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Thursday, March 31, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Photo of the Day: Nancy Pelosi signs Japanese Book of Condolences
Hillary Clinton arrives in London for the Conference on Libya
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Monday, March 28, 2011
Sen. Snowe leads effort to support women's rights in Middle East
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From the Office of Senator Snowe:
“Essential to the success and stability of any government is the equal voice and participation of women,” said Senator Snowe. “The spirit and devotion exemplified by women in North Africa and the Middle East – and the ongoing challenges they continue to face – is both an inspiration to us all and a reminder that discrimination and gender-based violence endures around the world. I honor their commitment to ensuring future generations enjoy the guaranteed equality and basic human rights for which they endeavor to this day and remain steadfast in my commitment to these universal liberties.”
Spotted: Susan Rice meets with UN Security Council on situation in Libya
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Sunday, March 27, 2011
In memoriam: A look back at the life of Geraldine Ferraro
Geraldine Anne Ferraro, the first female Vice Presidential candidate representing a major American political party, passed Saturday after a 12 year battle with multiple myeloma. The fereious women's right supporter first started her career in the House of Representatives, representing New York's 9th Congressional District (Queens) for three 2 year terms from 1978 - 1982.
"We've chosen the path to equality, don't let them turn us around." — Geraldine Ferraro
After the loss of the election, Ferrano ran unsuccessfully for the Senate and then went on to accept an ambassorship to the United Nations Commission to Human Rights. During that time she also wrote to best selling books, Ferraro: My Story and Changing History: Women, Power and Politics.
Until her death, was an avid supporter for women rights and equality in our political arena. She was 75.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Stylish Girl: Check out Sasha Obama's shoes
Photos: Nancy Pelosi meets troops in Afghanistan
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Sarah Palin meets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
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Spotted: Rosalynn Carter, Barbara Bush, and Laura Bush in DC
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Monday, March 21, 2011
Who is Samantha Power? Adviser to the President and Ardent Human Rights Advocate
Samantha Power's name has been floating in the blog-sphere for the past couple of days due to her involvement in advising Pres. Obama about the situation in Libya. However, she has been a key advisor for the President for quite a while.
She might be famously remembered for calling Hillary Clinton, "a monster", but has since been a Special Assistant to the President while running the Office of Multilateral Affairs and Human Rights as well as a member of the National Security Council.
She might be famously remembered for calling Hillary Clinton, "a monster", but has since been a Special Assistant to the President while running the Office of Multilateral Affairs and Human Rights as well as a member of the National Security Council.
According to TED, she had a long resume long before she entered the White House. She is head of Harvard's Carr Center for Human Rights Policy, where she studies US policy as it relates to human rights, genocide and war. Her latest book is about Sergio Vieira de Mello, a UN diplomat who worked with the world's worst dictators to help protect the human rights of their people.
She also spent numerous years as a journalist. From 1993 to 1996 she reported in the former Yugoslavia, and contributed commentary to the New Yorker and Time. A noted author, her latest book is about Sergio Vieira de Mello, a UN diplomat who worked with the world's worst dictators to help protect the human rights of their people. Other books she has written include A Problem from Hell: America and the Age of Genocide.
She also is a staunch advocate for human rights and believes that the United States must return to a human rights-centered foreign policy or risk its prestige and respect in the world community. In the picture to the left, she is shown with actor George Clooney and human rights activist and co-founder of the Enough Project John Prendergast in October, after a meeting with Pres. Obama discussing the duo's trio to Sudan.
Photo of the Day: Chelsea Clinton attends American Ballet Winter Ball
Chelsea Clinton and husband Marc Mezvinsky were spotted attending the 2011 School of American Ballet Winter Ball at the Lincoln Center last week in New York City.
The Winter Ball is a staple in the New York City community - it's a black-tie dinner dance featuring a performance by the School of American Ballet's advanced students. Plus all the proceeds from the Winter Ball go to the ballet training program which provide scholarships to the students, support faculty, maintain studios and offer student programs for enrichment beyond the classroom.
Chelsea's ensemble that night included a black dress showcased with soft petals and a ruffled bottom worn with Christian Louboutin pumps.
I absolutely love this dress on her!
Obama family visits Christ the Redeemer Statue in Rio de Janerio
Are women leading the way in Libya? Hillary Clinton, Susan Rice, Samantha Power are at forefront
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From the New York Times:
The shift in the administration’s position — from strong words against Libya to action — was forced largely by the events beyond its control: the crumbling of the uprising raised the prospect that Colonel Qaddafi would remain in power to kill “many thousands,” as Mr. Obama said at the White House on Friday. The change became possible, though, only after Mrs. Clinton joined Samantha Power, a senior aide at the National Security Council, and Susan Rice, Mr. Obama’s ambassador to the United Nations, who had been pressing the case for military action, according to senior administration officials speaking only on condition of anonymity. Ms. Power is a former journalist and human rights advocate; Ms. Rice was an Africa adviser to President Clinton when the United States failed to intervene to stop the Rwanda genocide, which Mr. Clinton has called his biggest regret.Now, the three women were pushing for American intervention to stop a looming humanitarian catastrophe in Libya.What do you think about this? Are you surprised that women are actually the ones calling for military action when often they are seen as the peacemakers?