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A teenager provides moments of grace during his mother's long struggle with cancer.

 

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]]>Bar Mitzvahbat mitzvahbreast cancercancercancer survivorcancer survivorscancer survivorshipchildlesschildrenIsraeljewjewishjewsjudaismlung cancermothermotherhoodovarian cancersonDonna TrussellSun, 13 Mar 2011 13:30:00 ESTOpen Letter to My High School Class. Especially Paula.http://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/08/open-letter-to-my-high-school-class-especially-paula/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/08/open-letter-to-my-high-school-class-especially-paula/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/08/open-letter-to-my-high-school-class-especially-paula/#commentsFiled under:


High school was not a happy time for me, and I don't blame people for disliking who I was. But 40 years have passed, and I'm not the same person. I like my life now.

 

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]]>baby boomerbaby boomerscancereducationfacebookfree range kidsgrandmotherhigh schoolhigh school reunionmiddle-agedRumiDonna TrussellTue, 08 Mar 2011 17:01:00 ESTWisconsin Protesters: Can You Spare Some Solidarity?http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/27/wisconsin-protesters-can-you-spare-some-solidarity/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/27/wisconsin-protesters-can-you-spare-some-solidarity/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/27/wisconsin-protesters-can-you-spare-some-solidarity/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


If unions want public support, they've got to support the public by broadening their horizons and championing the cause of all workers, not just their members.

 

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]]>benefitsCOBRAcollective bargainingcollective bargaining rightsdemonstrationdemonstrationsegyptegypt protestshealth insuranceHealth insurance premiumsmadisonmadison wisconsinorganized laborpension fundspensionsPublic employee pensionspublic employee unionspublic employeesunemploymentunemployment rateunemployment ratesunionunionswisconsinwisconsin protestsDonna TrussellSun, 27 Feb 2011 23:05:00 ESTMiddle East Erupts: Orchestra Seat to the Revolutionhttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/24/middle-east-erupts-orchestra-seat-to-the-revolution/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/24/middle-east-erupts-orchestra-seat-to-the-revolution/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/24/middle-east-erupts-orchestra-seat-to-the-revolution/#commentsFiled under: , ,


My heart breaks to see brave Libyans fall because of a corrupt leader. But I'm also gladdened to see such heroism and sacrifice. I suspect it's in our DNA, because you can find evidence in history, no matter how far back you go.

 

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]]>al arabiyaal jazeeraal-arabiyaal-jazeeraanderson cooperApril 6 movementbahrainbahrain protestsbloggerbloggerscitizen journalismegyptegypt protestsfacebookfeminismfern hollandInternetIraniran electionIran election protestsiran protestsjournalismkate puzeylara loganlara logan assaultlibyalibya demonstrationslibya protestslibya unrestmiddle eastmiddle east protestsnaziNazi Germanynedaneda agha soltanneda protestNedaAghaSoltanprotesterprotestersresistancerevolutionRichard Engelsocial mediaSophie SchollTunisiatunisia proteststwitterwhite roseWhite Rose Movementworld wide webyoutubeDonna TrussellThu, 24 Feb 2011 22:20:00 ESTScott Brown: Could Erin's Law ('Get Away, Tell Today') Have Helped?http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/17/scott-brown-could-erins-law-get-away-tell-today-have-help/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/17/scott-brown-could-erins-law-get-away-tell-today-have-help/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/17/scott-brown-could-erins-law-get-away-tell-today-have-help/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Erin Merryn, who was sexually abused as a child, wants to prevent more kids from becoming victims. She recently convinced Illinois to require schools to teach kids about sex abuse and how to spot it.

 

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]]>60 MinutesAgainst All OddsAutobiographyChild AbuseErin MerrynErins LawIncestMemoirMolestationRapeScott BrownScott Brown MassachusettsSenator Scott Brown Of MassachusettsSexual AbuseSexual Abuse And KidsSexual Abuse Of ChildrenSexual AssaultSexual Assault Of MinorsDonna TrussellThu, 17 Feb 2011 22:42:00 ESTValentine's Day: Love 2.0http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/14/valentines-day-love-2-0/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/14/valentines-day-love-2-0/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/14/valentines-day-love-2-0/#commentsFiled under:


Love and marriage go together like . . . neurons and biochemicals? Sure, that's partly true, but on Valentine's Day 2011, let's reflect on some less tangible, but no less real, truths about romance.

