http://search.deviantart.com/?q=by:HauntedVisions&section=today deviantART RSS for by:HauntedVisions en-us Copyright 2009, deviantART.com Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:07:58 PST deviantART.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://s.deviantart.com/minish/widgets/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png http://HauntedVisions.deviantart.com/journal/27661285/ http://HauntedVisions.deviantart.com/journal/27661285/ Fri, 09 Oct 2009 01:43:52 PDT I'm leaving deviantART

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]]> ~HauntedVisions http://HauntedVisions.deviantart.com/journal/26969092/ http://HauntedVisions.deviantart.com/journal/26969092/ Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:56:38 PDT I'm overweight and I've been a vegetarian for 9 years as of June of 2009, and I was hurt and extremely disappointed in Peta when I first saw their "Save the Whales" ad.

The ad pictures an overweight woman in her bikini at the beach and under "Save the Whales" the ad reads: "Lose the blubber: Go vegetarian"

They've apologized, but I really don't have it in me to accept because I, like many others, have dealt with bullying, name-calling, and harassment for being overweight for most of our lives. This kind of act, in my opinion, is unforgivable.

(Update)
They pulled the discriminating billboard, but...
I honestly don't care that they've pulled that billboard because it's the fact that they had nerve enough to do that, to post that nonsense in the first place.

And they're changing their ad to ANOTHER "skinny is better" ad? Boy, I can't wait to see this one...

I've always had a problem with Peta posting ads of naked women and exploiting women in many ways, but they went too far when they posted this.

Being an overweight vegetarian, I can honestly say I've lost all respect for Peta because they choose to stereotype vegetarians and vegans and exploit women in yet another way.

Here's Peta's discriminating "Save the Whales" ad: [link]

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]]> ~HauntedVisions http://HauntedVisions.deviantart.com/journal/25227776/ http://HauntedVisions.deviantart.com/journal/25227776/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:38:08 PDT Join me in telling Etsy CEO Maria Thomas to stop selling fur! I just wrote to Etsy and said that there is nothing creative or artsy about tearing the skin and fur off animals. As long as Etsy allows sellers to post fur items, Etsy is supporting the fur industry.

Petition: [link]

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Stop Bullying! Pass the Safe Schools Improvement Act

Since April, we've experienced several tragic suicides of middle-school aged children -- each provoked by anti-LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) bullying and harassment.

These heartbreaking student suicides are a chilling reminder to all of us that we need to stand up and take action to prevent the perpetuation of soul crushing anti-LGBT behavior that is claiming young lives.

Passing the Safe Schools Improvement Act (H.R. 2262) would mark a pivotal turning point in the crucial fight for safer schools. It would establish -- for the first time in our nation's history -- a federal mandate for schools to adopt anti-bullying policies that include the categories of sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. This act would ensure that schools no longer get a "pass" when they turn a blind eye to anti-LGBT behavior, and it would require them to address all forms of bullying.

Take a stand today. Urge your representative to support the Safe Schools Improvement Act today.

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Anti-gay testimony at DC elections board marriage hearing: [link]

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Hi,

I just read about the bill that would allow same-sex couples to marry in New York, and I thought I'd write you. This issue is really important to me, and I'm hoping you'll take a minute to ask your NY state senator to support the bill.

The state Senate is going to vote on it soon, and Governor Paterson has vowed to sign it. But a handful of senators are still sitting on the fence, and yours might be one of them. Even if your state senator supports marriage equality, it is important that they hear from constituents that they are doing the right thing – opponents of marriage equality are trying to convince them otherwise.

Will you tell your state senator to vote YES on marriage equality? Here's a link to an action page with a pre-written message – simply enter your name and address and click "send message," and an email goes to your state senator automatically:

[link]

If you want to make even more of a difference, you can call your state senator at 518-455-2800.

And be sure to send this to everyone else you know in New York.

Thank you so much for your support!

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Did you hear about NH?

Hi,

New Hampshire just became the 6th state with marriage equality! I know, it's great news.

I also heard that right-wing groups are already up in arms over this victory, slamming the courageous leaders in New Hampshire in the hopes that they can intimidate legislators everywhere into opposing marriage equality, especially in New York where a marriage equality vote is expected soon.

