Category Archives: Quotable Notables

Quotable: Julian Bond on the Keystone XL pipeline

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Sabina Becker

Yes, pipelines absolutely ARE a civil rights issue. Just ask anyone, native or or not, black or white, whose land is being expropriated by corporate interests without so much as a by-your-leave.

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Quotable: Malcolm X on class

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Sabina Becker

Today is the 48th anniversary of his assassination. Never forget.

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Quotable: Rosa Parks on how to overcome fear

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Sabina Becker

Today marks the 100th anniversary of Rosa’s birth. Happy Birthday, you truly awe-inspiring lady.

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Quotable: Olafur Ragnar Grimsson on banks

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Sabina Becker
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Quotable: Al Sharpton on same-sex marriage

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Sabina Becker
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RIP, Dear Abby. You will be missed!

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Sabina Becker

And here is why: She was smart, compassionate, and superb with witty quips. Pauline Esther Friedman, you were fabulous. Now, you are immortal.

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Quotable: Fred Rogers on helpers

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Sabina Becker
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Quotable: Martin Luther King on “right to work”

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Sabina Becker
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Quotable: Paul Krugman on wages

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Sabina Becker
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Quotable: René Magritte on art

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Sabina Becker

Ceci n’est pas René Magritte. (Sorry, couldn’t resist!)

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