I donated to Hillary Clinton’s campaign during the 2008 primaries, and although she didn’t make it to the final election, I’m glad President Obama had the intelligence and humility to make her Secretary of State.

Yesterday, December 7, Mrs. Clinton gave a moving speech on the current status of gay rights, what it means to have human rights, and how the world is improving and can further improve.  Together with President Obama’s recent powerful speech on the U.S. economy and what needs to be done, I am feeling unusually optimistic about our current administration’s future.  Of course actions speak louder than words, but there may be hope for our country yet.