Jimmy Carter: Obama’s Human Rights Opportunity

Yes he can.

Senator Kennedy vs. Hillary Clinton On Flag Burning & The First Amendment

“If we set the precedent of limiting the First Amendment, in order to protect the sensibilities
of those who are offended by flag burning, what will we say the next time someone is offended
by some other minority view, or by some other person’s exercise of the freedom the Constitution
is supposed to protect?” – Senator Edward M. [...]

Samantha Power Not A Wrap

Although it seemed she might be, she ain’t.

The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

It really won’t.

Mos Def For President

The Obligatory Thank You Note For The Obama Presidency

We all hate writing them, but mine are heartfelt. Here are mine for an Obama presidency.
First and foremost thank you George W. Bush.  Without you things could not have gotten so horrible that a mixed race man with a dark-skinned wife could become President.
Thank you Hillary Clinton for beginning to run a racially tinged campaign [...]

“If Our Children Should Live To See The Next Century . . . What Change Will They See”

So tonight, let us ask ourselves — if our children should live to see the next century; if my daughters should be so lucky to live as long as Ann Nixon Cooper, what change will they see? What progress will we have made?
This is our chance to answer that call. – President-Elect Barack Obama acceptance [...]

Fly Like A Butterfly Sting Like A Bee

That is what Obama has done to perfection. Took a page from Muhammad Ali.
Now we just need that knockout.

Fugees and A Tribe Called Quest accompanying music video:

I love this track.

Join Obama’s Rhythm Nation

It’s kind of amazing how watching Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation, and reading the lyrics, makes you think of the Obama campaign message

Watch the video, get motivated, and join Obama’s rhythm nation of hope.
Janet reminds us that hope can be sexy.

With music by our side
To break the color lines
Lets work together
To improve [...]

Thoughts On Canvassing In South Philadephia

Canvassing yesterday in south Philly was amazing. In contrast to my my trip to a more suburban part of Penn. targeted at swing voters, this trip was geared directly at making sure Obama supporters go to the polls.
We were sent to a low-income black community with how to vote materials, and [...]