Hope

The following is taken from American Mythos, by Robert Wuthnow:
[R]eflection goes beyond cynicism. It requires probing deeper into the narratives about individuality and success on which [the American] way of life is based. Reflection requires considering the story critically, thinking about what kind of message is being presented, and knowing what kind of society the [...]

The American Creed

On November 4, 2008, President-elect Barack Obama delivered a historic speech from Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois, declaring victory after a long campaign for the White House. Rhetorically, the speech was, in my opinion, not just a breath of fresh air but a drive up to the mountains after living in Los Angeles your [...]

The Pragmatics of Hope

“Not only do we hope for a better country, not only do we hope for a better Rhode Island, but we also work for it …it’s that ingredient, hope, that will put us over the top …[Dr. King] said I know that it’s hard, but remember this, ‘the arc of the moral universe is long, [...]