Saturday, August 9, 2008
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Join Team OneVote!
Are you opinionated? Motivated? Comfortable in front of a camera and want your voice to be heard in this election?
Try out to be part of our Team OneVote.
Ten charismatic and diverse teens will be the faces and voices of our OneVote mock election. Armed with video cameras and weblogs, these teens will regularly share their evolving political opinions on Channel One News, and ChannelOne.com, eventually leading up to casting their vote in the OneVote election.Team OneVote is a way for students to personally share their opinions and stories about the 2008 Presidential election with 6 million other teens across the country.
It's a lot of work... but also, a lot of fun.
This is a perfect opportunity for girls to let their voice be heard!!
QUI New R&B Sensation ‘Rev It UP’ Featuring David Banner
Possessing talent is one thing. But equal measures of determination and focus are also required to succeed in today’s competitive music arena. Singer/songwriter/musician Jacqui “Qui” Rice is one of those talented few.
While maintaining a 4.0 average at Washington, D.C.’s Georgetown University,majoring in government and Spanish, with a focus on international relations, the college junior found time to pursue her long-held passion. Slated for a late summer release is Qui’s (pronounced “Kwee”) debut album, LUV ‘N LIFE (JJR Entertainment). The mix of mid-tempo, R&B/pop and ballads calls to mind such influences as Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson and Ciara. But LUV ‘N LIFE is definitely Qui’s show.
At a time when consumers are looking for more substantial melodies and lyrics, Qui’s music definitely fits the taste of today’s audience.
Def Jam Recording Artist Believes "Anything is Possible"
Def Jam recording artist, Karina and Girl Scouts have launched the "ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE" contest. Girls 13 years or older can submit essays explaining what "ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE" means to them. Submissions can explain how they overcame a difficult obstacle in life, how they are working towards making the impossible possible or how they have been inspired by Karina's music. Ending September 30th, the contest winner will win the chance to meet Karina in person at the 2008 Girl Scout National Convention in Indianapolis.
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Voting Rights are Human Rights
Kudos to the ACLU for filing suit on behalf of Annette McWashington Pruitt, an Alabama woman who can't register to vote because of outstanding court expenses.
Human rights groups, including Amnesty International, are working to make sure the right now vote is protected for all Americans. Just last week, Amnesty International USA helped register hundreds of voters. When you get down to it, voting rights are human rights.
Or as Amnesty International USA director Larry Cox put it, "There is no better time to rock the vote for human rights than now."
For more info and to register to vote visit www.rockthevote.com
posted by Julia at 9:20 AM 
Alabama state law allows a person convicted of a crime involving "moral turpitude" to apply for voting rights restoration from the Board of Pardons and Paroles, but the applicant must have paid all fines, court fees, costs, and restitution associated with his or her sentence before becoming eligible to vote. Voting rights defenders say denying the right to vote based on one's inability to pay these fees amounts to income-based discrimination.Pruitt has two sons serving in the US military. But she can't vote in an election that will certainly affect their future. It's not because she committed a crime, but because she couldn't afford to pay to have her rights restored.
Human rights groups, including Amnesty International, are working to make sure the right now vote is protected for all Americans. Just last week, Amnesty International USA helped register hundreds of voters. When you get down to it, voting rights are human rights.
Or as Amnesty International USA director Larry Cox put it, "There is no better time to rock the vote for human rights than now."
For more info and to register to vote visit www.rockthevote.com
Labels: aclu, amnesty international, Iraq, voting rights
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