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Racism Still A Factor in This Election

Ilinap · October 25, 2012 ·

  I know many people don't give a shit about facts. There are plenty of Romney supporters who will vote against their own best interests. If you are a woman supporting the Dirty Rotten Scoundrel, you are one of them. It has to be said. There are plenty of people who … [Read more...] about Racism Still A Factor in This Election

Tags: America, Obama, politics, values

Cecile Richards Has Our Back – Wordless Wednesday

Ilinap · October 24, 2012 ·

The picture is blurry, but our goals are clear. Protect women's health, rights, privacy, safety, and dignity. … [Read more...] about Cecile Richards Has Our Back – Wordless Wednesday

Tags: America, election, health, Obama, politics, responsibility, values, women

Romney’s MA Claims Are Grossly Exaggerated

Ilinap · October 22, 2012 ·

  The Salt Lake Tribune endorsed President Barack Obama. I bet you had to do a double take, right? A citizen from Massachusetts has weighed in, and the comments have been making the rounds. In case you have not seen this, I'm reposting the comment here. I urge you to … [Read more...] about Romney’s MA Claims Are Grossly Exaggerated

Tags: America, community, election, Obama, politics, responsibility, values

My Own Shot@Life Takes Me to Uganda

Ilinap · October 18, 2012 ·

That's my friend Dallas singing a lullaby in Lingala in Kinshasa, Bas Congo. A new mom who adopted a baby from DR Congo had been looking for a lullaby in Lingala and found Dallas' video. Now that mom is learning this song to sing to her baby girl. The Internet is powerful when … [Read more...] about My Own Shot@Life Takes Me to Uganda

Tags: children, health, love, motherhood, poverty, responsibility, Shot@Life, vaccines, values

All I Want in the World

Ilinap · October 16, 2012 ·

  I've said it before. I'm woefully idealistic. To a fault. Sometimes it's debilitating. All I want in the world is more of this. … [Read more...] about All I Want in the World

Tags: community, love, responsibility, thankful, values

Rock the Night for Obama with GASP

Ilinap · October 15, 2012 ·

Four years ago a group of girlfriends put their heads, hearts, and rolodexes together to get the gears in motion to elect Barack Obama to the White House. They were wildly successful (and perhaps mildly wild too). These women dubbed themselves GASP (Girlfriends Appalled By Sarah … [Read more...] about Rock the Night for Obama with GASP

Tags: America, community, election, North Carolina, Obama, politics

Booted Up – 5:00 Fridays TM

Ilinap · October 12, 2012 ·

Fall is officially here. I don't use the calendar to determine the season. I don't look to the moons or Al Roker. I use foot wear. I transitioned from sandals to boots over the last few days. I have an affinity for knee socks so the natural pairing with boots makes me … [Read more...] about Booted Up – 5:00 Fridays TM

Tags: 5:00 Fridays, cocktail, fun, happy hour, party, shoes, weather

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