 

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]]>alternativeflash mobflash mobsFlashMobFlashMobslovemarriagemarriedromanceromanticromantic lovest. valentines dayvalentinevalentines dayweddingweddingsDonna TrussellMon, 14 Feb 2011 11:18:00 ESTJudging Mark Kelly: Gabrielle Giffords Would Want Him to Fly the Shuttlehttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/06/judging-mark-kelly-gabrielle-giffords-would-want-him-to-fly-the/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/06/judging-mark-kelly-gabrielle-giffords-would-want-him-to-fly-the/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/06/judging-mark-kelly-gabrielle-giffords-would-want-him-to-fly-the/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


Some critics are saying that Mark Kelly's decision to go ahead with his April shuttle flight is selfish, he's ego-driven, he cares more about his career than he does his wife. They should think again.

 

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]]>astronautbob woodruffbrain injuryGabrielle Giffordsgabrielle giffords shootinghead injurymark kellymark kelly endeavourMark Kelly space shuttlemark+kelly+first+wifemarkkellyfirstwifeNASArecoveryrehabRehabilitationspacespace explorationspace programspace shuttlespace shuttle endeavourtucson shootingtucson shootingsDonna TrussellSun, 06 Feb 2011 22:00:00 ESTMobs and Democracy: The Facebook-Twitter-YouTube Revolutionhttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/01/mobs-and-democracy-the-facebook-twitter-youtube-revolution/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/01/mobs-and-democracy-the-facebook-twitter-youtube-revolution/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/01/mobs-and-democracy-the-facebook-twitter-youtube-revolution/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,


Twitter, Facebook and YouTube can supply the tools for change, but it's real, live humans with red blood to spill who must supply the courage.

 

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]]>bejingchinademocracyegyptegypt demonstrationsegypt protestsegyptianegyptian governmentegyptian protestsfacebookIraniraqnedaneda agha soltanneda protestneda soltanNedaAghaSoltanNedaSoltanprotestprotestersprotestsrevolutionsocial mediasocial networksocial networkingsocial-networkingSocialNetworkingtank mantiananmen squareTunisiatunisia proteststwitterWikileaksyou tubeyoutubeDonna TrussellTue, 01 Feb 2011 00:30:00 ESTRep. Gabrielle Giffords, the State of the Union, and the Empty Chairhttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/01/27/rep-gabrielle-giffords-and-the-empty-chair/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/01/27/rep-gabrielle-giffords-and-the-empty-chair/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/01/27/rep-gabrielle-giffords-and-the-empty-chair/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,


The congresswoman's husband says his wife will recover from her wounds stronger that ever. But as all survivors of trauma learn, the only certainty is that she'll emerge as a different person, changed forever by what she's been through.

 

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]]>arizonacancerGabrielle Giffordsgabrielle giffords shootinggriefgrievingmark kellyovarianovarian cancerrecoveryRehabilitationrep gabrielle giffordsreynolds priceState of the UnionState of the Union speechTucsontucson arizTucson Arizonatucson shootingtucson shootingstucson tragedyDonna TrussellThu, 27 Jan 2011 22:10:00 ESTPeace Corps Turns 50 Amid Charges of Rape, Murder and Cover-Uphttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/01/17/peace-corps-turns-50-amid-charges-of-rape-murder-and-cover-up/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/01/17/peace-corps-turns-50-amid-charges-of-rape-murder-and-cover-up/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/01/17/peace-corps-turns-50-amid-charges-of-rape-murder-and-cover-up/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


In the history of the Peace Corps, 23 volunteers have been murdered. The latest is Kate Puzey, killed in Benin, West Africa, in March 2009.

