Canvassing in Wisconsin on a beautiful June day. Recall Walker all the way!

guardian:

Barack Obama: the college years

In 1979, he was an 18-year-old freshman who liked Earth, Wind & Fire and wore silly hats. David Maraniss’ new biography reveals how Barry from Honolulu became Barack, president of the United States. Pic gallery here. Photograph: Lisa Jack/Getty Images

foreignflumes:

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updownsmilefrown:

Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow at Truman Capote’s Black and White Ball, New York, 1966

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Getting my shoes shined in downtown Tunis. Video by Jenelle Stafford.

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latimes:

Fighting the national debt, out of their own pockets: Tired of watching endless partisan fights in Congress, a few people are taking simple action on the national debt: They mail the government a check.

Photo: Atanacio Garcia collects recyclables near his San Antonio home. He donates those earnings to reduce the federal debt.

(Source: Los Angeles Times)