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Millennial Voters

Millennials are actively engaged in the 2016 Presidential primaries on both sides of the aisle, driven by issues that are important to them. Those who are Democrats are supporting Bernie Sanders in significant numbers and polls show that high numbers of young adult Republicans are in favor of Donald Trump. What will be the significance of these preferences in the final election figures? It’s too early to tell – but Millennials eligible to vote will make up 30% of the electorate this year, having an impact potentially equal to that … Continue reading

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Community Connections

Political debates – both those between the candidates and those among our fellow citizens – have been especially bitter and contentious this year. The divide of opinions is often deep and wide, making conversation difficult. Many families have become internally split between two antagonistic positions, causing tension at family gatherings. Given these strains, the journey of the space shuttle Endeavour in Los Angeles has been a welcome experience, drawing a diverse community together in united celebration of its achievements. I was one of thousands of Angelenos waiting on the streets … Continue reading

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Voices Raised and Budgets Honored

Tired this morning from watching late night news about the elections across the United States? Although not all results are in yet, it’s clear that the American people have used the polls to give voice to their concerns about the economy. The challenge to the administration is to work with the new Congress to cut spending, balance the budget and reduce the deficit while creating new jobs and reviving the economy. To help your own personal family budget, Nourishing Relationships is pleased to be a part of this week’s Mom … Continue reading

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Elections and Giveaways

In case you don’t have a TV, haven’t been picking up your mail for the past several weeks, and have screened your phone to ignore automatic dials – there’s a U.S. election tomorrow! Pundits on both sides have agreed that great changes in the House, the Senate and the Governors’ mansions are likely – the only question is how considerable those changes will be. If you’d like your opinion to be considered, be sure to get to the polls in time to have your vote counted. Women’s suffrage was established … Continue reading

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