Andrew Sullivan makes the case that now is the time for progressives to rally to President Obama, given his achievements and the political system as it exists (rather than as we might want it to be): [G]iven the enormity of what he … [Read more...]
Archives for January 29, 2012
Crowdsource This: Stand for Children’s Ballot Initiative
By now, most people have heard about the lawsuit questioning the constitutionality of Stand for Children's ballot initiative "An Act to Promote Excellence in the Public Schools." One part of the lawsuit challenges the Attorney General's … [Read more...]
Update – 26 cities join Solidarity Sunday – New York, Boston, and Philadelphia and 22 more, and growing!!
This photo was not taken in Egypt. This photo was not taken in Syria. This is the front of the Oakland YMCA where marchers took refuge from CS gas. Reportedly, even a pregnant medic was batoned. What was the march about? Seeking to … [Read more...]