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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

The Beauty of Uganda

Ilinap · November 1, 2012 ·

There are a few things that strike me as worldly differences between the United States and Uganda. For starters, here at home we are battling an obesity epidemic, with even the youngest among us afflicted with diabetes and heart disease. As you can imagine, in much of Uganda … [Read more...] about The Beauty of Uganda

Tags: children, health, motherhood, responsibility, Shot@Life, travel, values

Children Laugh in the Same Language

Ilinap · October 27, 2012 ·

The thing about being in Uganda, or any developing country for that matter, is to not view the experience through the lens of our own paradigm. As an American who lives a rather charmed life, it would be easy to be horrified at how villagers in Uganda live. It is a shock for sure … [Read more...] about Children Laugh in the Same Language

Tags: children, health, love, motherhood, Shot@Life, values

The Spirit of Generosity and Love at a Ugandan School

Ilinap · October 25, 2012 ·

I'm posting from Uganda today, where the sun has just set. I'm surrounded by a calm that has filled my heart, despite the din of traffic and the bustle of school children. The joy I saw today is unparalled. I had the great fortune of being a guest at the Railway Primary School … [Read more...] about The Spirit of Generosity and Love at a Ugandan School

Tags: children, education, health, responsibility, Shot@Life, travel, 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

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

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