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Thought of the Night: Anxiety

09/22/2015 Nativegrl77

Today I am proud to say that I officially beat my anxiety and I am going to share my secret. You can throw away all of those books and tune out all of those motivational videos because trust me, they will never work. You can’t beat anxiety by simply repeating a phrase or doing any steps. Don’t get so caught up in man made philosophies because men are flawed. Its like the blind leading the blind and could only fix the exterior of the issue.

As I read empowerment novels and watched motivational videos it only encouraged me to get back up. If you know anxiety like I do then you would know that without a solid foundation it will knock you right back down. I found my foundation in God. As I studied the bible and gained an understand of his word he showed me who I am. Now that I…

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President Obama Speaks at the Congressional Black Caucus

09/22/2015 Nativegrl77

“All of those women who came before us and risked everything for life, and liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” —President Barack Obama, Sept. 18, 2015. (Official White House Photo)

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Apache betrayed

09/22/2015 Nativegrl77

The US government is about to handover a beautiful stretch of national forest held sacred by the local Apache tribe — to a giant foreign mining company. Tribal leaders are doing all they can to stop this terrible mining project and if we join their call now we can help save this sacred land. Sign and spread the word:

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Social Security Disability Insurance

09/22/2015 Nativegrl77

Weekly Address: A Comprehensive, Long-Term Deal with Iran

The President explains the deal announced last week that will prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

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Social Security Disability Insurance: A Lifeline for Millions of American Workers and Their Families

The White House released a report explaining how the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program works, who it helps, and its importance for millions of American working families.

See what newspapers across the country had to say about the historic nuclear deal with Iran.

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Save Social Security …. a Petition

09/22/2015 Nativegrl77

Social Security is not a handout, and it’s not a free check either. You’ve earned the right to retire with dignity and security.

But while we’re celebrating Social Security’s 80th birthday, the Republican majority in Congress is moving to gut the program and turn their backs on this great American promise.

Sign our petition to protect the Social Security benefits you’ve earned and ensure that we fulfill the promise of a safe and secure retirement for another 80 years.