 

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]]>2020abcafricadeborah gardnerkate puzeymurderpeace corpsPeace Corps Volunteersrapesargent shriversexual assaultviolence against womenDonna TrussellMon, 17 Jan 2011 23:00:00 ESTChristina Taylor Green, September 11, 2001 - January 8, 2011http://politicsdaily.com/2011/01/09/christina-taylor-greene-september-11-2001-january-8-2011/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/01/09/christina-taylor-greene-september-11-2001-january-8-2011/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/01/09/christina-taylor-greene-september-11-2001-january-8-2011/#commentsFiled under: ,


To her family, the nine-year-old victim of Saturday's shooting spree in Tucson was "vibrant," "excited about life," and the "best daughter in the world."

 

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]]>arizonachristina taylor greenchristina taylor greeneGabrielle Giffordsgabrielle giffords shootingshootingTucsonTucson Arizonatucson shootingDonna TrussellSun, 09 Jan 2011 10:22:00 ESTThe 14th Amendment: It's What's for Dinnerhttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/01/05/the-14th-amendment-its-whats-for-dinner/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/01/05/the-14th-amendment-its-whats-for-dinner/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/01/05/the-14th-amendment-its-whats-for-dinner/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


Historic U.S. citizenship guarantees are on the menu Wednesday when Arizona lawmakers propose to end the birthright citizenship of children of illegal immigrants.

 

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]]>14th Amendmentantonin scaliacitizencitizenshipcitizenship clauseconstitutionconstitutional amendmentsConstitutional lawconstitutional rightsillegal aliensillegal immigrantsillegal immigrationSB 1070sb1070undocumentedundocumented workersDonna TrussellWed, 05 Jan 2011 09:00:00 ESTImagine iPeace: The Beatles and Kids in a YouTube Worldhttp://politicsdaily.com/2010/12/24/imagine-ipeace-the-beatles-and-kids-in-a-youtube-world/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/12/24/imagine-ipeace-the-beatles-and-kids-in-a-youtube-world/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/12/24/imagine-ipeace-the-beatles-and-kids-in-a-youtube-world/#commentsFiled under: ,


It gave me a bit of hope to travel the world. In a year of grim political and economic news, I could take a break by way of a kimono-draped Japanese woman playing the ukulele and singing "I Will."

 

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]]>2010balibeatlesBeatles catalogBeatles musicbeatles on itunesbeatlesitunesbest 2010coversCoverSongsflash mobflash mobsFlashMobFlashMobsgeorge harrisonindonesiaJapanjohn lennonjust imaginemikapeacesongsvideovideosyou tubeyoutubeYouTube videoyoutube videosyoutube.comDonna TrussellFri, 24 Dec 2010 18:00:00 ESTDeath at SeaWorld: Where Is Tilikum, the Whale Who Killed His Trainer?http://politicsdaily.com/2010/12/20/death-at-seaworld-where-is-tilikum-the-whale-who-killed-his-tr/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/12/20/death-at-seaworld-where-is-tilikum-the-whale-who-killed-his-tr/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/12/20/death-at-seaworld-where-is-tilikum-the-whale-who-killed-his-tr/#commentsFiled under:


SeaWorld has announced that in 2011, a new program will replace Tilikum's show, "Believe." As for Tilikum, he lives.

 

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]]>animal crueltyanimal planetanimal rightsattackautopsyDawn Brancheaukiller whalekiller whalesorcaorca whaleorcasorlandosea worldSea World trainershamushamu attackShamuAttackTilikumvideowhalewhale watchingwhalesDonna TrussellMon, 20 Dec 2010 07:45:00 ESTJohn Boehner Cries and Atlas Shrugshttp://politicsdaily.com/2010/12/16/john-boehner-cries-and-atlas-shrugs/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/12/16/john-boehner-cries-and-atlas-shrugs/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/12/16/john-boehner-cries-and-atlas-shrugs/#commentsFiled under: ,


Public criers are nothing new. So I take Boehner's tears at face value: There are good reasons to be upset these days; let's hope he does something about them.

