As the Examiner notes, in a campaign called "Yes Pecan," Ben and Jerry's will donate its proceeds from the sale of its butter pecan ice cream to Common Cause during the month of January. Additionally, the company will contribute … [Read more...]
Dear Obama,
It's easy to forget how much of a 'big deal' the presidency can be for the young. The NY Times collected some letters from kids in an Op Ed: Dear President Obama, I am small, quiet, smart. I love to swim and play basketball. My mom … [Read more...]
Bishop Gene Robinson to deliver invocation at Lincoln Memorial inaugural event
No, it's not THE INAUGURATION. And yes, Rick Warren is still doing that one. Still, this strikes me as, perhaps, recognition that the Warren thing was a misstep, and that they're trying to make amends. President-elect Barack … [Read more...]
Obama celebration in Allston. We’ve earned it.
We will be holding a Barack Obama inauguration party at The Kells, on Tuesday, January 20th, from 6.30PM on. Good cheer, a great mix of people, and big screen replays of the day's historic events. Best of all, no cover charge! Please join … [Read more...]
The Curious Case of the Missing Guvnah
The most likely is that she's auditioning for Catch Me if You Can. In the unlikely event that is not the case, it has also been suggested that she is brokering a truce in the Seattle hip hop wars from an undisclosed location, getting … [Read more...]
Patrick to Obama: don’t repeat our mistakes vis-a-vis the grassroots
It's a very important question, David. I usually am very private about my advice to the incoming administration ... but I said to some of the senior folks right after the election: don't make what we felt was an error here in … [Read more...]
Just seat Burris and be done with it
As soon as Blago was arrested, there was a flurry of activity around the eminently sensible idea of changing Illinois law to provide for a special election instead of a gubernatorial appointment to fill Obama's Senate seat. But that … [Read more...]
Obama May Nominate First Gay Navy Secretary
hat tip Ed Brayton. Newsweek is is reporting: ... that the president-elect is considering the appointment of the first openly gay chief of a military branch. Bill White, president of the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York, is … [Read more...]
Some Happy Memories of a Wonderful Year that Ended in Hope
I had the privilege and the pleasure of witnessing my first-ever Electoral College ritual. Our very own Elector, The Honorable Corinne Wingard (with whom I had served as co-coordinator for the Obama campaign in Western Mass), invited a … [Read more...]
Rick Warren: An Opportunity for a Teachable Moment?
It seems difficult to square Rick Warren's statements with a progressive agenda. There has been much discussion about the religious and social aspects of this issue. The Salem News (Mass.) has an excellent article providing … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 21
- 22
- 23
- 24
- 25
- …
- 71
- Next Page »