Opinion
History is (still) counting on us
January 29, 2009On Nov. 3, 2004 – the day following George W. Bush’s re-election as president – I wrote a letter to some of my closest friends and comrades. The tone of that letter was quite somber, reflecting...
Read moreOPINION: A nuke free world?
January 29, 2009When a fully loaded aircraft crash-landed on the river Hudson without loss of life, the people emerging from the plane appeared to walk on water.
Read moreA day to remember: The inauguration of the 44th President of the United States of America
January 28, 2009It was a day to remember. The two million people, who showed up in Washington on Jan. 20, constituted a most important demonstration of the 21st century and symbolized the start of a new era in...
Read morePeople’s banquet says, Yes we did it!
January 24, 2009CHICAGO – Over a 100 friends, supporters and staff of this newspaper celebrated the heroic efforts made by local election activists in the historic campaign of President Obama at the Parthenon restaurant here on Jan. 11,...
Read more“Milk” still gives us hope
January 24, 2009The fight for justice, the fight for equality, and the passion to stand up for hope and change were themes racing through my head after seeing “Milk,” directed by Gus Van Sant.
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