Presidential Election

A Contrarian Open Letter to Black America

Michael Fauntroy | Posted 12.06.2008 | Politics


Michael Fauntroy

The reality of politics and race are such that having a black president will mean little if there are no changes in the material conditions of Black America.

History on Cuba - Hidden in Plain View - In Florida's Election Returns

Sarah Stephens | Posted 12.06.2008 | Politics


Sarah Stephens

In the election returns, hidden in plain view, is license for President-elect Obama to fundamentally rethink U.S. policy toward Cuba and expand on his incremental approach.

Election Morning 2008

Jill Robinson | Posted 12.06.2008 | Living


Jill Robinson

Being pleased to make this vote, this connection with my land again will stay with me for as long as what forever might be.

African Americans vs Gay Americans?

Judy Wieder | Posted 12.06.2008 | Politics


Judy Wieder

It looks like I still have a lot of work left to do, a lot of marching and protesting--even though I did that already for others and they're not doing the same for me.

What Do We Do Now?

Av Sinensky | Posted 12.06.2008 | Politics


Av Sinensky

For the first time in my life I got a glimpse into what it must have felt like for my grandparents in 1948: to witness with their own eyes the realization of an impossible dream.

America Awakens

Stephen H. Dinan | Posted 12.06.2008 | Politics


Stephen H. Dinan

Obama is our country's better nature: A blend of the best of our world's cultures, Made real as a divine gift, so that we each better remember who we are, and what we can yet become.

Environmental Groups Congratulate Obama on Victory

Maura Judkis | Posted 12.06.2008 | Green


Maura Judkis

Among the many celebrating Barack Obama's victory today are environmentalists. Here's what some have to say:

On Obama, Race and the End of the Southern Strategy

Simon Rosenberg | Posted 12.06.2008 | Politics


Simon Rosenberg

Following the Iowa caucuses, I came away believing then, as I do now, that Obama's powerful voice that emerged that night had the potential to have a profound impact on America.

Crossing Two Chasms at Once

Francine Hardaway | Posted 12.06.2008 | Politics


Francine Hardaway

I'm so glad to be alive. I'm wiped out by the last eight years, but I don't care. Some things are bigger than I am, and bigger than life, and I just lived to see one of them. Toot, 'ya did good.

Obama's Branding Genius

John Tepper Marlin | Posted 12.06.2008 | Business


John Tepper Marlin

AdAge announced today that yesterday, November 4, is the most significant day for marketers in the history of the world.

What Obama Needs To Do First: Make Clear How Bad It Is

Henry Blodget | Posted 12.06.2008 | Business


Henry Blodget

If President-Elect Obama were an incoming CEO, he would now be preparing for a massive write-off of the mountains of rotted junk buried on the company's balance sheet and an announcement that recovery will take a long, long time.

A New Deal for America? Yes We Can!

Matthew Stein | Posted 12.06.2008 | Green


Matthew Stein

It has been estimated that we could fund the changes necessary to turn our world around by shifting just 1/6th of the world's military budget into programs that support energy efficiency.

The Obama Victory: America Enters the Energy Future

Frances Beinecke | Posted 12.06.2008 | Green


Frances Beinecke

An advocate for the environment will be the next US president. We may be eight years late, but America is finally poised to enter the 21st century.

This Week in Blackness Episode 12: President-Elect OBAMA

Elon James White | Posted 12.06.2008 | Politics


Elon James White

The Brooklyn Comedy Company is proud to present its 12th installment of the web series. Comedian Elon James White has a few spaztastic moments after hearing of the Obama win.

An Open Letter to Our Next President

Bill Chameides | Posted 12.06.2008 | Green


Bill Chameides

America's infrastructure is aging. The time to rebuild has come, but the need to bolster our infrastructure also presents a great opportunity to ramp up renewable energy sources.

Renewed Hope for Peace

Steven Crandell | Posted 12.06.2008 | Politics


Steven Crandell

Nuclear Age Peace Foundation President David Krieger is drafting a special First 100 Days program. Dr. Krieger has already completed a briefing for the new president.

How to Come Down From Euphoria

Harry Shearer | Posted 12.06.2008 | Politics


Harry Shearer

President-Elect Obama is clearly a very smart guy and a very good politician. Unlike the last Dem with those credentials, he's also exceedingly disciplined. Those qualities will come up against a couple of very major problems.

The Morning After

Jan Herman | Posted 12.06.2008 | Media


Jan Herman

It is the Journal, in a column this morning by Thomas Frank, an addition to the Journal's opinion pages to balance all the resident right-wingers, that puts Obama's victory in proper perspective.

Pro-Choice Victories in the 2008 Election

Nancy Keenan | Posted 12.06.2008 | Politics


Nancy Keenan

Last night, while standing just a few feet from the podium from which our next pro-choice president spoke, I was overcome with pride and emotion.

Obama Win Helps Tech, Could Hurt Hollywood

Art Brodsky | Posted 12.06.2008 | Media


Art Brodsky

From top to bottom, the Obama/Biden plan has just about everything the tech/Internet industry could ask for. But Hollywood is at a crossroads as it decides how to leverage its usual influence within a Democratic administration.

A Plea to President-elect Obama: Adoption is the Option

Richard C. Thompson | Posted 12.06.2008 | Living


Richard C. Thompson

During your acceptance speech last night, which was a great and compassionate one, you told your daughters that you are getting them a puppy for the White House. Adoption is the option.

Paris Notebook: Slumber Party for Obama

Elizabeth Bard | Posted 12.06.2008 | Politics


Elizabeth Bard

I did not fully understand the power of our inspired cliche; until I moved to a place - even one as civilized as France - where they are not born with it .

Defying Gravity

Jon Klane | Posted 12.06.2008 | Politics


Jon Klane

I'm experiencing something unbelievable, transformational, surreal. It occurs to me that the last time I had this feeling was on the morning of 9/11. Only this time, the towers are going back up.

Yes We Did! But There Is a Lot More to Do

Mitchell Bard | Posted 12.06.2008 | Politics


Mitchell Bard

Obama has not hit a home run; he has merely earned the right to step into the batter's box.

Joy, Cautious Optimism Permeate Arab Media

Magda Abu-Fadil | Posted 12.06.2008 | Politics


Magda Abu-Fadil

"Americans Chose Change" was the striking blue headline in Wednesday's An-Nahar daily of Lebanon.