Ready to Do the Work

Videographer Len Davis was in DC for YES! Magazine, capturing voices of hope and courage for these new times.

Tania says we need to take responsibility, and bring credibility back to ourselves as Americans and to America as our nation. This is the first time she feels included in the word American. She is inspired by the idea of a renewed America.

This video is part of a series of stories from the Obama Inauguration 2009. See more videos here.

:: A PURPLE AGENDA
10 Policies Americans Want
President Barack Obama faces huge challenges as he takes office. But he's got one asset that is rarely mentioned. Large majorities of Americans agree on some of the most important issues of the day, from health care to foreign policy. "Ten Policies for a Better America" shows an agenda a majority supports—whether we vote red, blue, or some other political color.

:: PATH TO A NEW ECONOMY
The Economic Speech President Obama Should Deliver
David Korten's new book Agenda for a New Economy: From Phantom Wealth to Real Wealth outlines an agenda to bring into being a new economy—locally based, community oriented, and devoted to creating a better life for all, not simply increasing profits.
In this special excerpt, Korten summarizes his version of the economic address to the nation he wishes Barack Obama were able to deliver.

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