Category Archives: Op-Ed

Why I support marriage equality when I don’t really believe in marriage.

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Kivi Neimi JD

I never wanted to walk down the aisle in a white dress. I never fantasized about what my wedding would look like or where my honeymoon would be. Perhaps I wasn’t a “normal” teenaged girl, or maybe because I am … Continue reading →

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Whitney Houston, Rest in Peace

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Kivi Neimi JD

I was truly saddened to hear of the death of Whitney Houston last night. Not because I consider myself a fan, I wasn’t, but because yet another gifted artist was unable to slay her dragons. Whitney had an amazing voice … Continue reading →

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Prop 8: Not Quite There Yet

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Jimmy Bramlett

On Nov. 4, 2008, Americans held their heads up high knowing they elected the first black president. But also on that day 7,001,084 Californians voted to strip gay Californians of the right to marry, including 50.1% in Los Angeles County. … Continue reading →

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Chicken Politics

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Elise Thompson

I know, Chick-Fil-A lovers, it’s a bitter pill to swallow. Chick-Fil-A is finally opening up around town, meaning no more tedious drives into Torrance. And now this. According to Equality Matters, Chick Fil-A funds anti-gay agendas. You already put up with them … Continue reading →

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What I am thankful for:

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Afropix

  My mom (an angel in heaven), my family, my family history, my cats, mother ocean and my photography! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the … Continue reading →

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Op-Ed: Texas Executes so Many People it Can’t Afford to Buy them a Burger

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Elise Thompson

Texas is all over the news this week. First, the state prisons stopped serving lunch on weekends, saying, “If they don’t like the menu they shouldn’t come here.” Maybe I’m a bleeding heart liberal, but I don’t think those people … Continue reading →

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That Ol’ Devil (Diet) Grape Soda

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Donna Lethal

It tormented me. I grew up drinking grape soda (Welch’s) and I love it. I also like Moxie but hey, I’m from New England. But now my teeth are all root-canaled and I exercise every day so no sugar sodas … Continue reading →

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Mugged by the High Price of Coffee

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Tawny Tubetop

The exciting new Kenya from Giakanja Factory flourishes with floral and honey on the nose with just a hint of cocoa, succeeding into the cup with a bright clean citrus, green apple acidity and creamy mouthfeel. Flavors of ruby red … Continue reading →

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Tawny’s Tirades #01 – Give Me Back My Seasons!!!

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Tawny Tubetop

Okay, I’m numbering these because I know there are a lot more to come. Tawny may be a laid-back Southern California girl, but everybody reaches their limit sometimes. And sometimes, “sometimes” can be just about every day, depending on how … Continue reading →

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