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O, sweet breath of a changing political season.

For far too long, the social change sector has been in stop-horrible-things-from-happening mode.  This has been the mandate of our collective context and, wow,  it has been exhausting.

While all horrible happenings will not stop overnight (or ever), the shift in our nation’s leadership does allow us to begin advocating for something greater than fundamental human decency and common sense.   What a relief!

Time to step back, look to the horizon, and start pushing an agenda of truly transformational change.  It’s not up to Obama to do this.  He won’t.  He can’t.   He doesn’t even want to.

So let’s celebrate this moment, this transition,  this opening.

And, then, let’s remember what we, too, are here to do.

Wonderful interview with Desmond Tutu

The World Affairs Council of Northern California has some of the most interesting lectures and interviews on global issues of almost any resource I know. This recent interview with Desmond Tutu is a precious addition to their collection. Hear the famed archbishop’s thoughts on Zimbabwe, Burma, Tibet, Women as global leaders, and so much more. His approach to political analysis is so refreshingly human. You can get the podcast on ITunes, or download the MP3 here.