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Disenfranchised no more

Posted on 20 Feb 2016 by lornaofarabia

In theory, American expats are able to vote. In practice, it can be almost impossible to do so. When we moved to Ethiopia I notified the county clerk’s office that I was living overseas and needed my ballot sent to me … Continue reading →

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Election day

Posted on 6 Nov 2012 by lornaofarabia

We had an “external threat drill” at school the other day.  As the director explained to the students and staff gathered in the designated building, “this gives us all a safe haven where we can be in situations like we … Continue reading →

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