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Archive for September, 2009

"The cavalry, in white coats and scrubs"(1)

From Organizing for America Director Mitch Stewart:
The cavalry is here — and they’re in white coats and scrubs: More than a half a million doctors and millions of nurses are joining forces to help pass real health reform.
Americans listen to their nurses and doctors when it comes to health reform — and for good [...]

Michelle Obama lands in Copenhagen with game face on(0)

Michelle Obama arrived earlier today in Copenhagen to begin the stretch run to win the Olympic bid for Chicago in 2016 that will last the next two days. The vote takes place Friday, October 2nd and the First lady hit the ground running looking smashing as she landed on the airport runway. It’s obvious with [...]

Michelle Obama says Chicago crime wave should not derail White House IOC campaign(0)

In a growing wave of media attention First lady Michelle Obama did may be the smartest thing she could do to tone down the media frenzy that began brewing Monday before she left Tuesday night for Copenhagen, it surrounded the fact that a young Chicago student was beaten to death by a gang of teenagers. [...]

Michelle Obama dons Maria Pinto to address IOC in Copenhagen(0)

Michelle Obama will go to one of her favorite designers Maria Pinto to bring home the gold in Copenhagen over the weekend. The designer was commissioned to put together matching outfits for the First lady and Valerie Jarrett to wear while addressing the International Olympic Committee in Copenhagen. The decision by the IOC will [...]

Michelle Obama to meet Queen Margrethe of Denmark at IOC meeting(0)

Michelle Obama travels to Copenhagen this weekend to pitch  IOC members in hopes of winning an Olympic bid for Chicago in 2016. While there the First lady will have a brief meeting with Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, a distinguished woman in her own right. 
Queen Margrethe is the absolute ruler of Denmark and has an eye [...]

First Lady Michelle Obama Kicks Off Sesame Street Season Premiere(0)

First Lady Michelle Obama will return to Sesame Street for the season premiere. Last season she starred opposite Elmo in a PSA that encouraged healthy living habits. Now the First Lady is ready to share her White House garden tips, according to Ecorazzi.com.

Obama will teach the furry “residents” of Sesame Street about the benefits of growing veggies and healthy living. [...]

"We’ve got to keep this great group together"(0)

As September draws to a close, across the country volunteers are continuing their tireless, methodical work to push for health insurance reform. From phonebanks to canvasses, public rallies to meetings with members of Congress, they’ve continued to push for reform, while carrying on the tradition of campaign that was unlike anything the political world had [...]

If Momma’s Not Happy…(0)

First Lady Michelle Obama is on the cover of the November issue of Prevention magazine. In the interview she shares her thoughts on marriage, motherhood, and fitness. One reader at Grio.com commented, “Send this article to all women’s magazines around the world. First Lady Mrs Michelle Obama understands balance … If momma isn’t happy nobody in the house [...]

Open Thread(0)

And the New Editor of Michelle Obama Watch Is….(0)

Today is the day! I am officially stepping aside as the Editor-in-chief of Michelle Obama Watch. I’m turning the site over to someone who can give the site the care it requires. I’ve been struggling to keep up.
I’ve had a BLAST. This blog audience is so much fun and this has been a wonderful escape [...]

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