Tag Archives: President Obama

When Money Buys Lives

Posted on 18 April 2013 by

By Margaret Hedderman Yesterday President Obama called the Senate’s defeat of numerous gun-control bills “shameful.” Is it shameful? Absolutely. Is it logical? You bet. Is it surprising? Not a bit. When it came down to it, the Senate’s decision to … Continue reading →

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Can Sally Jewell Promote Conservation As Secretary of the Interior?

Posted on 21 February 2013 by

By Margaret Hedderman Earlier this month, the president and chief executive of REI was nominated as Secretary of the Interior, replacing Ken Salazar. Sally Jewell is certainly a wild card pick for the position – drawing hope and concern from … Continue reading →

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Four More Years: What We Expect from President Obama’s Second Term

Posted on 21 January 2013 by

President Barack Obama was inaugurated today in front of tens of thousands [Correction: a million (thanks, Beth!) -UM] of people in Washington, DC, and millions more tuned in for the beginning of what will be his second term. We Urchins … Continue reading →

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‘The Right To Work For Less’

Posted on 11 December 2012 by

By Margaret Hedderman Yesterday, President Obama visited the Daimler Detroit Diesel plant where he spoke out against Michigan Republicans’ recent right-to-work bill. The bill could very well be passed today. Like many political terms, right-to-work isn’t quite as rosy as … Continue reading →

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That’s What He Said

Posted on 10 November 2012 by

What the American people are looking for is cooperation. They’re looking for consensus. They’re looking for common sense. Most of all, they want action. I intend to deliver for them in my second term, and I expect to find willing … Continue reading →

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Your Answers – The Role of America in the World

Posted on 9 November 2012 by

By  Margaret Hedderman Several weeks ago I posed the question: what is the role of the United States in the world? In light of President Obama’s re-election, I thought it appropriate to share some of the answers The Urchin Movement … Continue reading →

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Election Night 2012

Posted on 7 November 2012 by

By Sarah Jost Last night, the United States re-elected President Barack Obama. It was a long, hard journey for both the president and the country, but ultimately the people of the United States entrusted President Obama with the task of … Continue reading →

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Congratulations President Obama!

Posted on 7 November 2012 by

Here’s to another four years!

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The Second Presidential Debate: Writing on the Wall for Women, the Environment

Posted on 17 October 2012 by

By Sarah Jost Last night’s second presidential debate and third debate of the election season was undoubtedly the best and most informative thus far. The town hall format and limited but expert moderation by Candy Crowley ensured that a variety … Continue reading →

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