Voices without Votes

France: “Diversity” Boosted by the Obama Effect?

Posted by Suzanne Lehn · 10:15 pm · France

"The Obama effect," the new set phrase for change French-style, from economics to sports to nearly every area of life, is shaking up the literary as well as the political communities. Whatever the agenda displayed by those concerned, diversity – meant as the contrary of discrimination in jobs, society, politics, ... 0 comments · read »

Brazil: Is Obama the American version of president Lula?

Posted by Paula Góes · 11:14 pm · Brazil

In the case of Lula, hope overcame fear. In the case of Obama, hope overcame prejudice. Both leaders won peoples' trust that changes would come. Six years on, Brazilian electors are yet to see many of the dreamed changes come true. Can Barack Obama learn from the errors of a Southern neighbor? 6 comments · read »

Three economists and a hoyden

Posted by Kevin Rennie · 8:30 pm · Australia

In Australia, where the general euphoria over Obama's election has worn off, this ensemble of (mostly) economic bloggers are beginning to ponder what issues the new administration will address. Also: What is a hoyden, anyway? 0 comments · read »

Obama Made in Brazil - Part II

Posted by Paula Góes · 6:25 pm · Brazil

Brazilians celebrate Obama's victory in Brazil and Obama lookalikes have been spotted all over the country. A blogger claims that Obama would not be born if it wasn't for Brazil, and another expects a Obama baby boom in there too. The US elected president still fascinates its southern neighbor. 0 comments · read »

Francophone bloggers: Barack, don't disappoint

Posted by Suzanne Lehn · 1:42 am · Canada · France · Mauritius

Like much of the world, France held its breath on the night of the election. It woke the next day happy and elated. Bloggers from France and throughout La Francophonie, however, understand that the road ahead for President Obama is long and difficult. Read what's on their minds. 0 comments · read »

Egypt

I made history yesterday

Aggregated from: Raafatology

I was a part of the history yesterday when I voted for the first African-American president of the United States. I never saw the country so excited about an election before. Yesterday’s was different to any other elections in our history. Yesterday was history writing and I am so happy to be a ...

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Egypt

Obama: The Dream & Reality

Aggregated from: moh@ly

I am not dreaming that US president will care about us, coz it is all about benefits in politics. But I am really happy that Obama won the presidency because he is a symbol of someone who challenged everyone, came over taboos and granted stuff, and was persistent enough to plan and reach his goals. ...

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Egypt

Congratulations!

Aggregated from: One Long Road

To everyone who has voted for Obama, you just made history! I hope he's sincere and honest and true. Being the first African-American President, he should have a lot of eyes watching him and a lot of pressure which I think he shouldn't give in to. ...

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Egypt

Black Man Given Nation's Worst Job

Aggregated from: The Skeptic

A new day dawned in Cairo today. As it does every day. And it started as it always does: with birds, schoolchildren, and car horns. No national holiday here. I’m looking forward to going out in the streets to hear the reaction. The best reaction I’ve heard so far: “Black Man Given Nati...

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‘Race Relations'

Aggregated from: Things on My Mind Grapes

All morning I've been talking about the potential implications Barack Obama's presidency may have on race relations not only in the United States, but the world over. While I have a problem with the term 'race' as a concept, this is a fantastic article on what it means to be Black in America today, ...

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