June 2012
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Why we need student loans and pell grants
candyjean:
Growing up as the daughter of two teen parents I never thought I’d go to college. Without federal student aid I wouldn’t have gone to college and found a career that I love. Not only that, but the thought of me going to college encouraged both of my parents to as well. I am proud to say that my mom, who got her B.S. in 2007, will be my walking partner next year as she receives her...
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Political Pressure
cpluspluspluss:
Obama campaign calls my house asking if I want to volunteer. I said “I’m not sure right now.”
5 minutes later: I registered as a volunteer on Obama’s website.
I guess if I don’t have a job, I should do something, right?
Moral of the story: never ask me to make a quick decision. I can barely make decisions when in line for food.
We’re just glad you landed at...
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“We didn’t raise the Statue of Liberty with its back to the world. We raised it...”
– President Obama, “A Nation of Laws and a Nation of Immigrants”
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irishyoga:
Hey I just met you And this is crazy But here’s a clipboard So register some voters
Watch out Virginia.
Somebody get Carly Rae Jepsen on the phone to record a remix.
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“They are Americans in their hearts, in their minds, in every single way but one:...”
– President Obama, announcing a major step forward today to make our immigration policy more fair, efficient, and just
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“Yes, foreign policy matters, social issues matter. But more than anything else,...”
– President Obama
If you missed the president’s big speech in Cleveland today, you can watch the whole thing here. 