Amy Goodman/Marian Wright Edelman @ 6th & I on Wednesday

UPDATE: Here is the right place to rsvp to see Amy Goodman and Marian Wright Edelman tomorrow night.---From Democracy Now's Website:November 12, 2008Washington, DCWashington, DC, November 12, 2008 Award-winning journalist Amy Goodman, host of Democracy Now!, is on a national speaking tour to launch her third book with journalist David Goodman, Standing Up to the Madness: Ordinary Heroes in Extraordinary Times.Award-winning journalist Amy Goodman, host of the daily, grassroots, global, ...

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Shepard Fairey’s Art in DC

Even if you haven't heard the name Shepard Fairey, you've probably seen his work.He's the dude behind the above iconic Obama images that have blown up.If you'd like to see more of his stuff, this DC exhibit goes on through December 6th. He and two other artists have their work on display.(hat tip Catherine)---Here's a little more on Fairey:[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=...

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Lincoln Exhibit @ National Portrait Gallery

The National Portrait Gallery's "One Life: The Mask of Lincoln" opened today.It isn't all that big but it is very worth the trip, especially in light of the National Portrait Gallery being the site of Lincoln's second inaugural ball.---After walking over there, I got back to work just in time to hear Obama's first press conference as President-Elect.Obama mentioned reading Lincoln's writings so now I want to ...

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