Historic Election

Vote for Obama Because He's Black

Michelle Haimoff | Posted 08.20.2008 | Politics

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Michelle Haimoff

Here's the thing - people are going to vote against Obama because he's black. This is the country we live in. And I know, he's only half black, yadda...

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A Just Democracy

Katrina vanden Heuvel | Posted 07.03.2008 | Politics

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Katrina vanden Heuvel

I experienced a surge of hope after the most nationally inclusive race for president in US history. It was that hope that moved me to write a manifesto about how to invigorate our democracy.

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America's Robotic Applause

Dennis Perrin | Posted 06.10.2008 | Media

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Dennis Perrin

It's one thing to be told that you're living in historic times. It's another to be told that not only must you happily appreciate this, you should applaud the fact, regardless of personal doubts.

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Both Made History, But One of Them Had to Win

Anne-Marie Slaughter | Posted 06.06.2008 | Politics

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Anne-Marie Slaughter

The nastiness of Obama's supporters' reactions to Hillary even in victory is another version of the politics he wants to end.

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