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Post-racial? No, Not Yet -- So Let's Get to Work

I shed tears last night as I stood with thousands in Chicago's Grant Park cheering our new President-elect Obama, contrasting that with crowds' hatred and bigotry I experiences more than 40 years a
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An Open Door For Change

Yesterday's election represents a watershed moment in the life and history of our country.
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I Am Barack Obama

Whenever John McCain and Sarah Palin would ask: "Who is Barack Obama?" I would cringe. The implication to me was pretty clear. Obama is an outsider. Obama is not your typical American.
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A Brief Observation on Your First Morning as President-Elect

Whether installed by election, by hereditary right, or by power of arms, of all the rulers humankind has ever had, none is so venerated or cited or-and this is important-none so forgiven by history
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As the World Watches

Good morning! After an extensive media coverage of the U.S. elections, it was great to wake up to history!
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'A Black Man Would Never Be President'

When I was a kid I remember hearing and declaring that I could be anything I wanted to be, which included being the president of the United States.
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Thrilled at Last to Be Thrilled to Vote

At 6:30 a.m., my 7-year-old daughter wakes me. "Mommy! Is it time to vote?"
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Video and Petition: A Prayer and Pledge for President-elect Obama

Dear Mr. President-elect Obama: I want personally to offer you my prayers as you embark on the enormous challenge of leading our country in a time of great crisis and crossroads. While our ultimate hope is our faith in God, we also have high hopes for your administration.
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Vote in Sojourners' Election Issues Poll

Sojourners is interested in hearing about the issues you care most about in this historic election. Take the quick poll and find out how others voted as well.

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Still Hungry

This weekend I found myself irritable, tired, and hungry. Not hungry for food, but with an ache in my spirit. A burdensome kind of discontent not easily soothed by quick fixes.
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