Senator Obama comes from a rich tradition of peoples who have fought and died for freedom in the Americas and in the broader Atlantic world. Yes, Obama's campaign was sophisticated and run on a base of youthful energy. Most of the tactics of this campaign however were borrowed from prior social movements, including the civil rights and labor movements, the women's movement and old-school political campaigning. Full Story »
Posted by Dwight Rousu
This well written analysis of the election ties the event into the giants of past politics in the United States. The placing of the election event in the history of progressive social politics is well done.
"The martyrs and marchers worked to tear down the walls that kept us apart. Now Obama has access to the bridge to bring us together. More »
No movement begins with the day it wins, there are countless souls lost and forgotten and Ortiz causes us to pause and remember the good fight that brought "overnight, out of nowhere" victory.
Lincoln and Roosevelt were both seen as divisive reformers, yet they were able to go on to greatness. My prayers are that Obama will rise to the challange.
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