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Veterans Day is Not About Sales

Ilinap · November 12, 2012 ·

I don't have veterans in my family. Neither does Mac Daddy. Neither one of us grew up with military lore or tradition. There is no legacy of service. Bird and Deal only know of the military from books they read and lessons learned on vacations to Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, … [Read more...] about Veterans Day is Not About Sales

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President Obama. Thank you, America.

Ilinap · November 7, 2012 ·

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Tags: America, election, Obama, politics, thankful, values

I’m Voting for Obama: In Pictures

Ilinap · November 5, 2012 ·

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Tags: America, equality, health, politics, values, women

Yes We Can AGAIN, North Carolina!

Ilinap · November 2, 2012 ·

The best part of being in Uganda was not seeing political ads. Seriously, have you seen the one for Judge Newby? My fever for this election did not wane while I was away. I had some great conversations with people in Uganda about our president. Students, hotel workers, and nurses … [Read more...] about Yes We Can AGAIN, North Carolina!

Tags: America, community, election, equality, North Carolina, Obama, politics, responsibility, values

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

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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

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