I posted this on my Mom’s facebook page because I thought it might help her understand why her daughter is….um…outspoken! lol http://vimeo.com/2032854 “Millennials are the largest generation in American history. Born between 1978 and 2000, WE are 95 million strong, compared to the 78 million Baby Boomers. WE are politically, socially, and philosophically independent, and are [...]
This Christmas is hard for everyone…. http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/story/2011-11-30/post-office-operation-santa-needy-kids/51510266/1
I have personally been fighting to be heard by my country since September 11, 2001 when our home was attacked. Instead of joining hands in support we began pointing fingers at one another. I refuse to believe our nation will remain as divided as it has been in the past decade. It is time to [...]
The Montgomery County Commission unanimously voted to keep Occupy Dayton from camping – I stayed to talk with Commissioner Foley to tell him how disappointed I was (as a Democrat) that he didn’t speak out in support of the movement. Dayton has really missed an opportunity to create real change in our country.
I know – you are busy but this is an example of why you may feel like you are running on a hamster wheel! Please take a few minutes to read this information. Meet ALEC http://www.lwv.org/blog/meet-alec “An American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) member is defying Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules limiting the sale of rat [...]
Students are not going to let Ohio fracking occur without dissent! Watch this Mic Check and be inspired to speak out against the dismantling of our environment. http://www.wearepowershift.org/node/3186 “Over the last year, gas industries across Ohio haven’t just been targeting land owners and communities: they’ve also been sneaking onto our campuses and hosting panels, info [...]
Did you know? Student Loan Debt will reach $1 trillion soon. “We are the future of our nation…no more cuts to education” Keep up with what is happening on campus with occupiers on the Facebook page. I am also posting OWSU’s press release from October. https://www.facebook.com/raidersoccupy
The Occupy movement has clearly challenged government officials nationwide. The embarrassment that it has caused has stirred up a disturbing sentiment from local officials. http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/dayton-news/regulations-aimed-at-occupy-dayton-rankle-aclu-1294684.html
The right to remain silent By Jolene Pohl I am not a law student or a lawyer but I am a citizen of the United States with a nifty pocket book Constitution from the ACLU. According to that book, the First Amendment protects my right to say what I want in the form of press, [...]
Suffragette City: The history of Dayton’s League of Women Voters By Jolene Pohl Some have said they were “a little un-ladylike” and there were riots in the streets of Washington, D.C. because of them. Despite the uproar, the purple and gold flags waved high with the women who called themselves suffragists. Imagine stepping up to [...]
High Fructose Corn Syrup By Megan Garrison The FDA recently rejected a bid to officially change the name of high [...]
Walker was Victorious in Wisconsin Because His Reforms Worked By David H. Landon The folks at MSNBC had a bad [...]
It Takes More than a Tweet By Rana Odeh The victory of Republican Governor Scott Walker over Milwaukee Democrat Mayor [...]
What are the Consequences of Recall Election in Wisconsin? Last Tuesday, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) prevailed in an unusual [...]
Obama’s Support of Same Sex Marriage Will Cost Him Swing States By David H. Landon By Election Day, the President’s [...]
President Obama Announces Support of Same-Sex Marriage Most pundits believe that this Presidential election will be decided on the issue [...]
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