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Independent Political Report

LP to Obama: Stop blaming America, Start Opening Markets

White House attacks gun rights, sparks trade war as Obama leaves for Latin American trip

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama leaves today for a trip to meet with Latin American leaders, and America’s third largest party urges him to use the occasion to open up markets to American products, instead of continuing to use foreign trips to attack American beliefs and freedoms.…

Former GP Prez Candidate Cynthia McKinney will speak at Black Voices Conference

As reported at  CNW Group

Black students to host Cynthia McKinney and call for freedom, justice and equality for all

TORONTO, April 16 /CNW/ – York University Black Students’ Alliance will hold a film screening, conference and gala with 2008 Green Party nominee for President of the United States Cynthia McKinney from Thursday, April 30 to Sunday, May 3, 2009.…

Former GP VP Candidate Rosa Clemente comments on Cuba

(excerpt from) Allhiphop.com
By Ismael AbduSalaam

The Obama Administration has taken the first step to mending 50 years of antagonism with Cuba by relaxing some of the gift and travel restrictions with the socialist nation…

Although key provisions from the long-standing trade embargo were modified, non-Cuban Americans are still restricted from traveling, and gifts to high-ranking officials of the Cuban government are still forbidden…

A long-time critic of Castro’s regime and the deification of Che Guevara in popular culture, Cuban rapper Pitbull is hopeful that President Obama’s diplomatic relations will eventually move Cuba into democracy…

Former 2008 Green Party VP candidate Rosa Clemente was less optimistic of Obama’s latest move.