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Ten powerful words in 2013
December 17, 2013From "drought" to "gap" to "Madiba" to "affluenza": a year of powerful voices and mixed messages.
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My top 10 for 2013: political, personal and fun
December 17, 2013A couple of weddings, a few marches, sangria and football in snow: looking forward to new adventures in 2014.
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One year after Newtown and I am still angry
December 13, 2013One year ago we all were stunned by the horrific event at a little elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut.
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Remembering Mandela’s visit to Washington
December 12, 2013Mandela was greeted by a standing ovation. Members of the Congressional Black Caucus erupted in cheers to welcome this great freedom fighter.
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A handshake that shook the world
December 11, 2013In the spirit of Nelson Mandela, President Obama stopped and shook the hand of Cuban President Raul Castro at the memorial to Mandela in South Africa.
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