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Laura Walker

Laura Walker
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* 20 years in Washington, D.C., working as an advocate for women's rights, civil rights, workers' rights and human rights. * 15 years as a Journalist, writing for such publications as "Washington Woman", "The Eagle", "Kitsap Sun", "Valley Courier", "American Forum" magazine at American University, among others. * English and journalism educator * Partnered, with four cats * Current location: Pacific Northwest * Hobbies/Interests: photographer, blogger, reader, hiker, GPACNW explorer, politics, Seattle Storm basketball.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2008 4:39AM

Top 10+ People/Groups I'd Like to Hear More From in 2009

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Lest anybody think I operate on the theory of "the cup half empty" (Top 10+ People/Groups I'd Like to Hear Less From in 1009"), here is my list of those I'd like to hear more from in 2009.

WARNING: This list is heavy on women and feminists, but this is a feminist blog, after all...

1.  Michelle Obama

2.  Sen. Hillary Clinton

3.  Marie Wilson

4.  Campbell Brown

5.  Betsy Myers

6.  Carole Jenkins

7.  David Brancaccio

8.  Gwen Ifill

9.  Bill Moyers

10.  HRC and other GLBT rights groups

11.  Rep-elect Betsy Markey

12. Rep. Jay Inslee

13.  Sens-elect Kay Hagen and Jeanne Shaheen

14.  Govs. Christine Gregoire and David Patterson

15.  Gov-elect Bev Perdue

16.  WomenCount

17.  Valerie Jarrett

Feel free to add your personal favorites and/or comment on any of mine. I'm sure this list will grow.

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Campbell Brown would be number one on my list. Actually, she would be my list.
rijaxn, I'm with you. I could listen to and look at Campbell Brown all day.
Stellaa -- I thought about Claire McCaskill, too!

I see Campbell Brown is the favorite, so far. I wonder why... :)