Tom Perez takes oath of office @ DOJ

AG Eric Holder addresses the crowd gathered 4 installation ceremony of Tom Perez, new asst AG 4 Civil Rights at DOJ.

Stage in DOJ Hall of Justice ready for installation ceremony 4 new Asst AG for Civil Rights Tom Perez.

Now infamous statue in DOJ Hall of Justice. Remember when former AG John Ashcroft spent $8K in taxpayer dollars to make a curtain to cover up her breast? Times have definitely changed.

In DOJ Hall of Justice for installation ceremony 4 new Asst AG 4 Civil Rights Tom Perez; the crowd gathers

Color Guard begins installation ceremony for Tom Perez; big crowd in DOJ Hall of Justice

This pic seems strangely prophetic for the #hcr debate and #StopStupak campaign. The more things change, the more they stay the same.

One last pic of the astroturfers...love that she actually made a skirt out of articial turf. :)

Me chatting with Chairman Ed Markey (D-MA), who handled the hearing with great skill. He and his staff were very prepared. Rep Markey was also very gracious holding the hearing at time when I could testify, coming back from Taiwan.

Me shaking hands with Rep Jay Inslee (D-WA), who did an amazing job at the hearing. (BTW, I had no idea my hair had gotten that long!)

Me talking to a great writer, Kate Sheppard, from Mother Jones magazine. http://bit.ly/2vwgOX

Me testifying before the House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warning. Read my testimony for #AAUW here: http://bit.ly/1DNFU3

Me at the witness table, with Bonner, Miller (ACCCE) and pal Hilary Shelton (NAACP).

Pic of Reps Sensenbrenner and Miller's brief stint at the hearing today. They both did opening statements, then left. Later, fellow Republicans Sullivan and Blackburn came, but after short talks with minority staff they left, as well. What's up with that?

Even better pic of the "astroturfers" at today's hearing on forged letters to Congress. How they wore those fake grass suits I don't know -- wouldn't that itch?? :)

Lots of cameras at the House forged letter hrg; I testify in 2nd panel abt how AAUW's name was fraudulently used by astroturfing group.

Forged letter haering starts off well, w/astroturfers...dresses in fake grass suits--in the front row of the hearing! Classic!

President Obama steps over to shake our hand after his speech.

Pres Obama pays appropriate homage to Dr Dorothy Height, legendary civil rights leader

Reception in the WH east room after President's remarks.