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 | Ten Steps to Restore the United States' Moral Authority
Perhaps the most important protection against the arbitrary exercise of executive power, the writ of habeas corpus ensures that all persons can challenge the legality of their detention before an independent court. The Military Commissions Act of 2006, as interpreted by the current administration, would deprive any non-citizen labeled "enemy combatant" of this centuries-old right. A vote to protect the habeas rights of detainees in US military custody lost in the Senate by just three votes in September. Restoring habeas corpus to ensure judicial review of detentions and provide an important independent check on executive power should be a first order of business for the new Congress. more...
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| Change we should participate in
Our country needs a leader who will unite us. Despite my interest in politics, until Barack Obama’s Presidential bid, I have never been inspired to get involved in a campaign. I support Senator Obama for President for many reasons. First as a lawyer, I believe that he will protect our constitutional rights. As a fellow community activist, I admire his organizing experience. As an American, I embrace his message of hope and change after years of doom and gloom. As a Bangladeshi-American I welcome his thoughtful approach to international relations. more...
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| What matters to Muslims in the US Presidential Elections 2008
With mere months left in one of the most important elections in the history of not only the United States, but of the world, it is critical that Muslims focus on what we are looking for in this election. There are Muslims who are donating to the presidential candidates as though this is the last election of their lives. Muslims have been doing that for years without much empowerment of the community. There are others who have become caught up in the historicity of gender and race. It is exciting that there are so many minority candidates running: two blacks, one woman, one Mormon, one ordained minister, one former POW, etc. It seems America is putting forth its jewels of diversity. More Americans are voting and the concerns for our nation and the world are high. more...
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| Obama's Blueprint for Change
"I am in this race to tell the corporate lobbyists that their days of setting the agenda in Washington are over. I have done more than any other candidate in this race to take on lobbyists – and won. They have not funded my campaign, they will not get a job in my White House, and they will not drown out the voices of the American people when I am president." more...
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