Marion Cunningham 
WASHINGTON, DC — The new president and the throng that turned out to cheer him and hear him today were on two very different missions. The crowd had come to celebrate. Obama had come to deliver a sober sermon. I arrived at the Capitol early, and as the morning progressed, and the time for the […]
January 20, 2009 | Posted in Inauguration Wire | Read more » 
Overwhelming. As I watch the coverage of the Inauguration of President Barack Obama, young and old, famous and not, they all say that one word over and over again. The sheer beauty of the day, the history of the first African American president, the spectacle of the dignified and orderly transition of power – it […]
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This afternoon, President Obama and the first lady escorted George and Laura Bush from the steps of the Capitol to a helicopter that took them to Texas. The two couples seemed as always to get along. In all the fanfare of today, this understated moment may have been overlooked by some, but the photos speak […]
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If he actually makes good on these words, and those that oppose such ideas purely out of political incentive or spite can be quelled, then maybe all the suffering of the last eight years may not have been in vain. Obviously for those who have lost family in unnecessary wars, who have lost friends in […]
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As I listened to President Obama’s speech today, his reflections on the individuals who throughout history have taken steps to improve their worlds struck me. As a humanity we have overcome war, genocide, inequality, disease, and so much more. And, ultimately it is individuals who have gathered together to make lasting change happen. So, today, […]
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People gathered all across America today to watch and celebrate the inauguration of the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama. Below is a slideshow capturing reactions around the country. Read more: Slideshow, Obama Inauguration Ceremony, Obama Inauguration, Obama Inauguration Day, Pictures, Barack Obama, Politics News Read full story
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Inauguration day! Gazillions of Americans descended on Washington. The rest of us were watching on TV or checking out streaming video on our computers. No one was paying attention to anything else. Every pundit in sight was nattering away all day long, as they will tomorrow and, undoubtedly, the next day about whatever comes to […]
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Hope, This Morning’s Dream Hope does not wait for a sign. Hope is the sign: Beckon courage. Soothe fear. Kindle passion. Build resolve. Gather every soul until we are a million strong, until we are enough. Hope moves fire and river and mountain and the weary feet of pilgrims, soldiers and dancers with tambourines . […]
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President Obama’s Inaugural Address, of his major speeches to date, was regrettably very much his flattest, in the disappointed estimation of this humble blogger. After the Boston 04 speech, his 07 announcement, the Iowa victory speech, the New Hampshire “Yes We Can” Speech, the Denver convention speech, and the Lincoln Park speeches — all A […]
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What if our new Mr. President channeled Slick Rick during his inaugural address? You wondered that, too? Well, you better listen. The guys talk cheap beer, flippin’ the bird, Eddy Curry’s shocking gay sex scandal and the dope rhyming of Beverly’s own Chi-Town Kids on their new song, “Blagojevich.” So help you God. Be sure […]
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