“Madiba” spent 27 years in jail, then emerged to unite his country after apartheid, becoming South Africa’s first black president. read story

Obama praised both Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton and said either would make “outstanding presidents.” read story

President Obama is clearly eager to regain some of the lost goodwill he once had with young voters. And students, at least those at American University today, seem to be listening – if cautiously.  read story

South Africa remains plagued by inequality, violence and corruption. But thanks to him, we made a peaceful transition from apartheid to democracy. read story

The fast food workers’ campaign seems to still be growing after a year of intensive organizing. read story