Vox Populi America

Dead-beat Dads in Jail for Non-Payment of Child Support?

noreply@blogger.com (Marilisa Sachteleben) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:10:00 +0000

Should Dead-Beat Dads Go to Jail?
There are lots of issues surrounding child support and child custody in general. We need to rethink about how we punish 'dead beat dads'. We must be mindful about what is best for the children.
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Voting Precincts- Churches

noreply@blogger.com (Marilisa Sachteleben) — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 17:29:00 +0000

Election 2008: Voting in Different Precinct Locations
In the 2008 elections, many voters will cast their vote in a highly unlikely place. Church. Is it wrong? Is this anathema? Is it unconstitutional? A 26 year veteran voter looks at the history of voting places. Is voting in church just different?
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Music Playlist: 25 War and Government Protest Songs

noreply@blogger.com (Marilisa Sachteleben) — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:28:00 +0000

Music Playlist: 25 War and Government Protest Songs
Need a playlist of protest songs for your election party? Maybe you need protest music for your history, government or current affairs class? 25 songs that protest war and government intervention. Use for classroom, school projects or election issues.
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NCLB or Every Child Left Behind?

noreply@blogger.com (Marilisa Sachteleben) — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:46:00 +0000

National Endowment for the Arts Study Finds Plummeting US Reading Scores
review of National Center for the Endowment of the Arts report on reading scores; Improvement= Choice and Voice.
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How to Get Involved in Politics!

noreply@blogger.com (Marilisa Sachteleben) — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 19:11:00 +0000

Super Tuesday: How to Prepare for the Biggest Election Event in History
Here are tips from a political activist on ways to get involved in the political process. Don't miss the fun on Nov. 6!
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Welcome! Sign in please!

noreply@blogger.com (Marilisa Sachteleben) — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 03:14:00 +0000

Hi. I'm Marilisa. I live in Michigan- 50th on the food chain. I am an unemployed teacher looking for a job. I am happily married, 21 years. 4 kids. Taxpayer. Citizen of the world.

I started this blog remembering back to the last election. After we voted, my husband and I needed a place to talk. We headed to Fricano's, our neighborhood tavern pizza joint (best pizza on the planet). Dozens of other patrons sported their 'I voted' sticker. The place was packed, on a Tuesday. It was as if we were at a town meeting. I think we all needed to connect with our neighbors.

That's what this blog is for. I'm opening it up to you, the American people. My neighbors. I can only open the blog to other contributors this way:

1)Click 'comment'. Send me your email address. I will add you as a contributor. And trust me buddy. No scamming here. I only regret that I have to use ads to generate traffic.
2)After that, sign in.
3)Tell us where you're from.
4)What you're up to.
5)What you're thinking as election time rolls around.

Do you get the idea that this whole thing is casual when it comes to any hoops to jump through on your part? I just want to generate a discussion board for citizens.

If you're not from America, please join us also. Tell us what you think about this whole election thing. ~ Marilisa