“Powers of Empathy”
Steve Silberman directed my attention to this short and wonderful article by Wyatt Mason on the Harper’s site. It’s a quick read with a delightful twist at the end.
Barack Obama
Obama event in Oakland 9/16
Oakland Rocks for Change Please come join us for this star-studded evening of Music for Change. Oakland Rocks for Change is sponsored by Music for Democracy. Proceeds will be used to support Obama and other progressive candidates in tight races across the nation. The choice is clear, the stakes are high, THE TIME TO ACT … Read more
Obama rumor control
Have you heard weird scary shit about Barack Obama? It’s probably a lie. Check the rumors here.
Obama thanks Clinton
From Barack Oama’s web site, this message of thanks to Hillary Clinton: Obviously, I am thrilled and honored to have Senator Clinton’s support. But more than that, I honor her today for the valiant and historic campaign she has run. She shattered barriers on behalf of my daughters and women everywhere, who now know that … Read more
Dylan endorses Obama!
From The Times (London): Dylan gives a ringing endorsement to Mr Obama, the first ever black presidential candidate, claiming he is “redefining the nature of politics from the ground up”. See also the full-length Dylan interview from which that news was extracted.