After a fantastic first day, starting with phone calls to Palestinian President Abbas and other ME leaders; then signing Executive Orders to crack down on lobbyist influence and expand transparency, putting a moratorium on Gitmo trials and promising the Order to close it tomorrow, - it appears the faith the world put in President Obama upon his Inauguration was well-placed.

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(Proudly cross-posted at C4O Democrats)

"Marriage isn't a special right. Marriage is a civil right." - Robin Tyler, one of the plaintiffs in the Prop H8 lawsuit currently before the California Supreme Court

Yesterday, something amazing occurred. On a beautiful and sunny Sunday in Southern California, people came to speak up, speak out, come out, and make a difference. And on what was supposed to be a normal Sunday at Saddleback Church, they witnessed today's civil rights movement in full force.

Golly gee whiz, what a mistake it was to tell a concerned citizen that she wasn't allowed to come into church!

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elan magazine, the premiere voice for young Muslim professionals, has announced a special edition commemorating the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President.  

The Inauguration Edition explores the "hopes and aspirations" of Muslims in regards to the new President including a look at the diversity the man brings to the position.  The edition includes various commentary, as well as "exclusive features written by Ilyasah Shabazz, a daughter of Malcolm X, and by Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Muhammad, a civil rights leader."

"Young Muslims today are eager to make their voices heard and to promote a better understanding of Muslim contributions to contemporary culture," affirmed Moniza Khokhar, publisher of elan.

Published by Wahid Media Ventures in New York, elan is distributed throughout the U.S., Pakistan, Indonesia, Canada, Qatar, United Kingdom and the U.A.E., while an online version is available at www.elanthemag.com.
Cross Post:
http://www.obama-mamas.com/blog/?p=142

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America - WE'RE ALL INVITED!  That's right.  For the first time in history the President of the United States is hosting an Inaugural Ball for all Americans, in the hopes that he can "share this special night with a wide cross-section of Americans."  The event will be held on January 20 at the Washington Convention Center with free or affordable tickets available.

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The 2009 Latino Inaugural Gala Committee has announced a dazzling line-up of stars who will appear at their festivities at Union Station.  Be prepared for an exceptional evening of celebration and dancing with Latino music from Marc Anthony, Paulina Rubio, Rosario Dawson, Tony Plana, War, Cucu Diamantes & Yerba Buena, Elida Reyna, and Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano.

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