Change We Can Believe In

One Year After Obama's Election: Still Smarter...Than The Alternative

Chris Weigant | Posted 11.05.2009 | Politics


Chris Weigant

What puts this first year in perspective for me is that: Obama may not be smarter than all of us, but he sure is smarter by a long shot than McCain would have been. And that, for now, is enough for me.

Obama's Off To A Very Good Start

William Bradley | Posted 11.04.2009 | Politics


William Bradley

I think Obama's off to a very good start. But let's not clear space on Mount Rushmore yet. Just as I didn't think he deserved the Nobel, I don't think that Obama's very good start equates to a great presidency.

Calling Mr. Smith, Not Mr. Rogers

Dan Siegel | Posted 10.22.2009 | Politics


Dan Siegel

We are starved for a leader who can express righteous indignation against the corrupt forces who have emptied the public purse while bidding for the powers that be.

Gays To Obama: "If Not Now, When?"

Chris Weigant | Posted 07.18.2009 | Politics


Chris Weigant

The political reality is that -- especially for contentious issues -- there is a very small window for presidents to get things done.

Pay-To-Play: Inauguration Tickets, Only $12,500 Each!

Chris Weigant | Posted 02.07.2009 | Politics


Chris Weigant

This doesn't sound a whole lot like "change we can believe in." This sounds more like same-old-same-old cronyism and pay-to-play.

2008: What Will We Tell The Children?

Dr. Judith Rich | Posted 01.30.2009 | Living


Dr. Judith Rich

Pull up a chair and settle in while I spin a yarn about 2008. The story actually begins 20 years into the future (visualize a clock advancing rapidly...

Rick Warren is NOT Change We Can Believe In

Joanne Bamberger | Posted 01.23.2009 | Politics


Joanne Bamberger

People don't like to use the word, but "bigot" seems to fit the way Rick Warren operates. When it comes to religion, it's his way or the highway.

Barack Obama and the God of Love

Harriet Rossetto | Posted 12.25.2008 | Living


Harriet Rossetto

If Obama's vision of hope and unity is to take root, each one of us must struggle to integrate ourselves by maintaining those thoughts, attitudes and actions that connect us.

Is Obama Screwing His Base with Rahm Emanuel Selection?

Stephen Zunes | Posted 12.12.2008 | Politics


Stephen Zunes

It is unclear how serious of a blow Obama's selection of Rahm Emanuel as Chief-of-Staff is to those who hoped that Obama might actually steer the country in a more progressive direction.

(R)Evolution -- We All Want to Change Your Head

Suzette Standring | Posted 12.11.2008 | Politics


Suzette Standring

This new multi-cultural, interracial, eco-green, techno-savvy, globally-minded young generation has made history.

Gotta Be There At Invesco Field

Calvin Gipson | Posted 09.12.2008 | Home


Calvin Gipson

Yes, I admit I'm caught up in Obamamania. I have been one of the fans (as the McCain campaign likes to describe me) ever since I saw Obama speak in January at Denver University.

New Obama Book On Policy Coming Out This Fall

AP | HILLEL ITALIE | Posted 09.11.2008 | Politics


NEW YORK — Whether they like him or oppose him, readers want to hear more about Barack Obama. "The Obama Nation," an anti-Obama book written by...