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Moyers, Moore and Maddow are the Most Influential Progressives
Source: AlterNet.org

This country has changed and continue to change by remembering the past yet moving forward. We can not allow Fox News, the twisted minded Republicans, and all of its conservative puppets to get this country off course again. They stole two elections and now look at this country.

Barack Obama/Jon Corzine(09!) (also starring Caroline Kennedy)

BREAKING NEWS - The 3,500 people in attendance at the Rothman Center agree that Barack Obama is even more awesome in person.

Can We? A Brief History of American Racism
Source: The Nation

Congress passed the Alien and Sedition Acts in 1798. These four acts of Congress were meant to protect the new nation from French immigrants. They reflected a broad paranoia that French newcomers would poison American minds and weaken the new American government.

An artist is currently creating a building size mosaic of Barack Obama using photos submitted by the public.

Columbus, OH An artist in Columbus, Ohio is currently creating a building size mosaic of Barack Obama using photos submitted by the public.

U.S. now sees Iran as pursuing nuclear bomb
Source: The L.A. Times

"Little more than a year after U.S. spy agencies concluded that Iran had halted work on a nuclear weapon, the Obama administration has made it clear that it believes there is no question that Tehran is seeking the bomb.

White House Lawyers Look to Limit Commercial Use of President
Source: Bloomberg.com

Barack Obama's popularity makes him a marketer's dream. Now, the honeymoon may be over for those trying to profit from his appeal.

Ben & Jerry's launches "Yes Pecan!" in Honor of Obama Theme "Yes We Can!"
Source: Newsday.com

Vermont ice cream company, Ben & Jerry's, is wasting no time ringing in the leadership changes in Washington, D.C., by renaming its butter pecan flavor "Yes Pecan" in its Scoop Shops for the month of January, honoring the uniting theme of "Yes, We Can" as a message celebrating A …

No Coolers, Strollers, Posters and More At Inauguration
Source: eurweb.com

Washington officials have released a list of items that will not be allowed at President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration for security reasons.

Post election thoughts

Looking back at the election and events that happened simultaneously with it, it took me a while to collect all my thoughts over the big picture and all of the implications. And I am no professional pundit.

Blame Bush: As in 1933, the President-elect faces a disaster not of his making. Today, however, he may be able to stabilise the depression
Source: The Times

It is not clear how much Barack Obama, the President-elect of the United States, will be involved. He faces the same dilemma as Franklin Roosevelt, who was President-elect in 1933.

Obama's Legacy [Political Cartoon]
Source: The Washington Post

If you'll permit me one sappy moment with respect to this election, we'll return to your regularly scheduled political analysis in short order.

What we did best - Ignoring being Black.

"Color Blind". It's the quaint expression indicating "it doesn't matter what the color of their skin is."

Consistency: An Open Letter to Obama's Supporters

Well, there you go. In January, Bush is out and Obama is in. The executive branch is about to undergo as radical an ideological shift as it's capable of sustaining - if the hype is to be believed. Ok, I'll play that game.

Mr. Obama, Yes you can.

First off I would like to say congratulations to our next president. What a historic achievement this truly is. Even though I am young, I as well as many Americans never could have imagined in our life times that this country would ever have been capable of such a historic event.

Congratulations, Senator Obama (and a few challenges from me for the future)

Well Senator, you did it. Honestly, it was probably inevitable. You were an amazingly charismatic African-American senator who picked the right campaign theme in the right year. You trounced McCain. I'll admit it. You won, and you won handily. With style. Good for you.

How This Election Could Change the Meaning of Masculinity in America
Source: AlterNet.org

Sen. McCain has replaced George Bush as the standard bearer for conventional manhood -- stubborn, controlling, shoot-from-the-hip, inflexible. From his sneering angry attacks on Sen.

Obama Rallies for Change in Orlando

As I approached the Amway Arena earlier today, several hours before Obama was set to take the stage, I was shocked by what I saw.

Obama Youth - Junior Fraternity Regiment (video)
Source: YouTube

Strange video. This has created some controversy-- some people feel its "overly militaristic"-- others do not.

Thinking, Positive: A Few Reasons I Support Barack Obama

In response to Spikgary's challenge to inject some positivity into the Vine, I would like to outline just a few of the major reasons I have for supporting Barack Obama, reasons that I encourage you to consider and (if you are so inclined) agree or disagree with.

This Determined Group of Bloggers Said, 'Yes, We Can!'
Source: EVERYDAY CITIZEN www.everydaycitizen.com

What do Ally, Shala, Sarah, John, Janet, Denise, Darrell, Dawne, Henry, Liz (who doesn't have a home page yet), Lucy and Pam (yours truly) all have in common? They are all blogging at www.everydaycitizen.com from Denver!

'Yes we can'? Make that: 'Oops, we may not'
Source: The Times

here's trouble in paradise. Cancel the coronation. Send back the commemorative medals. Put those "Yes We Can" T-shirts up on eBay. Keep the Change.

Me, Barack Obama, and An Undiscovered Love For My Country

I was never what you would call a patriot. I was not a child who cared about politics any further than how it applied to my elementary school class in making some kids more popular than others.

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