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Amplifying Vanderbilt's Progressive Voices Vol ORBIS Amplifying Vanderbilt's Progressive Voices Vol. 8/No.3/November/2008 THE NASHVILLE MOVEMENT for social justice... page 7 Page 2 • Orbis IN THIS ISSUE November 2008 a note from the editor So I probably don't have to say that I'm pretty excited about the 03. Youth voters spar on Facebook results of the presidential election last Tuesday. Not only was it a win By Allie Diffendal for a new kind of political campaign, one that embraced the politics of hope and unity over the politics of division; it also affirmed that many Americans really do support a progressive platform. Remarkably, this election marked an end to the post-9/11 culture of fear. Despite the fact 04. T. Boone Pickens: Can we trust him? that his name was foreign; despite the fact that he was associated with By Alex Koren Jeremiah Wright and William Ayers; despite the fact that smear groups tried to paint him as a radical Muslim, the majority of Americans voted Amnesty International to elect Barack Hussein Obama to public office. Instead of giving in to By Erika Hyde the politics of ugliness and fear, many voters were able to see beyond the attacks, as concerns about the economy, healthcare, and our envi- ronment trumped racism, prejudice, and name-calling. 05. California's Proposition 8 We chose the picture of the Obamas for our cover image this month because, well, how amazing is it that we have a black president? I By Evan Didier know this has been said again and again, but really, look at the photo. As McCain said in his concession speech (so eloquently, John!) “he managed to [win] by inspiring the hopes of so many millions of 06. Nashville Kurdish population thrives Americans who had once wrongly believed that they had little at stake By Jennifer Dennard or little influence in the election of an American president.” In this issue, our writers respond to the Obama win (p. 8). We also look at some sadly retrogressive legislation that passed during this 07. The Nashville Movement election (5) as well as local progressive activism (7). Because while this By Jon Christian is one victory for progressivism, it's just the beginning. -Robyn Hyden 08. Reactions to Obama win Published with support from the Compiled by Robyn Hyden Center for American Progress/Campus Progress Online at http://www.campusprogress.org 09. Death penalty abolition By Matthew Corritore ORBIS 10. Articles continued Amplifying Vanderbilt's Progressive Voices November 2008 Volume 8, Number 3 11. Calendar Robyn Hyden Compiled by Orbis staff Editor-in-chief Sam Abney Erika Hyde Associate Editor Associate Editor 12. Issues: Are we too optimistic? By Nakul Shekhawat and Allison Heiser Evan Didier Web Editor contents Allie Diffendal Jon Christian Features Editor Issues Editor Claire Costantino Thomas Shattuck low-end estimate of number of civilian Commentary Editor Distribution Director deaths in Iraq, based on well-documented Haley Swenson cases from police and military reports Editor Emeritus 88,626 Questions, comments, concerns? E-mail us at [email protected]. E-mail submissions to the address listed above, or send to Box 1669, Station B, Nashville, number of American military deaths in Iraq TN, 37235. Letters must be received one week prior to publication and must include the writer's name, year, school and telephone number. All submissions will be verified. since March 2003 Unsigned letters will not be published. Orbis reserves the right to edit letters for length 4193 and clarity. All submissions become property of Orbis and must conform to the legal Cover design: Robyn Hyden and Sam Abney. Photo: Creative Commons standards of Vanderbilt Student Communications, Inc., of which Orbis is a division. Orbis aspires to change the atmosphere on Vanderbilt's campus and provides a voice for liberal, multicultural Editorials represent the policy of Orbis as determined by the editorial board. Letters and columns represent the opinions of the writers. and minority viewpoints. This publication strives to inform the public about issues that these groups face as well as to promote diversity and unity within our community. It is a forum for discussion of social, political One copy of Orbis is free per student. Please contact us for additional copies. and religious commentary relevant to Vanderbilt, the nation and the world. Orbis was founded by a coalition Please recycle. of students seeking to raise consciousness about diverse ideas, cultures and backgrounds in our society. We hope to challenge the existing social atmosphere at Vanderbilt and promote a rebirth of acceptance. November 2008 COMMENTARY Orbis • Page 3 Facebooking the election "Who's Who" in the new Obama administration: Rahm Emmanuel The internet shows a surprising amount of young voter enthusiasm Crib sheet on Rahm Israel Emmanuel, aka “Rahm-bo,” aka “The