Bang the Drum

rants and ramblings of a political junkie

The Fierce Urgency of Now

By Karoli August 27, 2008 Barack Obama, Election 2008 No Comments

This has been my theme since last week when I attended the funeral of our friends’ daughter, a bright shining star who suffered from Cystic Fibrosis, diagnosed at age two.…

Bill Moyers Keynote: A Must-Watch

By Karoli June 9, 2008 Notes No Comments

Bill Moyers is one of my heroes. This video is a must-watch whether you are a blogger or a political junkie or simply a citizen of what you believe to…

Obama and Black America

By Karoli June 6, 2008 Barack Obama, Election 2008 No Comments

Baratunde Thurston’s wonderful op-ed for The Independent in the UK: I was not alone in my outsider perspective. Many black Americans have a different take on America. The attacks of…