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Happy Labor Day in Detroit, Michigan with Vice President Kamala Harris

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"So much is on the line in November.  That is why I'm back in Detroit, Michigan to speak with voters about the stakes of this election. Tune in." - Kamala Harris  -------------------------------------- Follow Kamala! Kamala's Twitter: https://twitter.com/KamalaHarris Kamala's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KamalaHarris Kamala’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/KamalaHarris Kamala's Threads: https://www.threads.net/@kamalaharris #KamalaHarris #Harris2024

The Art World's Day for Detroit

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by Gregg Chadwick Tyler Green at  Modern Art Notes , along with art blogs and art sites across the globe will be concentrating today on the plight of the Detroit Institute of Arts. Tyler Green writes, " In an effort to spotlight the collections at the Detroit Institute of Arts that would be lost if the threatened sale of art in collections at the DIA are sold, all day long    Modern Art Notes  and many other sites will be  spotlight  art at the DIA. " Sakyamuni  Chinese Sculptor late 13th/early 14th Century wood with lacquer , gilding , and traces of color 11 3/4" x 88 1/8" x 6 1/2" Detroit Institute of Arts I heartily agree with Tyler that the more we can put a spotlight on the Detroit Institute of Arts rich collection, the more concerned - art lovers, historians, and the general public will be about the peril that the collection faces.  Vilhelm Hammershoi Interior With A Lady 21 5/8" x 20 7/8" oil on canvas 1901 Detr...

President Obama's Speech at the 2012 Democratic National Convention

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Remarks by the President at the Democratic National Convention (Full Text and Video) Time Warner Cable Arena Charlotte, North Carolina September 6, 2012 10:24 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA:  I am so thrilled and so honored and so proud to introduce the love of my life, the father of our two girls, and the President of the United States of America -- Barack Obama.  (Applause.) THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Thank you.  Thank you so much. AUDIENCE:  Four more years!  Four more years!  Four more years!  Four more years!  Four more years! THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you so much.  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Thank you very much, everybody.  Thank you. Photo Courtesy PBS NewsHour Michelle, I love you so much.  A few nights ago, everybody was reminded just what a lucky man I am.  (Applause.)  Malia and Sasha, we are so proud of you.  And, yes...