The Freeway Blogger: Free Speech in Action

Grassroots political activism

Obama’s “bitter” comment in context

Context is crucial
As usual, Senator Obama was giving a thoughtful response to a question posed. As someone who attended the San Francisco fundraiser, David Coleman posted a long contextual explanation at The Huffington Post detailing Obama’s full remarks. A supporter said that some of them were going to Pennsylvania to campaign for the senator and [...]

Springsteen endorses Obama

At his web site, Bruce “The Boss” Springsteen writes of his support for Senator Barack Obama
Dear Friends and Fans:
LIke most of you, I’ve been following the campaign and I have now seen and heard enough to know where I stand. Senator Obama, in my view, is head and shoulders above the rest.
He has the depth, [...]

White-haired, Southern women for Obama

White-haired women speaking for themselves

Obama: CNN Compassion Forum

On bitterness, divine intervention, abortion:

On Reverend Wright, Isalm, and Poverty:

Obama with Veterans in PA

Obama graciously accepts flag lapel pin from disabled vet

Obama explains how the Veteran Affairs Committee works, currently, under the Bush Administration and how he intends to change it.

Clinton supporters reject Clinton’s attacks

Barack Obama is NOT an elitist!

Will Obama get the Colbert ‘bump’?

Michelle Obama, poised, smart, funny, and beautiful, appeared on The Colbert Report.