Obama Hope

The World Breaths a Sigh of Relief as America's Light Goes Back On

Rob Kall | Posted 12.06.2008 | Politics


Rob Kall

Looking at the faces of the people in the crowd, as Obama gives his first speech as president-elect, I see a hope that beams bright, a hope that does not stop at red or blue state borders.

Two Years of Inspiration

Deanie Mills | Posted 12.05.2008 | Home


Deanie Mills

I have never seen a more exciting demonstration of democracy in action than what I have witnessed in the past two years, since I first read both of Obama's books and signed on as a volunteer.

Inspiration Comes to Ohio

Hilary Lambert | Posted 12.04.2008 | Home


Hilary Lambert

This morning I saw Barack Obama speak on the steps of the Ohio statehouse. I finally understood something. I felt things I don't think I've ever felt.

Ad Wars Finale: Courage and Experience vs Hope and Unity

Michael Hughes | Posted 12.03.2008 | Home


Michael Hughes

McCain and Obama aired television ads this past weekend that emphasized themes that have been the backbone of their campaigns from the outset. Obama ...

Oberlin Volunteer Canvasses Neighbor-to-Neighbor

Monica Klein | Posted 12.01.2008 | Home


Monica Klein

The local middle school in Kathy Rednaur's old town used to call Child Abuse Services on her every few months. Eventually, she picked up and moved her...

An All-American Obama Nation (VIDEO)

Hilary Beard | Posted 12.01.2008 | Home


Hilary Beard

The McCain/Palin campaign has engaged in an abominable campaign of painting Obama and his backers as "un-American." But Obama's supporters know that the candidate personifies the American dream.

Voters Haven't Given Up On American Dream

Lisa Solod Warren | Posted 11.28.2008 | Home


Lisa Solod Warren

The last time we had spoken, Richard had been a clear undecided. Intelligent, thoughtful and torn he was also a man clearly down on his luck and looking for a way out.

Howard Zinn Will Vote For Obama But Says Direct Action is Needed

The Real News | Posted 11.23.2008 | Politics


The Real News

"Obama will not fulfill that potential for change unless he is enveloped by a social movement, which is angry enough, powerful enough, [and] insistent enough"

In Tucson, Diversity Marks Congressman's Debate Watch Party

Jean Vickers | Posted 10.31.2008 | Home


Jean Vickers

Sitting in Tucson's 7th District Representative Raul Grijalva's campaign office watching the first presidential debate, one is struck by the variety of the individuals in the room. Beyond the marked ethnic diversity, there was generational diversity.

Barack Obama And The Hope Of Audacity

Robert Kuttner | Posted 09.19.2008 | Home


Robert Kuttner

Obama, in his books and speeches, has been almost obsessed with the idea that people are sick of partisan bickering. Yet he also has claimed the identity of a resolute progressive. Can he be both?

Sam Stein

McCain's New Ad: "Beautiful" Words Won't Improve Your Life

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 07.16.2008 | Politics


The McCain campaign is out with a new, minute long TV ad that is at once biographical and a not-too-subtle jab at Barack Obama. Starting with his mil...

Obama: "Hope And Anger Go Hand And Hand"

AP | BETH FOUHY | Posted 04.23.2008 | Politics


WASHINGTON, Pa. — Democratic Sen. Barack Obama on Tuesday dismissed a voter's suggestion that when Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton called him elitis...