I'm only on page three so far of this article about the Obama's marriage. I thought it would be gossipy but so far, it's fascinating. I really admire Michelle Obama (yes, yes, I admire Pres. Obama too) and their candid answers really are illuminating. Anyway, would love to hear others' thoughts on the piece.

Quoted: It’s modern. It’s a formidable brand. And it’s a continuing negotiation between two strong-minded individuals.

Yes - well said! The EJ movement lost in a big way w/ Jone's resignation.

Quoted: Politics aside, the resignation of Van Jones is a setback for the environmental justice movement. Activism, community organizing, expression of local interests, and development of indigenous leadership has always been where EJ is at its best. In fact, Jones is a latecomer to that activism, not the leader of it. The limitation of the environmental justice movement has been its decentralization, limited policy agenda, and lack of access of government power.

this is disgusting - and just goes to show that the attacks on van jones are one part of a larger racist campaign (and a campaign against green jobs). the crazies will not stop at tearing down van jones...

Great blog post by Pramila! And, all the content is good - but immediately relevant is the piece about Mallahan (running for Seattle Mayor) - his comments make me very worried and provide yet another reason for me to vote for Nickels.

Quoted: The day that Barack Obama was elected President of the United States, a conversation began in the news media: Now that we have a black President, aren't we done discussing issues of race in America?

YES WE CAN!

Quoted: Dem leaders aim to lock in 230 'yes' votes. With a vote on sweeping climate change
legislation just hours away, Democrats are scrambling for support – and feeling confident that they’ll have enough to pass the bill.

Read more: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0609/24232.html#ixzz0JYWx6YTV&C

wow.

Quoted: WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department said on Tuesday it had contacted the social networking service Twitter to urge it to delay a planned upgrade that would have cut daytime service to Iranians

exciting news!!!

quoted: President Barack Obama chose federal appeals judge Sonia Sotomayor to become the nation's first Hispanic Supreme Court justice on Tuesday, praising her as "an inspiring woman" with both the intellect and compassion to interpret the Constitution wisely.

uh. Ya. York you are an idiot.

too many good ones to pick a favorite

Quoted: DAY 99: President Obama is relieved to find out that no one really pays attention to a president's second 100 days in office.