Tag Archives: Politics

Keeping Company With Sinners

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Coco

As the campaign rhetoric intensifies, I hear people saying that they have sworn off Facebook, Twitter, and other social media outlets to avoid inflammatory posts from “friends” and family members. I don’t blame them–I think social media should be a fun … Continue reading →

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An Armed Citizenry?

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Coco

In the wake of the Aurora shootings, I was horrified to see a Letter to the Editor of the Washington Post saying that because “gun control does not work,” we should instead “encourage the carrying of personal weapons.” In the author … Continue reading →

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How can I … ?

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Coco

How can I tell my son to watch his language when the Metro system has a poster-sized advertisement that includes the phrase “go to hell”? How can I teach my son to drive carefully when a local government representative only … Continue reading →

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In The Presence Of Greatness

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Coco

One of the perks of my job is the opportunity to attend special functions. This week, I was fortunate to be able to attend the annual dinner for the National Women’s Law Center. The event sold out quickly once President … Continue reading →

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Your Vote Counts

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Coco

It’s election day here in Virginia, and judging from the results of my Google search of “voting november 8 2011,” local elections are being held across the country today. Local elections are notorious for low voter turnout, but that’s no excuse … Continue reading →

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