Articles written by Martin Witte

Religion & Spirituality > Speculations & Criticisms The role of faith in politics: 1 of 15

In discussions on the Democratic presidential nomination, much has been made of the inflammatory comments by Barack Obama's former pastor, Reverend Jeremiah Wright. The remarks led the Illinois senator to make an historic speech about race, among other sensitive things, that did quite go so far as distancing the candidate fr...
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections The Clinton legacy: How Bill won and lost Hillary's Democratic presidential nomination: 1 of 1

In 1992, a relatively unknown Democratic governor from the state of Arkansas defeated in the race for the White House an incumbent Republican president who had decades of public service experience and deeply entrenched political allies. Ushered onto the national stage with a stirring call to "Don't Stop Thinking About Tomorr...