Take Back America Archives

One of the things I hoped for when Michelle Obama spoke at the Democratic convention, was that she would introduce Americans to the America that she came from and the America that was the setting of her story. One of the biggest shames in this campaign is the lack of any discussion of the reality that we don't all live in the same America. It's one reality that both progressives and conservatives must grapple with between now and November, and beyond.

At the Denver convention, Sen. Barack Obama gave a very fine acceptance speech, but not a great one. Winning the battle against conservatism requires going beyond personality and empathy and clearly—and extremely briefly—stating the case for progressive reform.