ~ Via Reddit, god bless ‘em. ~ [...]

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Be Grateful for Newt Gingrich? ~ Monique Ruffin

by on Feb 1, 2012

The question is, “Are we ready to look within ourselves for our inner Gingrich? Do we have the courage to acknowledge our own ideas of elitism and our desire to exclude those we see as different or less-than? Have we ever lied to or cheated on those closest to us for personal gain?”

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Our LGBT Children.

by on Jan 25, 2012

This pillar of strength is needed now more than ever because with each day that we sit in silence— for each day that we are not reminding our children that it gets better, that there is meaningful life beyond the abuse—we lose another soul.

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Our weekly editor’s letter…featuring a guest!

by on Jan 13, 2012

Want more? Subscribe to our free, weekly Best of the Week newsletter. elephant’s Best of the Week: 5 Thoughts You’ll Have at the Time of Death, Handstand Technique Video, Fight Bigotry—Eat Girl Scout Cookies… I Believe in elephant. A guest editorial. We have seven billion people on this planet, but the world gets smaller every single [...]

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Fight Bigotry: Eat Girl Scout Cookies!

by on Jan 12, 2012

It is now official GS policy that any child presenting as a girl is welcome. They also have a longstanding tradition of accepting lesbian scout leaders and scouts. They are also fully accepting of all religions (and atheists) and while the Girl Scout Law & Promise include the word “God,” there are alternative versions that are totally accepted.
And YET….
…ONE ex-Girl Scout seems to have her pretty pink knickers in a twist.

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Do you believe the Bible is literally true?

by on Jan 6, 2012

The Chaser strikes again. Takeaway: the Bible needs asterisks, so you can tell what’s old mythology and what should still be enforced. After all, killing adulterers is right by killing homosexuals. For West Wing’s (far more eloquent, less funny) take on this, click here. ed’s note: to be clear, I attended Sunday School and everyone [...]

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Flirting with Bigotry.

by on Jan 6, 2012

Hatred vs. Humor? No contest: Fred Phelps and his crew at the Westboro Baptist Church are strictly anti-gay. So, how does one of their men react when Australian ‘reporter’ Charles Firth cracks onto him? More The Chaser’s (making fun of New Agers, this time).

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So much for “support the troops,” hey?

by on Sep 22, 2011

Florida GOP Debate Audience Boos Gay Soldier serving in Iraq. A Party of Prejudice, Bigotry, Hate?! Used to be Republicans wanted Uncle Sam to keep his business out of our private lives. Third-cringe worthy moment in last few debates. “Open service is a special privilege!” Huge applause. I would say any type of sexual activity [...]

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“The only valid argument against same-sex marriage.”

by on Sep 17, 2011

“I’m glad you like a book.” Honesty is the best policy in arguments for bigotry…and in this case it’s not very good, it’s dumb. Patton Oswalt – The Best Argument Against Gay Marriage by frucci Via What: This Is Funny, You Should Listen To It of the Day: In this short clip from his upcoming [...]

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Rick Santorum: I don’t hear arguments about Gay Marriage! Student argues back.

by on Aug 31, 2011

Time out, Time out, Time out, Time out… How dare they brand me “Bigot!” So now I’m a bigot, because I believe what the Bible teaches?! Well, yes and no. The Bible teaches a lot of things…you’re the one choosing to use the Bible to back up your bigotry. Also, he offers the ridiculous (because [...]

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Someone forgot to tell Congressman Ron Paul what he could & couldn’t think & say.

by on Jul 18, 2011

My kind of Republican: non-intervention, get government interference out of our lives (including incompetent TSA & anti-gay rights bigotry)…freedom. Republicans agree with Ron Paul, overall. Liberals agree with Ron Paul, overall. “I don’t believe for a minute the TSA makes us safer and they consume a lot of money. It’s a false illusion that if [...]

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Louis C.K, on Gay Marriage.

by on Jun 26, 2011

Aw, people are gay! Dammit! In continued celebration of this week’s good news for Civil Rights for All, here’s Louis CK pointing out the absurdity of bigotry toward gays. Video version of the above image, plus more: More:

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Home Depot declines to “remain neutral in the culture war.”

by on Jun 9, 2011

“Those who are caught in this trap of homosexuality are in the clasp of Satan”: For months, the American Family Association has been running a boycott against Home Depot because the company “has chosen to sponsor and participate in numerous gay pride parades and festivals.” Today, the AFA’s Executive Vice President, Buddy Smith, traveled to [...]

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“These Fag Haters have contributed $50K to the Gay Men’s Health Crisis!”

by on May 21, 2011

Comedian Lisa Lampanelli 1, Westboro Baptist Church 0. Bigotry gets $50K stuffed up its rear by Comedian Lisa Lampanelli. This is how to counterprotest against ignorance. With wit, humor, and frankness. Via Daily What: Counterprotest of the Day: Comedy’s Lovable Queen of Mean Lisa Lampanelli made good on her promise to donate $1,000 to the [...]

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