To truly be successful, this initiative must utilize the unique resources and identity of the faith community, while at the same time recognizing the indispensible role that government and public policy must play in tackling the root causes of poverty. truthout

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Oh yeah, baby! Finally! A Democratic candidate who doesn’t roll over and tremble at the appearance of the swiftboat assholes.

From Rolling Stone, via the New York Times:

It was not all about pop culture. When Mr. Wenner asked how Mr. Obama might respond to harsh attacks from Republicans, suggesting that Democrats have “cowered” in [...]]]> http://brazenlyliberal.com/blogs/wordpress/index.html/2008/06/25/obama-i-don%e2%80%99t-do-cowering/feed/ 0