There is no more fundamental American right than the right to vote. Before the landmark 1965 Voting Rights Act, barriers such as literacy tests, poll taxes and property requirements disenfranchised many Americans, especially minorities. More than 40 years later, there are still numerous obstacles to ensuring that every citizen has the ability to vote.
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We must build a world free of unnecessary barriers, stereotypes, and discrimination .... policies must be developed, attitudes must be shaped, and buildings and organizations must be designed to ensure that everyone has a chance to get the education they need and live independently as full citizens in their communities."
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As president, Barack Obama will implement a 21st century economic agenda to help ensure that America can compete in a global economy, and ensure the middle class is thriving and growing. He will increase investments in infrastructure, energy independence, education, and research and development; modernize and simplify our tax code so it provides greater opportunity and relief to more Americans; and implement trade policies that benefit American workers and increase the export of American goods.
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Thursday, June 5, 2008
adapted from barackobama.com
There is no more fundamental American right than the right to vote. Before the landmark 1965 Voting Rights Act, barriers such as literacy tests, poll taxes and property requirements disenfranchised many Americans, especially minorities. More than 40 years later, there are still numerous obstacles to ensuring that every citizen has the ability to vote.
CONTINUE READING
We must build a world free of unnecessary barriers, stereotypes, and discrimination .... policies must be developed, attitudes must be shaped, and buildings and organizations must be designed to ensure that everyone has a chance to get the education they need and live independently as full citizens in their communities."
CONTINUE READING
As president, Barack Obama will implement a 21st century economic agenda to help ensure that America can compete in a global economy, and ensure the middle class is thriving and growing. He will increase investments in infrastructure, energy independence, education, and research and development; modernize and simplify our tax code so it provides greater opportunity and relief to more Americans; and implement trade policies that benefit American workers and increase the export of American goods.
CONTINUE READING
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We must build a world free of unnecessary barriers, stereotypes, and discrimination .... policies must be developed, attitudes must be shaped, and buildings and organizations must be designed to ensure that everyone has a chance to get the education they need and live independently as full citizens in their communities."
CONTINUE READING
As president, Barack Obama will implement a 21st century economic agenda to help ensure that America can compete in a global economy, and ensure the middle class is thriving and growing. He will increase investments in infrastructure, energy independence, education, and research and development; modernize and simplify our tax code so it provides greater opportunity and relief to more Americans; and implement trade policies that benefit American workers and increase the export of American goods.
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Kenyans are proud of their son
Mr. Obama is riding a wave of victory that has made Kenyans to at least forget the troubles at home.
In Kenya the situation is worse and to many Kenyans an Obama win comes with some jubilation and some new topic to discuss. Many of those that are concerned are the youth who see Obama as an inspiration and a role model.
Kenya have proved that she is indeed part and parcel of the international community. The events in Kenya are not being watched by Kenyans in the Diaspora alone. Kenyan neighbors and Africa at large is so concerned and are of opinion that the political instability in Kenya is a defect the whole continent. This has been portrayed by the African leaders who have voiced their concern over the situation. President of Uganda traveled to Kenya to talk to the two opposing camps. Tanzania has its own Benjamin Mkapa, a former president among the eminent persons charged with bringing peace and tranquility to Kenya. The team is headed by He former UN secretary general Koffi Annan
Kenyans are hoping that this shall be indeed be a victorious year for their country. The founding lasting peace and if Obama emerges as the winner, Kenyans shall indeed celebrate even more that Americans.
In Kenya the situation is worse and to many Kenyans an Obama win comes with some jubilation and some new topic to discuss. Many of those that are concerned are the youth who see Obama as an inspiration and a role model.
Kenya have proved that she is indeed part and parcel of the international community. The events in Kenya are not being watched by Kenyans in the Diaspora alone. Kenyan neighbors and Africa at large is so concerned and are of opinion that the political instability in Kenya is a defect the whole continent. This has been portrayed by the African leaders who have voiced their concern over the situation. President of Uganda traveled to Kenya to talk to the two opposing camps. Tanzania has its own Benjamin Mkapa, a former president among the eminent persons charged with bringing peace and tranquility to Kenya. The team is headed by He former UN secretary general Koffi Annan
Kenyans are hoping that this shall be indeed be a victorious year for their country. The founding lasting peace and if Obama emerges as the winner, Kenyans shall indeed celebrate even more that Americans.
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