Ellen Johnson
Ellen Johnson
Ellen Johnsonis an American activist for the civil rights of atheists and for the separation of church and state in the United States. She served as the president of the organization American Atheists from 1995–2008...
appeal government interests invite work
I will appeal to him and invite him to come and work with us so that we can all work in the interests of the country, ... We're going to have a government of inclusion.
competing gain men respect sure
If you're competing with men as a professional, you have to be better than they are ... and make sure you get their respect as an equal, ... It's been hard. Even when you gain their acceptance, it's in a male-dominated way. They say, 'Oh, now she's one of the boys.
beach blocks car four home island people rent since type walk
The Island is the type of place that you can walk all over and not have to use a car that much. Most of the people who come down rent a home for a week. Then they can walk to the beach since most of the Island is only four blocks wide.
care economic material medical people prayers support
People need material aid, medical care and economic support -- not prayers and preaching.
ebola people risk
Ebola is not just a health crisis. Across West Africa, a generation of young people risks being lost to an economic catastrophe,
ebola battle stakes
We all have a stake in the battle against Ebola,
magic wave wands
I beg you I no magician. I can't just wave a magic wand.
circumstances
I've been a victor of circumstance.
differences unemployment youth
There is no easy fix or youth unemployment. Partnership between the public and private sectors can make a big difference.
children mean water
The people of Liberia know what it means to be deprived of clean water, but we also know what it means to see our children to begin to smile again with a restoration of hope and faith in the future.
dream scare enough
If your dreams don't scare you, you aren't dreaming big enough.
life silver-platter silver
Leadership is never given on a silver platter, one has to earn it.
hard-work honest reason
Women work harder. And women are more honest; they have less reasons to be corrupt.
sleep hard-work bed
I work hard, I work late, I have nothing on my conscience. When I go to bed, I sleep.