Enforcer” and “Jerry thinks the world is end- Morley Winograd and Michael By Allie Diffendal ing.” On the other hand, “Kerry is Hais, authors of “Millenial Current position: newly appointed White House chief of staff FEATURES EDITOR YES WE DID,” "Molly will fight Makeover: MySpace, YouTube, and Degrees: liberal arts BA from Sarah anyone badmouthing that hand- the Future of American Politics,” Lawrence, 1981; MA in communica- In preparation for November 4th, some president-elect," and "Daniel say young citizens tend to ask each tions from Northwestern, 1985 get-out-the-vote efforts by political wants everyone to know that his other for their opinions as opposed Served as: U.S. House of advocacy groups like “Rock the middle name is freakin’ Hussein." to asking the experts. “Millenials,” Representatives, member from the Vote” and youth networks like Not only has Facebook status those ages 18 to 26, seek peer fifth district of Illinois (North Chicago) since 2003; Chair of Democratic MTV rallied the youth. As a result, taken a political leaning, but so too approval in making their decisions. Congressional Campaign Committee “Rock the Vote” doubled its 2004 have Facebook groups. After the If Winograd and Hais are right, it is for the 2006 election; advisor for Bill registration count, no surprise that youth Clinton's presidential campaigns. reaching an incred- voters have flocked to About: Rahm-bo (called thusly for ible 2.5 million new the Internet to express his “take-no-prisoners” attitude) is known for his aggressive manage- ment style and prodigious fundraising abilities. His older brother Ezekiel voters. According to their post-election feel- is a bioethicist and oncologist; younger brother Ari, an LA talent agent, CIRCLE, a nonpar- ings. inspired the character for Ari Gold on HBO's Entourage. It has been sug- tisan organization But if group-think gested that Rahm himself inspired the character of Josh Lyman on The West concerned with the isn’t young citizens’ Wing – a witty, brilliant know-it-all. He's probably the smartest guy in the room. (Assuming that Obama is not also in the room.) Before getting into political engagement motivation for online politics, he was an investment banker and a trained ballet dancer. of American youth, politics, dialogue with Fun facts: Emmanuel lost half of his middle finger as a teenager working such efforts certain- those holding oppos- the meat slicer at an Arby's fast food chain, but told people for years after ly proved worth- ing views certainly is. that he lost it serving in the Israeli army. He once mailed a rotten fish to a while; youth turnout I have found that many political pollster who had crossed him. After the 1996 Clinton campaign, in which he was the chief fundraiser, he famously yelled out names of traitors increased by an esti- of the wall posts on the at a banquet, calling them “Dead!... Dead!... Dead!” while stabbing the mated 2.2 million in pages of Facebook’s table with his knife. And when Dick Cheney declared that the VP was not this election. political groups reveal a member of the executive branch, Emmanuel called upon the House to cut News stations a sense of back-and- the $4.8 million annual budget for the office of the Vice President. across the country forth communication. Conclusion: This is one guy you don't want to mess with. Are we happy to finally have our own Rove-ian strategist? Well, yeah. Where Obama is an have marveled at the Young people are not eminently decent and preternaturally calm fellow who really seems to re- youth turnout this only broadcasting their spect those who disagree with them, Rahm-bo seems like he knows how to Facebook status updates and comments flew fast and hard on get things done, even if it does hurt some feelings along the way. You have year. Young people Wednesday, Nov. 5. Who knew all your high school friends were thoughts on the World to admit, he's a lot better looking than old Turdblossom - and Rahm is even across the nation so interested in politics? Wide Web, but they’re more badass. (Emmanuel is also a triathlon competitor.) -Robyn Hyden resisted hitting the also responding to the snooze button Tuesday morning announcement of the new presi- thoughts of others. Building on each and chose to cast their vote instead. dent-elect, the group “One Million other’s comments, most wall posts By the numbers: But what did they do after 10 PM Strong for Barack” increased its begin with the name of an ear- Tuesday night? membership by nearly 15,000 and lier poster. In fact, many discussion Political advocacy groups its discussion board topics by boards have become reminiscent of Homelessness reached young voters by meeting 900. The group “1,000,000 Strong instant-messenger conversations – them where they live – the Internet Against Sarah Palin” saw a decrease that is, without all of the LOLs.
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