Ashlies Blog

 Today I'm going to be talking about the REM beauty campaign and the political implications I think it carries relating to both Wicked movies. This caught my attention mainly because I loved the Wicked movie, and its message. I also really appreciate the REM beauty campaign and what Ariana chooses to stand by when advertising her campaign and didn't sell out to make it easier for herself. Not only are all the products cruelty-free and not tested on animals, they make sure all third parties selling the product follow the same code of conduct. The product itself is vegan as well.  Arina Grande advertising liquid eyeshadow.  Although I have not seen Wicked For Good, the second movie. I loved the first movie with themes pertaining to privilege, oppression and structures of authority, especially pertaining to female relationships. This is reflected in the casting of the characters themselves; Alpheba being cast as Cynthia Erivoa, an African American woman, and Glinda being cas...

  Portland Oregon protesters put into chokeholds by federal agents January 25th at 8:54PM two protesters were apprehended at the back gate of Portland Oregon US immigration and customs enforcement. Seemingly completely peaceful according to local protesters and myself catching this on camera. Exclusive interview with the individuals apprehended read as follows. “i was sitting down right there [gestures to the back gate grass patch] and they ran out while my back was turned, and they grabbed me, put me in a chokehold, dragged me up onto the sidewalk, and then he said [referring to the ice agent who grabbed her.] ‘no not this one' and let me go” -Leilani Payne a pro Palestine activist. This is speculated because she (Leilani Payne) went global last year after being pepper sprayed as a completely peaceful protester on video, not even 5 inches from her face at only 19 years old. An unnamed protester who was detained also shared her story. Standing at barely 5’4 and in pigtails this is ...