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Let me begin by saying that my purpose for writing this is not to present my opinion on whether or not the United States should strike the Assad regime in Syria. I am unable to do that at this time because I have not completed the painstaking task of formulating said opinion. Therefore, this is not a persuasion piece written in hopes of convincing others to agree with one side…

In honor of the 50th anniversary of the “I Have a Dream” speech at the March on Washington, it should be on everyone’s to-do list to take a few moments and sit with Dr. King’s empowering and illuminating words today. To that end, we’re sharing the full video and text of the speech here at theLeftAhead to do our small part towards nurturing collective reflection. The march towards justice continues….

President Obama made an impromptu statement today in the White House briefing room reflecting on the Trayvon Martin case.   #JusticeForTrayvon Source: The White House on YouTube

A Brief Social Media Chronology presented by theLeftAhead Body in NYC, heart with @WendyDavisTexas today as she stands up for women on the #txlege senate floor. Thank you Wendy! #SB5 — Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) June 25, 2013 This is what a governor looks like. @WendyDavisTexas #SB5 #txlege — Ted James (@tedjames) June 25, 2013 Something special is happening in Austin tonight: http://t.co/RpbnCbO6zw #StandWithWendy — Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 26, 2013…

My dad had dual American and British citizenship. He was born in Detroit, Michigan to working class British parents but then moved back to England when he was five years old. When he turned 18, he was enlisted in the British Royal Navy where he served on the British Destroyer Virago during World War II and his ship was part of the fleet flanking the coast of Normandy Beach during…

Author’s Note: I wrote the following words ten years ago today. I wrote them in a journal that I still possess and still reflect back on often. I wrote them late in the afternoon right here in San Antonio, sitting in a corner booth at Bombay’s Bicycle Club. I wrote them with a great deal of sadness. I wrote them with a great deal of determination. Today, the President of…

Four More Years!     Video Source: Barack Obama on YouTube Featured Image Source: Happy Nostalgia on Flickr

Am I better off than I was four years ago? If President Obama is reelected, will I be better off in four years than I am today? These questions seem to be at the center of the choice that has been presented to the American electorate to be decided tomorrow. From my perspective, I would have to unequivocally say yes to both. One might assume that I easily came to…

You only live once, vote Obama. #YOLOVO     Video Source: DepartmentOfFunGraphs on YouTube Featured Image Source: Why Obama Now

You only live once, vote Obama. #YOLOVO     Video Source: Barack Obama on YouTube Featured Image Source: Barack Obama on YouTube

The cast of The West Wing reunites in this political ad for Michigan Supreme Court candidate Bridget Mary McCormack.     Video Source: Bridget Mary McCormack on YouTube Featured Image Source: Michigan Radio

Since the announcement last Saturday of Paul Ryan as Mitt Romney’s running mate, various news outlets including The New York Times have reported that Ryan cites Rage Against the Machine among his favorite bands. As expected, many followers of the message behind Rage Against the Machine’s music have found this rather curious given Ryan’s political ideology. Last night, in a Rolling Stone op-ed piece, Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom…