Obama
Thoughts About Electoral Work and Movement Building
Capitalist democracy sucks as a method of change. Yet people in the U.S. must probably exhaust it as an avenue before they look to other more severe methods of change.
March Against NJ Cross-Burning for Asian/Latino Obama Supporters
from nyc indymedia
by Stanley W. Rogouski
300 people showing up for a march against racism in New York City would not be an impressive turnout. But in Hardwick New Jersey, which has only about 1500 people, it's a fifth of the population.
60 miles to the east in Union or Essex County New Jersey, a banner celebrating the victory of Barack Obama wouldn't have drawn very much attention. But in rural Warren County, where only 62% of the people voted for John McCain and Sarah Palin, it stood out.
The Winds of Change
There have been some interesting events of import the past few months.
Here are a few of the more noteworthy items. As a popular political refrain goes, it’s a time of change….
A Descent into the “Wings of Hell”
by asianamericanmovement
Barack Obama recently reversed the decision to release photos of American torture at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq. These pictures have been shown to members of the US Congress and have been described as a descent into “the wings of hell.”
“Hell, there could be even riots”
Lou Dobbs’ Worst Nightmare Comes True
by asianamericanmovement
Change We Can Truly, Deeply Believe In … or Not
