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About Amanda

Amanda Cherico is currently living out a journalistic dream in Washington, D.C. She hails originally from the east coast, but most recently from Minneapolis. Amanda is currently writing about Israel and specifically the fascinating region of Gaza. She also has interests in women's issues, human rights and the intersection of religion and politics.

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Climate Change: Picturing the Science

The Marian Koshland Science Museum in Washington, D.C. hosted a presentation and book signing with the authors of Climate Change: Picturing the Science, April 7, 2009. Amidst the museum's current g...(Read)

Published April 08, 2009

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National Cherry Blossom Festival

The National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C., March 28-April 12th "The National Cherry Blossom Festival® annually commemorates the 1912 gift of 3,000 cherry trees from Mayor Yukio Oz...(Read)

Published April 07, 2009

World water crisis affects women most

Women and the water crisis. It may seem a strange pairing, but as some non-profit organizations have found, the two are inextricably linked.(Read)

Published March 30, 2009

Humanitarian organizations fight for federal funds

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Published March 20, 2009

Report says Obama should prevent radical extremism

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Published March 15, 2009

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tilak jha commented on "National Cherry Blossom Festival" (about 1 year ago)

Really nice job.

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Papa Cherico commented on "National Cherry Blossom Festival" (about 1 year ago)

Great shots! I can smell the cherry blossoms from here. Hey! what happened to my face??

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Abdi Latif Dahir commented on "National Cherry Blossom Festival" (about 1 year ago)

Great pictures! Great variety! Love them!
You must be a professional photographer. Keep up the good work.

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Mary Obert commented on "National Cherry Blossom Festival" (about 1 year ago)

wow, thanks Mandi for sharing the beautiful pictures, almost like being there!!!

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Papa Cherico commented on "National Cherry Blossom Festival" (about 1 year ago)

Great writing, great pics...........that's my girl!!!

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