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American Presidential Candidates: Who is breaking which ceiling? "I stand before you today as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for the Presidency of the United States. I am not the candidate of black America, although I am black and proud. I am not the candidate of the women's movement of this country, although I am a woman, and I am equally proud of that. I am not the candidate of any political bosses or special interests. I am the candidate of the people." ~Shirley St. Hill Chisholm, on January 25, 1972, announcing her candidacy for President of the United States of America. Beyond Skin Deep Presidential Egos Versus Feminist Presidential Eros After the Iowa Caucuses, the psyche of frontrunners in the American presidential campaign became transparent. I analyzed the victory speeches of Senator Barack Obama of the Democratic Party and Mike Huckabee of the Republican Party. I am more interested in the sensibilities of the Democrats. I have been hearing echoes of f...

17 Oct 2007 01:08 Africa/Lagos Pelosi: 'Without a Federal Press Shield Law, Freedom of the Press is Threatened' WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor this afternoon urging Members to support H.R. 2101, the Free Flow of Information Act, which passed overwhelmingly by a vote of 398 to 21. Below are Pelosi's remarks: "Thomas Jefferson once wrote: 'Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost.' Freedom of the press, protected by the First Amendment has been a cornerstone of our democracy-one that we cherish and promote around the world. "A free press keeps our nation informed and holds those of us in government accountable. It is critical to freedom of speech and expression in our country. Freedom of the press is fundamental to our democracy and is fundamental to our security. "Speaking truth to power is as vital to our democracy today as it has...