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Could a Message From Across the World Swing Your Vote?
The rest of the world may not be able to cast their vote in the upcoming presidential election, but they still have messages for US voters about how the choice will affect their families and home countries. Indie American satellite network Link TV created a mini video site called Dear American Voter that lets people from all over the globe create and send video messages to those of us who can fill a ballot.
The ploys range from sarcastic to serious and span the political spectrum.
President Bush Announces New Policy on Cuba
Moments ago, President Bush announced a landmark policy change with regard to Cuba. Americans will now be able to send cell phones to Cubans. It's a change that Bush hopes will encourage the new regime of Raul Castro to increase freedom of expression for Cuban citizens
The announcement was made in a speech intended to mark Cuba's 106th anniversary of independence.
Where I'm Clicking Now: JustForeignPolicy.org
JustForeignPolicy.org is great — not only does it educate readers about crucial foreign policy issues, it also lets you do something about it. The site recently posted a short video exploring the role the US had in overthrowing Iran's democratic leader in 1953, as well as the overall complex relations between the two countries. Watch it below.On The Newsstand: How to Improve America's Standing
For its latest issue, Foreign Policy asked 12 of the world's leading thinkers to answer one question: What single policy or gesture can the next president do to improve America's standing in the world. The response pieces are insightful and diverse, and I really appreciated reading actual solutions, rather than tired complaints.
Some of the best advice:
- Step on the Gas: Harvard Economist Kenneth Rogoff urges the next Pres to raise the price of gasoline for consumers and manufacturers to prove to the world that cheap oil is not America's only priority.
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Poll: Does a Foreign Policy Debate Favor Obama Over McCain?
A Huffington Post contributor has made the case that Barack Obama should welcome a debate about foreign policy with John McCain. If you didn't read the story, included in Link Time, go check it out.
The piece argues that McCain is out of touch with all the major foreign policy issues, and that Obama will offer a stark contrast to McCain's hawkish tendencies toward Iran, and acceptance of the Bush-neo-conservative foreign agenda.
John McCain Just Gave the Speech of His Career
I'm spellbound. This is the best foreign policy speech I've heard in the campaign to date. McCain just spoke in LA, and he sounded more presidential than I've ever heard him sound.
US Lifts HIV/AIDS Travel Ban
For the last 22 years, foreign citizens living with HIV or AIDS have been forbidden to legally enter the US. As of Monday, that ban will be a thing of the past. On Friday, President Obama announced the decision to overturn the policy he called "rooted in fear rather than fact."
Madeleine Albright Had Her Diplomatic Message Pinned Down
As secretary of state, Madeleine Albright could use carrots and sticks to further the US foreign policy agenda. But as the first woman to serve as top diplomat, Albright also used broaches to get what she wanted! In her new book, Read My Pins, Albright explains how her jewelry box turned out to be one of her greatest arsenals.
New Poll: Global Warming at Bottom of American's To-Do List
In a new Pew Research Center survey the economy ranks as American's number-one priority while addressing global warming makes the bottom of the list. Protecting the environment also took a big hit, as 56 percent said it was a top priority last year, compared to 41 percent this year.
In general, Americans want President Obama to fix problems inside US borders instead of focusing on foreign policy.
Roe v. Wade Anniversary: 3 Changes Obama Could Make
Today marks the 36th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the landmark case that made abortion legal. Obama is expected to make policy-changing decisions that will please some of his most devoted supporters after eight years with a pro-life president.
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