May 19, 2008

Question of the day: Write a Tuesday-night speech-closing line for Clinton, McCain or Obama

Monday, May 19 2008

Tuesday brings the Kentucky and Oregon primaries, and the shape of both the Democratic and Republican campaigns is changing day by day. What do you think one of the three remaining candidates might say in their Tuesday night speech? What should they say that they aren't? Share your answer by clicking "get in the mix", by emailing mytake@thetakeaway.org, or by calling our SpinVox line at 1-877-8-MY-TAKE. Then, tune in Tuesday to hear what everyone else had to say.

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A preview of Democratic primaries in Kentucky and Oregon

By John Hockenberry, Adaora Udoji, Chelsea Merz
Monday, May 19 2008

Kentucky and Oregon gear up for its turn in the 2008 Democratic nominating season. Hillary Clinton's tough talk on the economy, her push for universal healthcare and frequent visits to the Bluegrass state are winning people over. Barack Obama has tailored his message in Oregon, where he's been welcomed as a rock star.

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The Sunday pundits

By John Hockenberry, Adaora Udoji
Monday, May 19 2008

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A Lebanon update

By John Hockenberry, Adaora Udoji
Monday, May 19 2008

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"A Jihad for Love" director films the lives of gay and lesbian Muslims in documentary

By John Hockenberry, Adaora Udoji, Corey Takahashi
Monday, May 19 2008

Q&A: Send director Parvez Sharma your questions. Shortly after the Sept. 11 attacks, Parvez Sharma began paying close attention to the national discussion around religion. And the gay Muslim filmmaker said he felt the need to come out of the closet — as a practicing Muslim. Sharma has made a new documentary about the lives of other gay and lesbian Muslims.

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