Daily Kos: Taking on the System and the Prop 8 protests
A long and engaging look at politics, organizations and how things are changing. Prop 8 is the example, but the notion can apply to any cause.
Barack Obama Campaign Buttons Collection
I figured there'd be a ton. There were/are.
Countdown to Victory Blog
Video clips of the moment as CNN reveals Obama's win. I'm all teary-eyed again. (via themorningnews)
President Map – Election Results 2008 – The New York Times
This interactive visualization is most excellent. The voting shifts are particularly interesting, the ability to zoom gravy. (via Michael Surtees)
A list of rights and responsibilities of marriages in the United States
In case one might think marriage was just for folks that could procreate
The New York Times Store: The Obama cover
I went to 3 bookstores and each one of them were sold out of every single paper. I wanted this one. I hope I can get it (the store is currently getting hit hard)
The next President of the United States
Barack Obama
The Opportunity
"I want to vote for love and generosity and curiosity and open mindedness. The stuff of the young and inspired." Jake's note about the election to his 22 y.o. cousin. (via davidinmanhattan)
Candy Vote
Not just an excellent costume, a great way to get a child involved and a great way to engage the neighbors (via byrdhouse)
Op-Art – The Electoral Map – Interactive Feature
Chris Harris and Stephanie Chen make something extra pretty for the NYTimes.
I think the title of this article might be a turn off to some, but it is one of few pieces that bring new insight to a candidate I already respect
Why Barack Obama Is Winning
Apple is publicly opposing Proposition 8
and making a donation of $100,000 to the No on 8 campaign
Who the F@#k Are These No-Name Cable News Pundits?
I'm reminding myself to watch Comedy Central to chill the f@#k out. I caught this on The Daily Show last night and got a little tear in my eye, from laughter.
An intimate look at Obama
Follow the link here on Kottke and be sure to read the text and click "Show More Images" at the bottom of the page to reveal more images of Obama on the long trail. I know we're conditioned to not trust politicians, but I refuse, absolutely refuse, to believe that we cannot find goodness in this world.
Presidential Teas
Jack Chengs photo illustrations are phenomenal
Beastie Boys, Sheryl Crow, to rock for vote at Hara
October 30th. (This, and the Breeders/National playing this Thursday is one of the only perks to living in a swing-state during election)
Not McCain’s Friend
I've seen a few of these shirts online now. This one is the best design. (sidenote: just a few more weeks folks, and this will all be over)
DEVO, original line-up. In Akron Ohio. For Obama.
October 17 (via jockohomo)
Yes We Carve
Change Your Pumpkin, Change Your World
John McCain’s Record
I know, blah blah blah, politics schmolitics. But this site design is pretty awesomely strong. Paid for by Obama for America.
This is a better link for the Obama mobile application because it gives you some insight
Human perspective is always better than a press release.
Obama 08: Official iPhone and iPod Touch Application
Smartly done and very, very well made. (via daringfireball)
From the trenches. My friend Kim lays out her hopes and fears about the economy.
I can't pull a quote because there's so power that comes with her writing. Not a short read, there's lots of politics in there, but I think it's entirely moving and poignant.
A Conservative for Obama
One of the better opinion pieces I've read on the matter of being conservative, and why Barack is solid in this regard.
Ironic Sans: In a political campaign far, far away…
Some election levity for a moment.
Putting Lipstick on a Pig
Some choice quotes
Photographer’s Journal: Following Obama
Excellent narrated slideshow from the NYT. (via Deron at clusterflock)
Because of my journal entry, folks have commented and written in to ask where I got my bumpersticker
I purchased this one and cut it out from the blue background. It's tidy and small, yet still reads well from a distance.
Gallup
Have I mentioned how nice the new Gallup website design is? It's like a nice suit that you can wear for years.
Hague Williams, Perimeter
Flag design as part of the Temporary Allegiance project at the University of Illinois (via vvork)
Obama and McCain Tax Proposals – laid out in a very easy to understand way.
Required viewing for voters. (via Matt Haughey)
A different kind of yard sign
Dig 'em. (via Andrew Huff)
Variations of Optimism
Another link to Frank Chimero's work. This, for the Manifest Hope exhibition in Denver during the DNC.
Even Worseness: The Even-Worsening
Is Barack too fit to be president. The Wall Street Journal finds out. I let out a whoa when I read this. (via DF)
Uncle Bobby’s Wedding
A librarian responds to a parent's request to have a book moved/removed from the children's section. Very well put (via Metafilter)
Here’s what Barack Obama wrote in the guestbook at Yad Vashem Israel’s Holocaust memorial
I recommend reading this out loud. (via the morning news)
Yeti for hope tee
(via fraying)
Steven Heller asked some illustrators and designers to suggest alternatives lapel pin designs for Barack
You know what, Stan, if you want me to wear 37 pieces of flair, like your pretty boy over there, Brian, why don't you just make the minimum 37 pieces of flair? (the link, via Kottke - the quote, via OfficeSpace)
The Energy To Lead
A bit from Jimmy Carter, The “Crisis of Confidence” Speech - July 15, 1979
Popaganda
The Art and Crimes of Ron English (via jocko)
He quit rather than lower flag
That is gumption. This man deserves his job back (via ymc)
How Obama Reinvented Campaign Finance
An infographic by XPLANE
A terrorist fist jab.
Fox News brings the story home. The Daily Show should throw in the towel. This is the pinnacle of news reporting. (via embrace the dull)
Robert Kennedy funeral train photos
Follow the link to the slideshow. Touching.
How different groups voted in the Democratic primary
As information graphics go, this one is top notch.
When Obama wins
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FiveThirtyEight.com: Electoral Projections
Very well done site that gathers and weights poll data. (via MeFi)
John McCain’s daughter caught wearing a keffiyah as scarf
I don't know why Michelle Malkin didn't report this back in February...
Hillary’s Project T-shirt
(via UnBeige)
Scott Hansen’s Obama print
is quite beautiful
DeGeneres talks to McCain about gay marriage
"We are all the same people, all of us. You're no different than I am. Our love is the same." This isn't about words, it's about equal rights in the eyes of our government.
All the American presidential election logos/bumper stickers since 1960.
(via Garrison Reid)
A powerful piece by Erica Barnett about Hillary and women in politics: “While I’m ready to get on the Obama welcome wagon, I’m also angry.”
"You can’t be intellectually honest if you give lip service to “equality” in one breath and guffaw at how “caustic” and “shrill” Clinton is in the next." - There's a lot of hurt out there. I think we all feel it sometimes. (thx Mr. Pratt)
Mavis
an inspirational poster for typing
Gas Tax Scam – Gas Tax Scam
CONFIDENTIAL/URGENT POLITICAL PROPOSAL (via WIRED)
The Confederacy of Dunces
The Village Voice's comprehensive election-season guide to right-wing political bloggers (to dig in later when I have pushed my limits listening to fair and balanced news on Sirius - really, I do this)