Tag Archives: democracy

The morning after

Posted on November 7, 2012 by

…What makes America exceptional are the bonds that hold together the most diverse nation on earth. The belief that our destiny is shared; that this country only works when we accept certain obligations to one another and to future generations. The … Continue reading →

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November’s choice

Posted on July 24, 2012 by

I am no expert at critiquing political campaign ads, but I was so comforted by the clarity  in this Obama one. It’s a minute long, twice the normal length of such spots. It doesn’t beat up the opposing candidate. It … Continue reading →

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Vaclav Havel’s high moral purpose

Posted on December 19, 2011 by

Vaclav Havel died this weekend. Playright, dissident, poet, and Czechoslovakia’s first democratically elected president,  Havel’s activisim helped to bring down the communist regime in Czechoslovakia in the Velvet Revolution of 1989. The hope and expectations for his presidency were enormous. … Continue reading →

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Rachel Maddow: State Politics Go Nuclear

Posted on March 12, 2011 by

This is Maddow’s broadcast from March 10, 2011, which is about the wider ideological agenda that is demonstrated by the stripping of public workers’ collective bargaining rights in Wisconsin and threatened elsewhere. We must stay engaged and actively work to … Continue reading →

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In the glow of protest, full of hope and possibilities (*Edited)

Posted on February 1, 2011 by

I can’t help but feel spirited support for the protests that are going on in Egypt right now. The diverse voices (at least for Egypt diverse) in Tahrir Square in Cairo, and in many other cities in Egypt, demanding political … Continue reading →

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Reaching for the “better angels of our nature”

Posted on January 13, 2011 by

President Obama’s speech at the Tucson Memorial Service:

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The Morning After…..

Posted on November 3, 2010 by

Some snippets from today’s conversation between 8th graders: “The republicans have responsibility now too. They can’t just act like they have no power. They’re the majority in the house so they are not off the hook. “ “Whether you are … Continue reading →

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Physically voting

Posted on November 2, 2010 by

I was the first one at the polling place today. I heard the poll workers behind the door. “Where’s the extension cord.” ” There has to be a plug around here somewhere.” “No, the ballots with the blue stripe. Didn’t … Continue reading →

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Get your “tuchus” off the couch

Posted on November 1, 2010 by

5 Reasons for Democrats to vote on Tuesday: 1. To continue to clean up the mess….The Democrats did not create the problems that we are experiencing now. Remember George Bush? Remember that just a few years ago, BEFORE Obama was … Continue reading →

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