 

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]]>american dreamcatherine oharacryingJames Stewartjimmy stewartJohn BoehnermensctvTammy Fayetammy faye bakkerTammy Faye Messnerunemployedunemploymentunemployment rateDonna TrussellThu, 16 Dec 2010 07:57:00 ESTElizabeth Edwards: Topic No. 1 for a Coupla Sick Chicks Sitting Around Talkinghttp://politicsdaily.com/2010/12/13/elizabeth-edwards-topic-no-1-for-a-coupla-sick-chicks-sitting/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/12/13/elizabeth-edwards-topic-no-1-for-a-coupla-sick-chicks-sitting/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/12/13/elizabeth-edwards-topic-no-1-for-a-coupla-sick-chicks-sitting/#commentsFiled under: ,


Two cancer survivors take a few minutes in a Kansas coffee shop to reflect on the death of Elizabeth Edwards and how the disease changes everything -- especially time.

 

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]]>breast cancercancerElizabeth Edwardselizabeth edwards cancerhealthlung cancerovarianovarian cancerDonna TrussellMon, 13 Dec 2010 15:00:00 ESTRemembering the Women at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941http://politicsdaily.com/2010/12/07/remembering-the-women-at-pearl-harbor-on-december-7-1941/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/12/07/remembering-the-women-at-pearl-harbor-on-december-7-1941/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/12/07/remembering-the-women-at-pearl-harbor-on-december-7-1941/#commentsFiled under:


On this day each year, Americans remember the attack on Pearl Harbor and the wounds inflicted on our nation. Nearly lost to history are the women who endured the attack, and their role. It's time we correct that.

 

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]]>femalefemale combatfemaleshonolulupearl harborpearl harbor daypearl harbor memorial daywomenwomen in combatDonna TrussellTue, 07 Dec 2010 14:14:00 ESTCartoon Character Facebook Meme: I'm Bambi. Or Not.http://politicsdaily.com/2010/12/05/cartoon-character-facebook-meme-im-bambi-or-not/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/12/05/cartoon-character-facebook-meme-im-bambi-or-not/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/12/05/cartoon-character-facebook-meme-im-bambi-or-not/#commentsFiled under: ,


The Internet may be a great place to give vent to peoples' mean streaks, but Facebook is another story.

 

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]]>cartooncartoon characterscartoonsfacebookfacebook friendingfacebook friendsFacebook gamesfacebook memeFacebookGamesfriendsmemememesMy Dinner with Andresocial mediasocial networksocial networkingsocial-networkingSocialNetworkingWallace ShawnDonna TrussellSun, 05 Dec 2010 16:02:00 ESTWomen Who Kill . . . or Rather, Women Who Don'thttp://politicsdaily.com/2010/12/01/women-who-kill-or-rather-women-who-dont/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/12/01/women-who-kill-or-rather-women-who-dont/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/12/01/women-who-kill-or-rather-women-who-dont/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


Stereotypes always start with a kernel of truth. The problems come when a stereotype -- a good femme fatale, for example -- gets grafted onto innocent women because we like a good story.

 

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]]>amanda know murder trialAmanda Knoxamanda knox appealamanda knox trialAndrea Yatesbetty broderickChinatowncrimediane downsfatal attractionfemme fatalefemme fatalesfilm noirGene Tierneyhomicideinfanticideitalyjenni-lyn watsonlaurie bembenekLawrencia BembenekMeredith Kerchermeredith kercher murdermurderperugiaperugia italyplay misty for meroman polanskiRun Bambi Runsmall sacrificesSusan SmithDonna TrussellWed, 01 Dec 2010 12:00:00 ESTA Thanksgiving Reflection: Deprived, Neglected, Untutored, I Had a Blast.http://politicsdaily.com/2010/11/25/a-thanksgiving-reflection-deprived-neglected-untutored-but-i/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/11/25/a-thanksgiving-reflection-deprived-neglected-untutored-but-i/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/11/25/a-thanksgiving-reflection-deprived-neglected-untutored-but-i/#commentsFiled under:


Some prefer a free-range bird on this holiday. I like to recall my free-range days as a child, when we had much less than today, but so much more in ways that won't likely ever return.

 

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]]>1950sbaby boomerbaby boomerschildhoodfree range kidshelicopter parentslifestyleoverprotectionsmall townsmall townssuburbsuburbansuburbsthankfulthanksgivingDonna TrussellThu, 25 Nov 2010 22:13:00 EST