Courtney Martin

Obama has made a point of appointing a diverse group of thinkers to his cabinet. But what about the diversity of opinion outside the White House?

The incoming first lady is poised to make veterans’ affairs one of her top issues — and we could all take a cue from her.

Though we are sometimes too cool for our own good, the youth of America are also naive enough to hope. That’s a good thing.

It’s not campaign ads or talking heads that have the greatest power to reach undecided voters who flip on the TV. It’s five women who chat on comfy couches every morning.

It’s almost refreshing to have the media and our elected leaders finally focus on average Americans’ biggest concern — not terrorism or the culture war, but meeting basic financial needs.

Sarah Palin’s role in McCain’s campaign is to reinforce traditional ideas of masculinity and femininity.

While it’s great that young people are so excited about the Democratic candidate this year, progressives need to focus on encouraging young activists to do non-Obama-centric work.

What am I to make of my commitment to not participate in a sexist, historically racist institution when my own gay friends are rushing to the altar?

Liberals need to understand that Obama can never live up to his golden image — but they should still hold him accountable for the campaign promises he’s made.