September 2008
September 15, 2008
Ashley Judd, others discuss Obama policy at Broadway bookstore
Fuel costs, birth control and transparency in government were issues that worked their way into a discussion between actress Ashley Judd, former U.S. senator Jean Carnahan and Melody Barnes, senior domestic policy adviser to Sen. Barack Obama, held Saturday at Broadway Books and Roasting Co. in Cape Girardeau…
Judd, a pro-choice advocate, also addressed the abortion issue, what she called a “divisive and polarizing issue in our society.”
Allowing more ready access to birth control means reducing the number of unwanted pregnancies and thus cutting back on abortions, Judd said.
Judd, who also worked on the 2004 John Kerry presidential campaign, said she felt compelled to get involved with Obama’s campaign after seeing him accept the Democratic nomination at the Democratic National Convention.
“I was inspired, and I was galvanized,” she said.
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September 9, 2008
Tooth FairyJulie Andrews has earned her wings. The actress will join Dwayne (“The Rock”) Johnson and Ashley Judd in the family comedy “Tooth Fairy.”
The 20th Century Fox film centers on Derek Thompson (Johnson), a minor-league hockey player whose nickname is the Tooth Fairy because of his ability to knock out opposing players’ teeth. Judd plays his girlfriend.
When he discourages a youngster, Derek is ordered to one week’s hard labor as a real tooth fairy, complete with wings, magic wand and frilly tutu. Along the way, he rediscovers his forgotten dreams. full story