I just sent a thank-you note to New Hampshire's leaders, to make sure the right-wing cries of outrage aren't the only voices they hear. I hope you'll join me:

Send a thank you note: --> [link]

Thank you.

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http://HauntedVisions.deviantart.com/journal/22497877/ Sat, 06 Jun 2009 14:56:03 PDT In an historic move, President Obama has officially proclaimed June LGBT Pride Month. According to the official proclamation released by the White House on June 1, President Obama says, "Forty years ago, patrons and supporters of the Stonewall Inn in New York City resisted police harassment that had become all too common for members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community. Out of this resistance, the LGBT rights movement in America was born. During LGBT Pride Month, we commemorate the events of June 1969 and commit to achieving equal justice under law for LGBT Americans."

You can read the rest of the blog here: [link]

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Save Seals by Boycotting Canadian Maple Syrup!

Every year, the Canadian government allows sealers to beat, skin, and kill hundreds of thousands of baby seals for their fur. Did you know that what you put on your pancakes may help stop this?

Yes, you can help end Canada's annual war on seals by boycotting a product that is vital to the country's economy: maple syrup! Learn more about the slaughter by clicking on the link below and pledge to boycott Canadian maple syrup until Canada stops killing seals.

Petition: --> [link]

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Did you know that the military is still discharging soldiers for being openly gay?

One of these soldiers is California's own Lt. Dan Choi, who is also an Arabic linguist. In March, Lt. Choi went on Rachel Maddow's show and spoke honestly about his sexual orientation. As a result, the Army sent him a letter of discharge on April 23. Lt. Choi is now fighting the discharge and fighting the discriminatory "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy.

I just signed a Courage Campaign petition to President Obama -- signed by more than 100,000 people -- urging him to do the right thing by stopping the discharge of Lt. Dan Choi and other LGBT soldiers, and asking President Obama to uphold his promise to repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." The Courage Campaign will deliver this petition to the president -- that's why it is important that as many people as possible speak out right now.

Will you join me in signing and urge your friends to do the same?:

Petition: --> [link]

Thanks!

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Did you know that Benetton will be selling fur this fall and winter, even though animals on fur farms spend their entire lives confined to cramped, filthy wire cages, often with exposed bones, wounds, and eye infections? By selling fur, Benetton supports this violent, bloody industry.

I just wrote to Benetton asking it to drop fur, and you can do the same. Click the link below to send a quick note urging the company to join other top retailers and designers, including Nike, Tommy Hilfiger, Polo Ralph Lauren, and Calvin Klein, that have made the compassionate decision never to sell any fur products.

Petition: --> [link]

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I just watched PETA's new 'McCruelty: I'm Hatin' It' video, which shows how chickens are abused in slaughterhouses that are similar to those that supply McDonald's in the U.S.

Chickens killed by McDonald's suppliers in the U.S. suffer broken limbs and are often dropped into tanks of scalding-hot water while they are still conscious!

Watch the video, if you can, and help stop McDonald's cruelty now.

Click here: --> [link]

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Damaging words:

Click to read: --> Dyke

Click to read: --> Faggot

Click to read: --> Gay

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The army not only murder people, they also murder innocent animals...Another reason why I don't support them: [link]

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If there's an icon that says you... ]]> ~HauntedVisions http://HauntedVisions.deviantart.com/journal/21118718/ http://HauntedVisions.deviantart.com/journal/21118718/ Fri, 09 Jan 2009 22:52:34 PST Weird or funny: Reviews & Bloopers

Please watch and comment.

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Hardcore / Crunk / Metal: [link]

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Join Hayden Panettiere in reaching 1,000,000 signatures on the exclusive Whaleman Foundation petition. The goal is to stop all commercial whaling and lethal scientific research whaling by Japan, Norway, Iceland, and to enforce the current global whaling moratorium. This petition will be taken to the June 2009 meeting of The International Whaling Commission, where the petition will be personally delivered by Hayden. [link]

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"Do you support the right of every American, including LGBT people, to marriage equality? Sign the petition! Click here: [link]"

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