Queer Love Party Party!

NYC Pride Parade Today!!!
And just a couple of days ago, New York State legalized gay marriage!
I don't need the state to legalize me. NO HUMAN IS ILLEGAL!
But civil rights are always a good thing, so I consider gay marriage a win!
Today I shall wear my sparkly pink dress with pride and march in that parade like the queer-as-hell punk that I am. It's about the community. Getting together in a place where we aren't marginalized. Where we can celebrate who we are and what we love. And we do it in style.
And I will love every minute of it.

Knit. Purl. Revolt.

Protest at the Trenton State House!

I'm reposting the information about this rally from the Facebook group.
Governor Christie of New Jersey thinks he can take away NJ workers right o collective bargaining? Who does he think he is, the governor of Wisconsin?? Well, workers put up one hell of a fight in Wisconsin, and we're not going down without a fight in New Jersey! Be there and show your support for workers across NJ and the country! Solidarity forever!

THIS IS ROUND 3! ON THIS DATE, THE ASSEMBLY WILL HOLD A HEARING AND WILL CALL A VOTE! Legislators will spend some time caucusing with their caucus in private; state-wide media will be present. YOU MUST BE HERE TO STOP THIS FAST-TRACKED LEGISLATION!


STAND UP FOR WHAT'S RIGHT! COME OUT WITH YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY MEMBERS, AND CO-WORKERS IN ORDER TO CONVINCE THE LEGISLATURE THAT WE MATTER!

...Parking details are being finalized. Shuttle busses will depart from the Rear Lot (Outfield) of the Trenton Thunder Stadium (1 Thunder Road; Trenton, NJ 08611).

Beginning at 10:00 AM, join the demonstrations, picketing, speeches, and street activity outside of State House.

* Union leaders from around the country will join the demonstration.

* Bring noisemakers to let the legislators know that you are there.

12:30 - ?: Events of the day will dictate how long we’ll continue our demonstrations outside the State House. NOTE: THIS RALLY IS PREDICTED TO BE LONGER THAN THE 6/17 RALLY! Remember, the proposed pension and health benefit legislation will have a devastating effect on every current, retired, and future public employee in New Jersey. A FEW HOURS OF YOUR TIME IS WELL WORTH GIVING TO SAVE YOUR FUTURE!

* Bring a chair, some water, and prepare to spend the day with your union brothers and sisters.

Knit. Purl. Revolt.

Happy May Day!

May Day: A day to remember the anarchist Haymarket martyrs, and to continue the international fight for workers' rights.
This May Day I celebrated workers' solidarity at a local rally organized by Unidad Latina En Accion. The mission: fight for workers' and immigrants' rights.

Demands included:
Just and Humane Immigration Reform
Labor Rights for All Workers
Jobs For All Regardless of Race, Gender, or Religion
A Local ID Card for Anyone Who Wants One

So let May Day 2011 be remembered as the day that workers and immigrants stood together, as we are one in the same.

Also, in honor of May Day, I knitted a Happy May Day Headband!

Knit. Purl. Revolt.

Community Garden in Red Bank??

http://redbank.patch.com/articles/appeals-for-community-garden-in-red-bank-continue

I'm a big fan of community gardens.
Community members growing their own local produce, talking, making friends, and cultivating beautiful gardens...what's not to love?
And Red Bank is a place near to my heart. I've spent a lot of time there and have quite a few friends who live in the area.
What are your thoughts on community gardens?
A good use of space? A place that is sure to be neglected?
Weigh in, I'm curious!

Knit. Purl. Revolt.