Chris Sacca's 'What is Left?'
Chris Sacca's tale of a road trip to the Rockies for some relaxation and a bit of Obama campaigning. His story takes a turn and becomes a very personal account of self exploration.
colorofchange.org
colorOfChange asked their members to describe what Obama's election meant to them and how they participated in the campaign. The responses are shown and a map shows their location.
There are some really inspiring stories here.
The Root
Alice Walker pens this heartfelt open letter to Barack Obama from the perspective of a black person from the Southern US.
Roadkill Refugee
A guest post from someone who has known Barack a long time and can speak for his character and dedication.
eastside93
A longtime Obama supporter explains why he ended up not actually voting for Barack Obama when the big moment came.
TomDispatch
Tom Engelhardt sets the stage for Rebecca Solnit's article on the Jubilant Birth of the Obama Era. This is an essay on the political and social atmosphere that existed to make possible the election of Barack Obama.
Joi Ito
An observation of the election event and the Obama presidency by web savvy Japanese author Joichi Ito.
These are some stories of hope and optimism that we have found insightful and inspiring. Each one speaks of a unique observation on the events surrounding the November 4th presidential election of Barack Obama or reflections on the reactions since.
We are very interested in additional perspectives on this ever-evolving journey as it unfolds. If you have written or have read something which you feel contributes to this experience, please send us the URL below.