Senator Obama's speech in acceptance of the Democratic nomination for President of the United States marked a turning point in American consciousness. Not that the speech itself was monumental. Nor was the man giving it himself greater or lessor than any of us. But that is precisely the awareness that has emerged over the past few months. This moment in history is not about grandstanding speeches or extraordinary superhumans in isolation. This moment is about the common, everyday people collectively elevating themselves to a new plane of political power and solidarity.read more »