Huffpost Inauguration Ball

Washington Life's Social Year in Review

Washington Life Magazine | Posted 05.25.2011 | Style

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The Huffington Post Inauguration Ball was named Washington Life Magazine's #1 event of the 2009 Social Year in its first prime-time TV special.

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One Cyclist's Inauguration Journey a Wonderful Sign of the Times

Graham Hill | Posted 05.25.2011 | Green

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Ryan Bowen decided to ride his bike from Los Angeles to Washington D.C. to attend Obama's swearing-in ceremony. That's 50 days of cycling up to 150 miles a day in order to get to the goal.

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Healthier, Wealthier and Wiser: The Case for Creating Green Schools Now

Matt Petersen | Posted 05.25.2011 | Green

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As the Congress deliberates the largest stimulus package in history, there is no single better investment that we can make than to help maximize the potential learning and productivity of our children.

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Purple Ticket Holder: A Mom's Story of Heartbreak and Hope

Vince Beiser | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living

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Unable to get in, I clung to the fact that whether she remembered it or not, my daughter will always be able to say she had witnessed history. It would have to be enough.

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OMG! It Looks Just Like the Rendering : Huffington Post Pre-Inaugural Ball

David Stark | Posted 05.25.2011 | Style

The sheer quantity of people teeming in the streets of D.C. was overwhelming, but the energy was jubilant and the excitement from young to old was truly palpable. Same at our party.

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A New Era for Muslims in America

Shahed Amanullah | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics

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As one of many Muslims participating in the inaugural ceremonies this week, I felt what I can only describe as a healing embrace.

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No Longer the Underdog

Pete Wentz | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment

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As Obama begins to translate campaign promises into actual leadership and the business of governing, he has an interesting challenge: he's no longer the underdog.

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Our Long Winter of Discontent

Lance Simmens | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics

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The social aspects of an Inauguration extend into the night and are generally confined to individuals with the money, power, and connections to warrant special invitations.

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Sting, Sheryl Crow, And Will.i.am Perform At The HuffPost Ball (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Staff | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment

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The below video was taken on Inauguration Eve inside the Huffington Post Ball. See photos of the ball's red carpet and from inside that party will....

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Substance is the New Sexy in Our Nation's Capital: Echoes from Inaugural Parties

Christina Erickson | Posted 05.25.2011 | Green

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We've all heard the old adage that Washington, DC is Hollywood for ugly people. As a geeky law grad, I am comfortable saying that DC just got a whole lot sexier over the past few days.

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Classism at Union Station?

Matthew Harwood | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics

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On Tuesday afternoon, ticketed passengers were held outside in freezing temperatures after some already spent countless hours battling the cold on the Mall or at the Capitol or along the parade route.

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Obama's Inauguration: What You Didn't See On TV!

Ariston Anderson | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment

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We can't remember Washington ever being so cool. What follows are our most unforgettable moments from the inauguration festivities.

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HuffPost Party Pictures From Inside The Ball (PHOTOS)

Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment

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HuffPost counted down to the inauguration Monday night with a big party at the Newseum in Washington, DC. Sting, Will.i.am, Sheryl Crow joined Arianna...

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Toasts from Chris Matthews, John Cusack, Michael J. Fox, and More at the Huffington Post Inaugural Ball

Huffington Post | Patrick Waldo | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment

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Hollywood and D.C.'s brightest stars partied at Huffington Post's Pre-Inaugural Ball Monday night, and were eager to share their thoughts on HuffPost ...

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The Inauguration: Greetings from the Mob

Alexander Trowbridge | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics

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In this historic inauguration, seating is so much on the mind. Some people arrived at the gates just as the last of the guests at the pre-inaugural balls stumbled back in the opposite direction.

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HuffPost's Pre-Inaugural Ball Makes Headlines (VIDEO)

Various | Posted 05.25.2011 | Media

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Scroll down for video Last night, The Huffington Post's pre-inaugural ball was the hot ticket for the evening (as seen in photos from the red carpet ...

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Celebrities At The Huffington Post Party (PHOTOS)

Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment

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Thousands of revelers celebrated the inauguration at Huffington Post's Pre-Inaugural Ball Monday night. Below are just some of the photos taken by Ge...

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Huffington Post Pre-Inaugural Ball Twitter Feed

HuffPost | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics

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The Huffington Post's pre-inaugural ball is the hot ticket tonight in D.C. and we want you to be involved. The party's Twitter feed is one of many in...

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Huffington Post Pre-Inaugural Ball: Video Highlights And Live Feeds (VIDEO)

HuffPost | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics

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Check back for updates UPDATE 1/19, 9:30 PM Larry King opened tonight's show with a report from D.L. Hughley at the HuffPost's pre-inaugural ball a...

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Huffington Post Pre-Inaugural Ball: Liveblog

HuffPost | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics

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The Huffington Post's pre-inaugural ball is the hot ticket tonight in D.C. and we want you to be involved. HuffPost bloggers are liveblogging the eve...

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Live from the Huffington Post's Inaugural Ball

Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011 | Home

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On location from the Newseum in Washington, DC, here is the liveblog of the HuffPost inaugural Ball, featuring a host of special guests.

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Huffington Post Pre-Inaugural Ball Photos (SLIDESHOW)

HuffPost | Posted 05.25.2011 | Style

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Check back for updates HuffPost's inaugural ball in Washington D.C. is the hot ticket of the evening and we'll be updating the site as more photos of...

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HuffPost Pre-Inaugural Ball On Larry King Live (VIDEO)

CNN/HuffPost | Posted 05.25.2011 | Media

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Larry King opened tonight's show with a report from D.L. Hughley at the HuffPost's pre-inaugural ball at the Newseum in Washington D.C. Hughley deta...

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Doing it All, for Obama

Nancy Leo | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics

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Every day I checked the mail. No inaugural ball invitation. My anxiety rose. When were they going to send them out? Didn't they know that I needed time to shop for a gown, and really go on a diet?

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Today Is Not a Dress Rehearsal

Kenneth Cole | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics

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It is one of those rare moments in history when we are being called upon to get involved to effect meaningful and sustainable social change, and not just change our outfit, but also outfit change.

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