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November 5, 2008
Barack Obama's rise to the presidency means many things to many people, but no one doubts that it was an historic election. If you are celebrating, why? What does Obama's election mean to you?
November 3, 2008
Both the Republican and Democratic parties are feeling tense on the night before the election. Are you feeling anxious about the possible outcome?
October 24, 2008
During Colin Powell's recent appearance on 'Meet the Press', he made some interesting and bold comments concerning Muslims living in America. Are Americans ready to embrace Muslims as average Joes and Janes?
October 20, 2008
Pro-American, Anti-American, love for one's country... this election cycle has seen many accusations concerning patriotism and politics. Does any of it matter?
October 15, 2008
Polls are quoted by both American political parties to demonstrate how close, or far, the presidential race is becoming. Do you think such polls are accurate? Do you trust them?
October 8, 2008
Senator Obama is leading in the polls, but mainstream America still seems hesitant; he has a varied background and is not from 'small-town' America. Is race still an unspoken factor in the upcoming election?
September 29, 2008
Has the potential collapse of America's financial institutions shifted its standing in the world? Intellectual BHL believes the United States has lost some of its power in just a few days.
September 22, 2008
Attention is still on Wall Street, but with the government loaning billions of dollars to private financial institutions, questions must be asked. Are the bailouts meant to help the citizens, or are they meant to help the financial organizations? Who is the government prioritizing?
September 17, 2008
The government bail-out of America's failing financial institutions is unprecedented. Such a deep involvement of the government in private finances represents a paradigm shift-- are we moving towards a more Socialist system?
September 15, 2008
Newspapers are filled with headlines about collapsing financial institutions. The Dow Jones industrial average dropped 500 points today. The $ky is falling. Who is at fault, and how much government intervention should there be?
September 8, 2008
The internet has changed the way a political campaign is run, especially in activating young and new voters. But will young voters actually manifest their interest when it's time to go to the polls?
September 3, 2008
Is Sarah Palin's nomination empowering women, or is she merely a trophy VP? Why do so many other countries have women leaders except the U.S.?
August 28, 2008
Obama is the first African American presidential nominee. A milestone in American race relations?
August 27, 2008
Obama is giving his acceptance speech in a huge venue, with a performance by Bon Jovi. It's THE event. Is such a spectacle appropriate for someone who might be running a country--- or for someone who is only putting on a show?
August 25, 2008
Both the Republican and Democratic parties are talking about change, but what does that mean to you? What changes in America do you want to see come from this election?
August 20, 2008
Should the legal drinking age be lowered? You can vote at 18, and you can enlist in the armed forces at 18, but you can't drink liquour at 18.
August 13, 2008
Faith and the presidency: a deciding factor? Senator Obama and Senator McCain recently participated in a forum at Saddleback Church, answering Pastor Rick Warren's questions about their world views and moral beliefs. How important is faith in a presidential candidate? Should it be a factor?
August 11, 2008
China: partner or threat? The Olympics is a debut party for China to display its modernity. Should this apparent prowess be celebrated, or is China aiming to overtake the U.S. as a super power?
August 6, 2008
Should the border wall between the United States and Mexico come down? We asked some people at a recent Critical Mass bike gathering in San Francisco what they thought.
July 30, 2008
The American economy is suffering through slow times; how is it affecting you, and what effect does a weak American dollar have upon the world? Participants in the "Women Leaders of the World" program visited our office and joined the conversation.
July 28, 2008
Senator Obama's speech in Berlin was well-received by Europe; are Europeans trying to send the U.S. a message, and should Americans be listening?
July 21, 2008
The presidential candidates are at ends with their ideas of how to deal with Iran. To attack, or to talk?
July 16, 2008
Tension has been high between the United States and the Muslim world, if only for lack of clear communication. Is there a chance for a real dialogue with the Muslim world?
July 14, 2008
American foreign policy can have far-reaching effects all across the globe. Should Americans be listening to the international opinion of the upcoming election?
