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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

Vice Presidential Debate Playlist

Ilinap · October 11, 2012 ·

  Would I Lie to You by Eurythmics Politics by Korn Liar by Three Dog Night The Policy of Truth by Depeche Mode Lying Eyes by The Eagles Liar by Queen Liar Liar by the Castaways Lie to Me by Jonny Lang Lies by the Thompson Twins I'm Not Calling … [Read more...] about Vice Presidential Debate Playlist

Tags: America, politics

Wake County Voters Guide

Ilinap · October 11, 2012 ·

The election is right around the corner. I really need this election to be over. It's exhausting for everyone. The calling, the writing, the door knocking, the stumping, the debating, the trolling, the tweeting, the hyperventilating. If I feel this bad I can't imagine how the … [Read more...] about Wake County Voters Guide

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

We Live Up to Our Ideals (Chris Matthews) – Wordless Wednesday

Ilinap · September 19, 2012 ·

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Tags: America, politics, values

Barack Obama Through My Lens – Wordless Wednesday

Ilinap · September 12, 2012 ·

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DNC High – 5:00 Fridays TM

Ilinap · September 7, 2012 ·

I just got back from spending the week at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC. I have been in such an electrifying bubble that I am still high on all the brain power, girl power, education power, and mom power I cozied up to. Instead of a liquid cocktail this … [Read more...] about DNC High – 5:00 Fridays TM

Tags: 5:00 Fridays, America, happy hour, politics

Romney’s Birther Cracks Are Offensive

Ilinap · August 28, 2012 ·

Think Romney's birther comments aren't offensive? I beg to differ. Check it out over at The Broad Side. … [Read more...] about Romney’s Birther Cracks Are Offensive

Tags: America, community, equality, politics

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