On the Shoulders of Giants

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 »

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Glenn LaBauve
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by Glenn LaBauve - Nov. 29, 2008

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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