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"If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible; who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time; who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer."  - President-elect Barack Obama

Nothing could be worse than the fear that one had given up too soon, and left one unexpended effort that might have saved the world. - Jane Addams

“Obama/Biden are running on the strongest platform for women’s rights of any major party in U.S. history”
-- Eleanor Smeal, President of Feminist Majority

Feminist Majority research:

From co-sponsoring and voting for the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and voting to increase the minimum wage to Affirmative Action for women and minority-owned small businesses, Obama and Biden have consistently taken positions to improve the status of working women. 

"Who's got the best ideas? Who's got the best instincts? Who's got the best ability to understand these challenges? Who's got the best supporting cast? The answer is Barack Obama and...that's why I'm here."

- Former President Bill Clinton

I forgot what it's like to listen to Bill Clinton speak.

The audio recording of Ms. Smith reading her essay is haunting. Her strength and courage - inspiring.  Hear it on the  link below.

All Things Considered, October 28, 2008 · The charges Monday against two neo-Nazi skinheads accused of plotting to kill Barack Obama drew attention to law enforcement's simmering concerns over how white supremacists are reacting to the possibility of a black president.

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96227586

"On Wednesday, we learned from Politico that the Republican National Committee had spent $150,000 on clothes and accessories to outfit Sarah Palin and her family. Whoa, I thought. Now that is a whole lot of flag pins. So, what kind of campaign duds would a cool 150 grand actually buy you?