Politically Divided

President Obama answered questions from the Republican caucus earlier this week and somehow I missed it. I’m not entirely sure why, but I actually didn’t even know it was going to be happening. Regardless, Daily Intel has a two minute recap of some of Obama’s most memorable quotes. I also want to add one quote [...]

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We must lead

“I know that there are those who disagree with the overwhelming scientific evidence on climate change.  But here’s the thing — even if you doubt the evidence, providing incentives for energy-efficiency and clean energy are the right thing to do for our future -– because the nation that leads the clean energy economy will be [...]

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Late Night Ramblings

I’ve mostly kept my distance from the health care debate. This is mostly because I am so focused on the climate change debate that I didn’t have enough time to really delve as deeply as I’d like into what is happening, what is being voted on, and how it will effect me and my family. [...]

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“I’m determined to be the last”

Not many people will let me ramble on about politics, but my dad always has an ear for me. Whether or not we agree is never the issue, he challenges me in  a way that strengthens my points of view and inspires me to think deeper. I am a bit lost here without my sounding [...]

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[Act Green] Plans move forward for White House farmers market

The following was originally posted on LCV’s staff and member blog, Act Green. Last month, we reported that President Barack Obama had hinted at opening a White House farmers market to bring more local food to the DC area. “It gives D.C. more access to good, fresh food, but it also is this enormous potential revenue-maker [...]

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Internship Summary: Week of Aug. 24

As part of my requirements for getting internship credit for my time at LCV, I will write weekly summaries of my doings in DC to submit to my advisor. Kelly Jacobsen League of Conservation Voters Internship Summary Week of August 24 This past week at LCV was all about planning ahead for the next three [...]

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From Act Green: Obama hints at opening White House farmers market

The following was originally posted on LCV’s staff and member blog, Act Green. Shortly after the Obama family moved into the White House, First Lady Michelle broke ground on the South Lawn and planted a garden with a group of elementary school students to stress the importance of eating fresh, organic foods. Now, the President and [...]

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The Advocate Slams Obama

I simply cannot remain mum about The Advocate’s latest cover. The tag line says “He was our greatest hope, but he has yet to deliver.” I should preface this all by saying that I am 100 percent for full gay rights. I have watched as 50 percent of straight marriages in America fail and I [...]

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Mixing and Mingling

Barack Obama may be taking a lot of grief for his “mom jeans”, but Michelle Obama never disappoints. I like the mix of colors she wears here and the bow is very flattering. On a side note about Barack’s outfits, I cant help but feel a little bad for him. First, he got constant slack during [...]

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“Aloha Obama”

As I am prone to do on the weekends, I laid in bed for far too long today but then decided to wander down to Eastern Market for a few items. Today was only my second time eating at the hot dog stand in the south hall, but I am oddly obsessed with it. The [...]

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