An authentic vision, rising from despair

Published November 10, 2004

It was no secret that, with a few notable and ironic exceptions, the world, including Canada, was hoping that George W. Bush would not be re-elected president of the United States. Dealing with that sense of loss has become as much a problem in Canada and Europe as it is in New York, New England and California.

"I have been struck by the extraordinary demoralization, even dark despair," Bob Herbert...