Feminism, activism , N.O.W., ACLU, FMF, reproductive freedom/justice, international and overall world peace, sociology, trying to hurry and finish up my B.A., GLBT rights/equality, women and minority issues, yoga, meditation, evolution, human rights, socially conscious television and music, history/herstory, taking affirmative action if necessary, Equality, Empowerment, bookstores, reading, economic justice, peaceful protesting, volunteering, advocacy, sponsorship, events, conferences, summits, campaigns, democratic politics, civil rights, non-profit organizations, diversity, fighting racism and injustice, India (I sponsor a young girl from there), portraying a positive body image, separation of church and state, environmental protection, community organization, Buddhism, fighting the radical right (you know I had to throw that one in there, ha ha), libertarians, aromatherapy, incense, art, making a positive difference in the world, staying informed....
I'd like to meet:
Gloria Steinam, Ghandi, Betty Friedan, Michael Moore, Susan B. Anthony, The Dali Lama, Jesus, Alice Paul, Kurt Cobain, Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha), Martin Luther King Jr., Jon Stewart and any other feminist and/or activist who has not been afraid to fight against injustice in our country and the rest of the world.
Music:
Mostly Ani Difranco, but I also like Alanis Morissette, Moby, Le Tigre, The White Stripes, Fiona Apple, India.Arie, Sleater-Kinney, Coldplay, Dixie Chicks, Green Day, Melissa Ferrick, Kate Schutt, John Lennon, Dar Williams, Barbara Streisand, U2, and plenty more
Movies:
Well I like to watch documentaries for the most part, but I also like V for Vendetta, Brokeback Mountian, TransAmerica, The Corpse Bride, The Ninth Gate, Anatomy of Hell (its a French film), Sex is Comedy (another French film), Fried Green Tomatoes, Fight Club, Sweeney Todd, The Brave One, Atonement, Sicko, The Color Purple, Thelma and Louise, The Beach, Edward Scissorhands, Practical Magic, Gia, Unconstitutional: The War On Our Civil Liberties, Wal-Mart: The high cost of low price, The Time Machine, North Country, When Harry Met Sally, Iron Jawed Angels, and many, many more...
Television:
the History Channel, the Travel Channel, Lost, anything Margaret Cho
Books:
I love to read, so there are many. "How the Pro-Choice Movement Saved America: Freedom, Politics, and the War on Sex " by Cristina Page, "Training the Mind and Cultivating Loving-Kindness" by Chogyam Trungpa, "Feminist Fairy Tales" by Barbara G. Walker, "The Teachings of the Compassionate Buddha: Early Discourses, The Dhammapada and Later Basic Writings†by E.A. Burtt, “Buddhist Reflection on Everyday Life†by Paramananda, “The Tara Book: Rituals for Protection and Healing from the Female Buddha†by Gehlek Rimpoche w/ Brenda Rosen, “The Heart of Understanding: Commentarie on the Prajnaparamita Heart Sutra†by Thich Nhat Hanh, “Metaphysical Meditations†by Paramahansa Yogananda, “Fundemental Principles of the Metaphysic of Morals†by Immanuel Kant, “Scientific Healing Affirmations†by Paramahansa Yogananda, “The Dali Lama’s Book of Awakeningâ€, “Tong Song: The Chinese Book of Wisdom†by Dr. Charles Windridge, “Tao Te Ching†by Lao Tzu, “1001 Things Everyone Should Know About Women’s History†by Constance Jones, “The Awakening†by Kate Choplin, “Feminism: The Essential Historical Writings†by Miriam Schneir, “The Death on Feminism: What’s Next in the Struggle for Women’s Freedom†by Phyllis Chesler, “Betty Friedan: Her Life†by Judith Hennessee, “Martin Luther King Jr.: I Have A Dream: Writings and Speeches that Changed the World†foreward by Coretta Scott King, “Why I am Not A Christian†by Bertrand Russell, “The Feminine Mystique†by Betty Friedan, “Bitch: In Praise of Difficult Women†by Elizabeth Wurtzel, “Sisterhood is Forever: The Women’s Anthology for a New Millennium†by Robin Morgan, “George W. Bushisms†by Jacob Weisberg, “The W Effect: Bush’s War on Women†by Laura Flanders, “500 Ways to Change the World†by Nick Temple, “India†by Richard Waterstone, “Closing the Leadership Gap: Why Women Can and Must Help Run the World†by Marie Wilson, “Astonish Yourself: 101 Experiments in the Philosophy of Everyday Life†by Roger-Pol Droit, “The War on Choice: The Right-Wing Attack on Women’s Rights and How to Fight Back†by Gloria Feldt, and so many more
Heroes:
Gloria Steinem, Betty Friedan, Alice Paul, Ghandi, the Dalai Lama, Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha), Ani Difranco, Martin Luther King Jr., Susan B. Anthony, and countless other feminists, activists, and progressive people that have made a positive difference in our world.
