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John McCain Campaigns in Washington State
Posted  on May 14, 2008 at 4:00 PM
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During a roundtable discussion in North Bend, Wash. Sen. John McCain outlined his strategy to lead America to meet its obligations as a steward of this planet. McCain says he will establish a market based system to curb greenhouse gas, emissions, mobilize innovative technologies, and strengthen the economy.

 

 

 

 

 

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From Out on the Street to Back on Her Feet
Posted  on May 09, 2008 at 11:39 AM
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  After losing her job and home, Veronica Perez and her two daughters spent more than six months down-and-out. Surfing from couch to couch of family and friends, Perez finally found a place of her own.   With the help of Vision House, a transitional housing service for homeless mothers and their children, Perez is back on her feet and transitioned to permanent residence.

 

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DAY of SILENCE
Posted  on May 05, 2008 at 9:32 PM
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The National Day of Silence was designed to bring attention to anti-gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender name-calling, bullying and harassment in schools. Outside of Mt. Si High School in Snoqualmie, Wash. Camille Gomez and Brandon Walter show their support by duct taping their mouths, hoping to encourage students to address the problem.   

 

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Recycling 411
Posted  on April 25, 2008 at 8:43 AM
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During Seattle's Green Festival, Kristen Kennedy from Seven-Star, Inc. gave me the low down on recycling during a behind the scenes tour of the event. Kennedy explains why the environment is playing such a large role in the coming presidential election and talks about some Green effort being put forth during the Democratic National Convention. To learn more about the festival check out my blog from last week: http://think.mtv.com/044FDFFFF00989E7900080098E9E1/User/Blog/BlogPostDetail.aspx.

 

 

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The Green Party
Posted  on April 18, 2008 at 1:15 AM
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With environmental concerns being such a hot topic for candidates this year, I thought it would be cool to check out how some residents are coming together to make a change. I spent a day at the Seattle Green Festival learning the latest in clean technology, green careers, natural foods, and much more.

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Wear Your Support
Posted  on April 09, 2008 at 12:39 PM
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Is fashion your passion? See how one Seattle local made his support for Barack Obama a must-have this political season.

 

 

 

Check out more political Tees at: http://think.mtv.com/Groups/WearYourSupport/

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PLEASE HELP
Posted  on April 05, 2008 at 11:04 PM
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My coworker Megan's sister is missing.  Please read her message below:

 

Her name is Skye Lynn Budnick 5'6 180 brown hair blue eyes

she was last seen Monday night March 31 we checked her email and she had purchased a one way ticket to Japan, She loves everything that has to do with the japanese culture, She never told any friends or family about this trip, but she has been very depressed, and has always said that she wanted to leave to go to Japan and just kill herself there. Thats what we think she is going to do, or has done already. A missing person report has been filed, her school has been contacted, her friends have been notified, and calls have been non stop just trying to find her. I'm posting this, cause I dont think the word can get out there fast enough, Her Itinerary said she was going to Japan, stops in Tokyo and then there is a...

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Iraq War Veteran Talks Politics
Posted  on April 05, 2008 at 2:15 AM
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Ryan Tomich, 30, of Renton, Wash., talks about the military, his experience in Iraq and why Sen. John McCain is his man .

 

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Registering to Vote-Super Easy
Posted  on March 26, 2008 at 10:45 AM
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Newcsastle Wash. resident Michelle Vu walks us through online voter registration.

 

"It was super easy," said Michelle. "It was two clicks."

 

All she had to do was print it, sign it and mail it. Now she's good to go!

 

 

 

Below is a list of websites where you can register yourself:

 

www.declareyourself.com

www.rockthevote.com

www.secstate.wa.gov/elections/register.aspx

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UW Students Talk Ron Paul
Posted  on March 21, 2008 at 3:04 PM
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University of Washington student Matt O’Hare and alumna Karin Wagner talk about why they support Congressman Ron Paul in 2008.