I found quite a few familiar names in this article from Angie’s List Magazine. Of course there was the requisite link to Barack Obama, but hey, anything that puts family history in the spotlight and generates positive interest is a good thing, right?  One point I found particularly interesting was that, “According to a recent Angie’s List poll, 71 percent of members say they’re somewhat or very interested in their family history.” The article goes well beyond the basic “connection to a politician” and has stories from several researchers, with hints for beginners scattered throughout. I’d like to see more articles like this one in the media.