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Vote for Lucy Inman! NC Court of Appeals

Ilinap · October 27, 2014 ·

There's one thing we must not take for granted. Justice. We need people to serve the public who are smart, fair, and experienced. Political races often focus on high profile candidates, though it's no secret that the hyper local races affect us the most profoundly. We need … [Read more...] about Vote for Lucy Inman! NC Court of Appeals

Tags: election, North Carolina, politics, responsibility, vote

Face the Teachers Leaving NC

Ilinap · July 10, 2014 ·

Just google "teachers leaving NC" and await the headlines that stand at attention across your screen. There's a bevy of adjectives to describe what's happening here in North Carolina, what used to be the bastion of Southern progress. Sad. Disgraceful. Baffling. Maddening. … [Read more...] about Face the Teachers Leaving NC

Tags: children, education, election, North Carolina, politics, responsibility, school, values

Moral Monday in NC – Wordless Wednesday

Ilinap · July 10, 2013 ·

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Tags: children, community, election, equality, family, North Carolina, politics, responsibility, values, wordless Wednesday

President Obama. Thank you, America.

Ilinap · November 7, 2012 ·

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

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

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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