I am a 25 year old Tlingit/Athabascan (Alaska Native) woman, born in Craig, Alaska. My Tlingit name is T'set Kwei, and I'm from the Raven moeity, Dog Salmon clan (Teeneidi), Devilfish house. I love my culture and my family, and the richness of heritage I come from.
I am currently in Public Relations for a Native organization, and Editor of the Anchorage Native News.

My passion is ...

Writing, art, Native advocacy

I know too much about ...

The West Wing (the TV show, that is)

My parents always told me ...

To think for myself.

My childhood ambition ...

To alternately become a poet, an artist, and an author of books.

My favorite memory ...

Sunshine Cove in Juneau.

Why I write ...

Because I was meant to.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Decision '08

My first job ...

Baksetball Statistician

My best moment ...

When I gave my heart to God.

My inspiration ...

My family, my friends, and my God.

Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 US elections 2008: Is Obama's message change or just slogans?

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The problem with Barack Obama is that he has something most of our politicians don't... inspiration. That alone could get him kicked out of the club. It is ironic, but not too funny, that one of the biggest criticisms of Obama is that he is too inspirational.

The more I heard critics talk about how, if you really listen to Obama, the more fluff you would hear. You wouldn't hear anything, in fact, just good speeches. It made me want to listen harder, and so I have been.

I hear good strategy, realistic, yet different, plans for healthcare, military, housing. I hear plans for programs t...

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