Barack Obama: “We didn't raise the Statue of Liberty with her back to the world.”

I obviously have a room in his head.

In forming our union, the founders fell terribly short of the Declaration's promise, leaving slavery intact, allowing states to restrict the franchise to white men who owned property.

it was nevertheless important that we all play a part in assuring that our elected officials are accountable.

I am very happy to see a ceasefire. And I’m hopeful that it holds.