Patrick Leahy Asks Vermonters for a 6th Term as U.S. Senator

One of the U.S. Senate's most effective leaders for progressive change is Vermont's Patrick Leahy. He's an early and steadfast opponent of the misguided War in Iraq; a stalwart defender of human rights abroad and civil rights at home; a leader in the fight for improved childhood nutrition; and a champion for sound environmental policies.

Leahy is also one of the strongest supporters of President Obama's economic recovery policies. And unlike so many of the weak-kneed and knee-jerked, the unflappable Leahy is pushing for the establishment of a Truth Commission on the treacherous lead up to the Iraq War.

The 69 year old is asking Vermonters for a sixth term as their senator. And why shouldn't he?

Link: Leahy for Vermont

The GOP Healthcare Policy in 1 Word: BOO!

Americans United for Change has a new ad out on health care -- and it's a hoot!

It's called The Republican Healthcare Horror Show in which classic horror movie scenes are intermixed with GOP-FOX's retread fearmongering talking points. It's quite funny and, pathetically, true.

The Republican Healthcare Horror Show (Video)

New America's (Ethnic) Media

NAM Awards in Atlanta Spotlight Ethnic Media (New America Media, 6.5.09)

The 2009 National Ethnic Media Awards on June 4, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia brought ethnic media together to celebrate the new face of American journalism in the 21st Century, with ethnic media more powerful and integrated into American society.

“Today, ethnic media are on the same stage holding hands together,” said Rong Xiaoqing, a reporter from New York Singtao Daily, in her acceptance speech. “When we are separated, we are just Chinese media, Indian media or Latino media, but together, we really form the new America media!”

2009 National Ethnic Media Awards Winners

Jon Stewart Rips FOXNews' Silly Coverage of Obama's Historic Cairo Speech

President Obama Speaks to the Muslim World from Cairo, Egypt

"A New Beginning" -- The President gives a speech in Cairo, Egypt, outlining his personal commitment to engagement with the Muslim world, based upon mutual interests and mutual respect, and discusses how the United States and Muslim communities around the world can bridge some of the differences that have divided them.


Link: Text of President Obama's remarks at Cairo University - 6.4.09