January 2010
Bid to legalize marijuana in California takes key... →
Proponents of an initiative to make California the first state to legalize marijuana have collected about 693,800 signatures, virtually guaranteeing that the measure will appear on a crowded November ballot. “This is a historic first step toward ending cannabis prohibition,” said Richard Lee, the measure’s main backer. Advocates, trailed by television cameras and photographers,...
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“If we are serious about assisting this devastated land we must stop trying to...”
– The Guardian (via curate)
AP: A list of international aid to Haiti as of... →
inothernews:
It’s amazing, the world response in a time of great need.
“Tomorrow’s Toussaints
——by Kalamu ya Salaam
this is Haiti, a state
slaves...”
– Reflections of an Afro-Christian Scholar: Haiti (via curate)
Doctors Without Borders on Tumblr →
staff:
Doctors Without Borders is doing an extraordinary amount in Haiti. Please support their efforts and donate anything you can.
NY TIMES: The "90999" text message on behalf of... →
inothernews:
In the aftermath of the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti on Tuesday, thousands of Americans are sending financial support — through their mobile phones.
Anyone with a mobile phone and an account with a major wireless carrier can text the phrase “Haiti” to the number 90999 and donate $10 to the Red Cross. That amount is charged to the donor’s cellphone bill.
The texted...
The Lambi Fund of Haiti - Support Us →
curate:
Founded jointly in 1994 by Haitians and Americans, the Lambi Fund of Haiti is a unique grassroots organization whose mission is to assist the popular, democratic movement in Haiti. Its goal is to help strengthen civil society in Haiti as a necessary foundation for democracy and development.
The Lambi Fund of Haiti takes its lead from the peasant and women’s organizations with which we...
More Relief for Haiti
annierachel:
squashed:
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance has gotten a targetted relief fund set up.
American Jewish World Service has one here.
And I mentioned United Methodist Committee on Relief’s fund earlier.
For the non-denominational folks, the Red Cross also has helping out. You can donate here here. I’m having trouble with the website—hopefully because of high traffic. I don’t think...
Text HAITI to 90999 to Give $10 to Red Cross →
inothernews:
apsies:
Early this morning a 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit Haiti and details are still coming in. mGive is working with Red Cross and we ask you to help now with an immediate donation made from your mobile phone. Simply text the word HAITI to 90999 to give $10. When prompted, reply with YES to confirm your one-time gift. The $10 donation will appear on your next mobile bill and...
larebelde:
curate:
haiti has been deforested, isolated, and made vulnerable because she was the first black nation to free herself from colonialism’s coil. bless her, her children, her land, her vision. —Bilquis Bulbul
Please join thousands of other Tumblr users in... →
minicies:
staff : Thank you.
Haiti Emergency Relief Fund →
(via curate)
Watchlarebelde:
curate:
Interview with Kim Ives of Haiti Liberté and Haitian American novelist Edwidge Danticat.
SHARIF ABDEL KOUDDOUS: And describe for viewers and listeners what Port-au-Prince is like. This is a city of two million people. Paint a picture of the city and of Haiti.
KIM IVES: Well, a minimum of two million, probably more like three million. I mean, due to US economic policies...
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minicies:
staff : Thank you.
US and Haiti Inextricably Linked →
anthropophagous:
Located just 50 miles east of Cuba and 700 miles southeast of Miami, Haiti has long been within the sphere of influence of the United States. As such, the United States has played a highly influential role in the modern history of Haiti, which continues to this day. Following colonial exploitation of the island for gold, sugar, tobacco and coffee production by successive waves...
Responding to the Haiti Earthquake →
marco:
There aren’t a lot of natural disasters worse than the earthquake that just struck Haiti. The earthquake is such a disaster that the people who are normally in charge of telling you what a disaster it is are mostly dead or missing.
Earlier, I posted a list of charities that are set up to quickly get relief to those who need it. All of these charities are legitimate and regardless...
i'm glad the ask feature is gone
dawnowar:
inothernews:
cijimcb:
now i don’t feel bad about not wanting to be asked questions.
It is?
(This doesn’t count as an ask.)
It’s not. I just enabled it. From ‘messages’ on the sidebar. Only I’m only inviting messages from known people about stuff.
this whole Tumbllll is so funny. It makes me wonder what other people who DON’T have a Tumblr think as they read our...
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“She had already allowed her delectable lover to pluck that flower which, so...”
– Marquis De Sade
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Ughh. .Just when I sent out an e-mail to make...
still unfit for human contact I heave my life into a hefty bag and set it on the curb
William, Happy new year bwana.
Happy new year.
Did you jump well?
Yes, I jumped well and I crossed safely.
Even me, I jumped well and did not fight with one person.
Well done.
Thank you.
I'm in a foul mood today and that gawd damm...
waaaaaaaalt:
(via deltafoxtrot)
Yuck I’m not even gonna acknowledge that chick’s existence anymore (with right now being the exception).
I hear ya.. time to ghost her ;)
