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Tara M. Clapper enjoys exploring her Irish American heritage through literature, writing and attending Irish cultural events. She is a freelance writer living in the Philadelphia area.

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Irish American obesity trend and the New Jersey election for governor

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NEW JERSEY The gubernatorial election in New Jersey turned ugly months ago. Incumbent John Corzine (D) and challenger Chris Christie (R) have been...
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Polarizing politics of Northern Ireland on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook

American enthusiasts are often blamed for contributing to the polarization of Catholic versus Protestant conflicts...
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Irish America says farewell to Eunice Kennedy Shriver

Eunice Kennedy Shriver, philanthropist and sister of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, is dead at 88. Shriver was a sincere believer in the equality of all...
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Democrats in California officially support Irish reunification

Recently, the Irish American Democratic Club of California proposed that the Democratic Party of California officially support Irish re-unification....
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Clinton names Rooney as new ambassador to Ireland

The Irish American Information Service reports that Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton swore in Dan Rooney as Ambassador to Ireland. During the...
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Irish and Irish-American news summary

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What news of Irish-American interest has been happening lately? Here's a brief look: MARCH 5: Michael Jackson is possibly looking to move to the...
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Irish Americans and political affiliations

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The new president has been inaugurated, and we are hopefully past most of the bitterness that has been dividing America politically. That said, I'd...
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The words of Barack Obama and John Fitzgerald Kennedy resonate in Philadelphia

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Most Philadelphians seem to have a spring in their steps this week. The reason? Tuesday marked the inauguration of President Barack Obama. The event...
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