Tag Archives: presidential transition

“A Helpful Step”: US Government Response to ICC indictment

Posted on March 4, 2009 by Martha Heinemann Bixby

The White House, State Department, US Mission to the UN and members of Congress all responded to the ICC arrest warrant today.  In general, the statements were, well, nice and general.  It’s almost like the government was caught by surprise.  … Continue reading →

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Inauguration Day

Posted on January 20, 2009 by Martha Heinemann Bixby

Inauguration Day – crazy, exciting, hopeful, frustrating, inspiring, crowded, diverse, fun, COLD! The Capitol through the fencing: My favorite tribute: My favorite sign: Volunteers left Pittsburgh on a bus at midnight to come collect signatures for the Save Darfur Coalition’s … Continue reading →

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Something big happening in DC this weekend…

Posted on January 19, 2009 by Martha Heinemann Bixby

… This is the second time I’ll be in DC for a presidential inauguration.  Last time, I barely noticed anything was happening.  This time it is pretty impossible to ignore.  Check my flickr links for photos, and I’ll be back … Continue reading →

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Hillary Clinton’s Confirmation Hearings Begin Today…

Posted on January 13, 2009 by Martha Heinemann Bixby

And to mark the occasion, here are some quotes on from the Secretary of State nominee on Darfur (courtesy of the Save Darfur Coalition). ON THE NEED TO ACT “The genocide in Darfur must be brought to an end, and … Continue reading →

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Jack Bauer fights genocide

Posted on January 5, 2009 by Martha Heinemann Bixby

Last night Fox re-ran  “24: Redemption” – the 2 hour special designed to serve as an introduction to the new season, beginning January 11.  As a lead-in I republish my blog entry for Change.org on “24: Redemption” and pop culture … Continue reading →

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