Dear Representative Patrick Kennedy, Thank you..

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Thursday March 11, 2010 · 8:33 AM PST

2010/03/11 · 08:33

Thank you for saying all the things I cannot say. Thank you for being the voice of those who want to end this war.. This diary is going to be short and sweet. Representative Kennedy’s speech says it all.

TennesseeGurl

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Tuesday February 02, 2010 · 9:58 AM PST

2010/02/02 · 09:58

I am a progressive veteran of the US Navy (2000-2004). I loved my service. I loved the fact that I served my country while remaining true to myself. I know I made a difference. I want to say the something about my gay brothers and sisters who served with me on the eve of Secretary Robert Gates’ announcement about DADT.

While my gay brothers and sisters served honorably, they were denied the right to be who they are. I could openly talk about my marriage to my colleagues but my gay shipmates could not. My husband could receive FREE medical treatment from a DOD doctor, my gay shipmates spouses could not. I could attend a military ball with my significant other. My gay shipmates could not bring their significant other without jeopardizing their military careers. I could write-in "spouse" as the beneficiary of my insurance policy without question in case I died but my married gay colleagues could not. I could die and be buried with my spouse and my LGBT buddies could not. One thing that goes under the radar is that because of DADT many of my colleagues who served honorably were denied the benefits and the separation codes I was afforded because of who they are. I am happy that the Obama Administration is making strides but we need to do more.

TennesseeGurl

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Wednesday September 23, 2009 · 9:25 AM PDT

2009/09/23 · 09:25

On June 26, 2009

"Days before a Northeast Philadelphia day camp's membership at a private suburban swim club was rescinded, several of the campers said they had heard racial remarks about themselves at the pool.

Parents and staff members of Creative Steps Inc. day camp are considering legal action against the Valley Club in Huntingdon Valley, said Alethea Wright, the camp's executive director.

...It was their first visit to the club, but the camp had made arrangements for weekly trips on Mondays through Aug. 10."

Philadelphia Inquirer

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Friday April 10, 2009 · 12:51 PM PDT

2009/04/10 · 12:51

I am just absolutely speechless. I have done nothing but cry. I will let the story speak for itself.

TennesseeGurl

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Thursday January 29, 2009 · 11:09 AM PST

2009/01/29 · 11:09

Today, the Army will release a report showing that suicide rates among the Army is its highest in 28 years. It is at all time high among Marines. I had previously posted about this issue in September 2008.
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16 votes Show Results

What will you do?

16 votes Vote Now!

What will you do?

Get the word out that it is ok to seek help.

7 votes

Help a friend in need.

6 votes

Write your Representative about this issue.

3 votes

Repost: Dreams of our Ancestors. Remembering our past and embracing our future.

TennesseeGurl

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Monday November 03, 2008 · 10:54 AM PST

2008/11/03 · 10:54

I wanted to repost this to remind us of the history we are about to make and the millions of Americans who never thought they would see this day.

Original Post:
While we get caught up in the aspects of winning the campaign lets not forget the historical nature of this moment. A moment we live in. Where we can tell our children I was there. Sometimes I imagine how it must have felt to hear Malcolm, Martin, Bobby or John. What it was like to hear FDR's Fireside chats. Imagine living through events like legalized segregation, Brown v. Board of Ed, Loving v Virginia Commonwealth, The Equal Rights Amendment, Title IX, The Civil Rights Act and the March on Washington. Imagine living through the deaths of Malcolm, Martin, Medgar Evers, Bobby K., John K., James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, Michael Schwerner, Emmett Till, Viola Fauver, Samuel Younge, Jonathan Daniels, and many others... Imagine what this moment means to people who lived through that time in history. Some who never thought they would ever see the day...

Here are some of their reactions to this moment in history

TennesseeGurl

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Sunday November 02, 2008 · 6:28 PM PST

2008/11/02 · 18:28

While we get caught up in the aspects of winning the campaign lets not forget the historical nature of this moment. A moment we live in. Where we can tell our children I was there. Sometimes I imagine how it must have felt to hear Malcolm, Martin, Bobby or John. What it was like to hear FDR's Fireside chats. Imagine living through events like legalized segregation, Brown v. Board of Ed, Loving v Virginia Commonwealth, The Equal Rights Amendment, Title IX, The Civil Rights Act and the March on Washington. Imagine living through the deaths of Malcolm, Martin, Medgar Evers, Bobby K., John K., James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, Michael Schwerner, Emmett Till, Viola Fauver, Samuel Younge, Jonathan Daniels, and many others... Imagine what this moment means to people who lived through that time in history. Some who never thought they would ever see the day...

Here are some of their reactions to this moment in history

TennesseeGurl

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Sunday October 12, 2008 · 9:54 AM PDT

2008/10/12 · 09:54

Lately I have been seeing some diaries where canvassers are faced with openly hostile people. I know its scary. Remember its scary for those who realize that Barack Obama may become the next President.

TennesseeGurl

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Wednesday September 10, 2008 · 6:56 AM PDT

2008/09/10 · 06:56

I am reposting this diary because this issue is so important and others (TheWesternSun,Shanay) requested I do so.

From yesterdays diary:

I am not the most articulate person so forgive the grammatical errors. But this story broke my heart. As a vet, the daughter of a vet, wife of a vet, grand daughter and niece of vets from WWII, Korea, Vietnam and Iraqi Freedom I am particularly angered by this finding.

Yesterday per CNN:

The rate of suicides among-active duty soldiers is on pace to surpass both last year's numbers and the rate of suicide in the general U.S. population for the first time since the Vietnam war, according to U.S. Army officials.

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What actions will you take to ensure our veterans have proper healthcare

24 votes Vote Now!

What actions will you take to ensure our veterans have proper healthcare

Vote for Obama

17 votes

Vote for McCain

1 vote

Volunteer at the VA

0 votes

Donate to groups like the DAV, VVA or Iraq abd Afghanistan Vets for America

1 vote

Volunteer, Donate and Vote

5 votes

Nothing

0 votes

National Travesty! According to CNN Army Suicide Rate Almost Matching Nation

TennesseeGurl

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Tuesday September 09, 2008 · 7:17 PM PDT

2008/09/09 · 19:17

Today per CNN:

The rate of suicides among-active duty soldiers is on pace to surpass both last year's numbers and the rate of suicide in the general U.S. population for the first time since the Vietnam war, according to U.S. Army officials.

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59 votes Show Results

What actions will you take to ensure our veterans have proper healthcare

59 votes Vote Now!

What actions will you take to ensure our veterans have proper healthcare

Vote for Obama

39 votes

Vote for McCain

5 votes

Volunteer at the VA

0 votes

Donate to groups like the DAV, VVA or Iraq abd Afghanistan Vets for America

0 votes

Volunteer, Donate and Vote

15 votes

Nothing

0 votes

Updated Election Results from MI-13: Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick declares victory

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Tuesday August 05, 2008 · 8:54 PM PDT

2008/08/05 · 20:54

Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick is in for the political fight of her life. See updating election results below.

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Saturday June 21, 2008 · 9:54 AM PDT

2008/06/21 · 09:54

We may not agree with Obama's FISA decision yesterday but let me tell you voting for Bob Barr, Ralph Nader or even dumber not voting at all like some here are suggesting will do nothing but put John McCain in office.

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Will the FISA issue influence your choice in the upcoming election?

33 votes Vote Now!

Will the FISA issue influence your choice in the upcoming election?

Yes I am now voting for McCain

1 vote

Yes, I am now voting for Bob Barr or Ralph Nader

2 votes

No I am still voting for Obama (Supreme Court, Supreme Court, Supreme Court)

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