(on evangelicals, Rick Warren, and the meaning of that choice... - promoted by poligirl)
There has already been a lot of discussion regarding President - Elect Obama's choice of Rick Warren to give the invocation at the inauguration. But I feel like I have a responsibility to add my voice to the chorus. I'll explain why below.
While the passage of Proposition 8 in California marred an otherwise electrifying election night, new polling released by Newsweek is the latest indicator that we are making progress on the issue of LGBT rights.
Here's some events from the Center for Repsonsible Poltics, on the Election, Prop 8, the Progressive Blueprint and our Mandate. Check out what's in your area!
First up:
Release of Change for America: A Progressive Blueprint for the 44th President
November 12, 2008, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Change for America: A Progressive Blueprint for the 44th President is a framework to help the next administration steer the government in a new, more progressive direction. In conjunction with the release, we are hosting a series of exciting panels on economic policy, national security, democracy, and climate change led by the authors of the book.
Well, there's the celebration out of the way. I know people all across the country are excited and celebrating. I'd like to join, but I'm afraid after the last 8 years of nightmare, all I can do is relax a little and be a bit relieved. The reality is, we have a whole heck of a lot of work in front of us and the election by itself changes almost nothing.
