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Why do we need to support the food stamp program? Because low-income families experience unemployment at a far higher rate than other income groups. Because cutting nutritional assistance programs is immoral and shortsighted, and protecting families from hunger improves their health and educational outcomes. ”
We're like a Third World country when it comes to some of our election practices. ”
When a campaign doesn't go my way, I always take a step back, look at the facts, and try to figure out what we could learn from that experience. ”
We march on because all lives matter, not to be judged by the color of their skin. ”
I met Hillary Clinton when I was a young lady working as an intern, and I can tell you she's been a progressive fighter all her life. And Bernie Sanders, I got to know him during campaigns on Capitol Hill, campaigns across this country. These are two wonderful, fighting souls. ”
Fear is one of the worst, and most limiting, emotions in life. ”
I grew up within New Orleans; my greatest concern is rising water. But I think life is a process of moving items from the 'scared of' to the 'not scared of' list. ”
I like to experiment, and my life has been eventful. ”
My daughter is the funniest person I know, and I couldn't imagine my life without her. ”
Life experiences can, at times, be quite humbling, but you learn from them. But I like the changes in my life and what kind of person they've made me into. I'm very open, not as judgmental as I was in my twenties, and a lot more compassionate. ”