Birmingham Blues

There’s a lot of hot air around the blogosphere right now, and plenty of vitriol aimed at Melissa McEwan at Shakespeare’s Sister.  She announced her resignation from the Edwards campaign — with dignity and grace, IMHO — and the poison in the related comment thread was just horrific.  Some of the personal contacts she received included physical threats, which definitely influenced her decision.  I’d do the same if I found myself in her position.

So, how can those of us who appreciate Melissa and her blog help in a concrete way?  She was job-hunting for some time before she accepted the position with the Edwards campaign, and she’s now without income again.  While I expect that someone with good sense will see the quality of her writing and snap her up ASAP, she still has bills to pay in the meantime.  If you’re so inclined, click over and make a donation (right-hand column, PayPal or Amazon).  Any amount, large or small, makes a difference.

Thanks!

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