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in the Library … Elijah Rising – by Lyn LeJune

03/19/2022 Nativegrl77

Have you gotten your copy?

About the Author

Lyn LeJeune is the author of several novels. Her stories have been published in literary journals such as Big Muddy: A Journal of The Mississippi River Valley (East Missouri University), The Bishop s House Review (Duke), The Dead Mule School of Southern Literature, Nantahala, Milestone, Identity Theory, Our Stories, Demolition Magazine and Stone Table Review, and The Best of Our Stories. She was recipient of the Paris Writers Institute Scholarship for study in Paris, France. Lyn studied writing at Skidmore, where she worked with Marilynne Robinson and Mary Gordon, Duke, and the Breadloaf Writers Conference. Lyn routinely holds seminars on writing and development of oral history projects and has a gift for one-on-one conversation, communicating with large audiences, and working with smaller audiences in venues such as book clubs and seminars.

One of Lyn s first readers for Elijah Rising was Howard Zinn, who commented: I read it in two sittings, became involved in the story. You write very well! Best wishes, Howard ZinnLyn is 100% Cajun and makes the best gumbo in South Louisiana.

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What’s an UNGA?

09/25/2013 Nativegrl77

President Obama delivered a speech at UNGA — the United Nations General Assembly — in New York City. The President expressed optimism at the prospects for diplomacy in solving a range of long-simmering conflicts across the globe:

“For decades, the United Nations has in fact made a difference — from helping to eradicate disease, to educating children, to brokering peace,” he said. “But like every generation of leaders, we face new and profound challenges, and this body continues to be tested. The question is whether we possess the wisdom and the courage, as nation-states and members of an international community, to squarely meet those challenges; whether the United Nations can meet the tests of our time.”

Find out more about President Obama’s UNGA trip.

President Barack Obama delivers remarks during his address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York, N.Y., Sept. 23, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)

Speaker Boehner Has a Choice to Make

Senior Advisor Dan Pfeiffer writes about the fiscal debate and why it’s time for GOP lawmakers to pass a simple budget resolution that doesn’t defund Obamacare and focuses on keeping the goverment open and our economy moving forward.

Valerie Jarrett celebrates the anniversary of the Equal Futures Partnership, a coalition of countries who have committed to take action to remove barriers to opportunity and promote equality for women and girls in our countries.

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Countdown to Affordable Health Care

Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius discusses another milestone on the road to affordable health care — less than 100 days until coverage.

Art Takes Paris : The Art World’s Finest, be a part of it ~~ 4 days left to register

08/15/2013 Nativegrl77

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Space Needle: Raise the Pride flag! … Change.org

06/09/2011 Nativegrl77 1 Comment

In 2010, the organization that runs the Space Needle made history during Gay Pride month when they raised the Pride flag for the first time.

But late last week, a Space Needle executive announced they will not raise the flag again this year.

And now Seattle residents are spreading this surprising news to their friends, family, and neighbors.

Josh Castle, a lifelong Seattle resident, was inspired to start a petition on Change.org when he found out. In just a few days, nearly 5,000 Seattle residents have signed it. Click here to add your name to Josh’s petition — and tell Space Needle CEO Ron Sevart to raise the Pride flag this year — just like last year.

The Space Needle is a private corporation which has a strong and positive friendship with the LGBT community, so their decision not to raise the flag again is odd, to say the least. For example, last year, Space Needle CEO Ron Sevart told Seattle Gay News:

“It’s a big deal for some of our team members. Such a big deal that when we told some of them, it was very emotional. We’re as diverse inside the Space Needle as what is outside the Space Needle. The Pride event takes place on the Seattle Center campus. I think that being able to look up at the Space Needle and see that flag up there — I think it’s going to be a very proud moment for a lot of people.”

Stuart Wilber has been in a relationship with his partner Jon for 34 years. As Stuart told Joe Mirabella, Change.org’s Organizing Manager on LGBT Rights:

“I signed and have been promoting the petition because seeing the flag flying over the Space Needle last year was an affirmation of the inclusiveness I have felt since we moved to Seattle 17 years ago. It was a symbol of respect on top of the most iconic symbol of Seattle. If you see a photo of the Eiffel Tower you think Paris; the Space Needle, Seattle; I finally felt I was home.”

Stuart is right. Please sign Josh Castle’s petition encouraging Space Needle executives to fly the Pride flag this year:

http://www.change.org/petitions/space-needle-please-raise-the-pride-flag-for-seattle-pride-weekend

Thanks for taking action.

– Eden and the Change.org team