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Category: Politics

  • How Does Obama’s 2008 Speech On Race Hold Up Today?

    Sam Sanders did a great NPR piece this morning on then Senator Barack Obama’s race speech, which took place 12 years ago today. The radio piece is definitely worth a listen. LISTEN HERE I’m going to rewatch the speech today. What a moment that was! March 18, 2008:  

  • Thank you, Mayor Pete!

    I’m a big fan of Mayor Pete Buttigieg and his husband, Chasten Buttigieg. Last night, Pete dropped out of the 2020 race for POTUS, but he has left an indelible mark on the 2020 primary and on the future of the Democratic Party. Bravo, Mayor Pete! Fair winds and following seas ahead!

  • America, 2019

    America, 2019

    What back to school looks like in 2019, courtesy of Sandy Hook Promise.

  • Hero

    This is the face of bravery. My children and my children’s children and their children will know the name Dr. Christine Blasey Ford.

  • Hillary Was Right

    Oy. I just rewatched this video from the 2016 campaign. Hillary Clinton was right. Oh, so right. Spot on. OY!