Good Feelings

Just a little over a week into his presidency and already Obama is doing great things. Today, Obama signed into law the Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009, his first piece of legislation as president. From the White House Blog:
"First of all, it is fitting that the very first bill that I sign -- the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Restoration Act -- (applause) -- that it is upholding one of this nation's founding principles: that we are all created equal, and each deserve a chance to pursue our own version of happiness." This is just one of many fantastically inspiring quotes from his speech that sent my little feminist heart aflutter. Watch the video of the speech. It's incredible.



Serious props to the new WhiteHouse.gov on improving government transparency. The act is up for public review on the government's website at http://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing_room/LillyLedbetterFairPayActPublicReview/. You can send in your own comments about the act, which although it may not do much, it makes me FEEL a little more appreciated as a U.S. Citizen. And hey, there's a lot to be said for that.

Tonight as I was working the shot clock at an SLC basketball game, I was responsible for the playing of the national anthem. (Off a CD player. No one wants to hear me sing, I promise.) While it was playing, I actually felt proud of my country for the first time since I can remember, with maybe one exception being sometime in elementary school. I have good feelings about this presidency. I really really do.