i want to applaud you for your decades of advocacy and action for truth, justice, reparations, human rights, democracy and peace. As a union organizer in chicago, new york city and the bay area, WE always knew that you, as a member of congress, had our backs on issues from living wages to struggling against the oppressive “welfare reform” and “free trade” agreements. While a leader in our movements for self-determination and reparations, you consistently worked with us to build a powerful united front of Afrikan people (and
supporters) here in the u.c.p.s.a. and around our Diaspora to begin
challenging the imperialist governments and corporations which
accumulate(d) their unjust riches by super-exploiting the labor and land of enslaved and imprisoned workers. WE are all so proud that you stood tall and proud, even though mostly alone in the congress, in demanding the release of and amnesty for our hundreds of imprisoned and exiled Black Panther Party for Self-Defense, Republic of New Afrika, Black Liberation Army, American Indian Movement and Puerto Rican independence political leaders, and called for hearings on the repressive “counter intelligence (sic) programs” past and present. Having lost 155 members of the community/labor alliance that i led in new york, and another 12 members of our N’COBRA, it was you who rightfully and righteously called for a full examination of the role of the fascist regime of Cheney/Bush in the events leading up to, during and following 11 September 6241/2001. And, justice-loving people around the world were extremely encouraged that you introduced impeachment proceedings to expose the continuing crimes against humanity perpetrated by Cheney/Bush and corrupt republican and democratic party officials.

All that said, you have always inspired us. That is why WE have traveled down to georgia to work for your re-elections in past years; and are supporting your current candidacy. Your platform offers all of our movements—for reparations, freedom for political prisoners, workers’ rights, peace, true democracy, justice for the victims of the Cheney/Bush “hurricanes” and floods, immigrant rights, etc.—real hope and an alternative to the corporate republican and democratic parties.

A personal video endorsement from Rachel MacCratic.

Hello Cynthia and other members of the Green Party. I was "turned on" to you by Lynne Stewart and am enthusiastically adding my endorsement after seeing your youtube speech and reading the comments/opinions on your site. I am the head of the Grandmothers For Peace Franklin County, NY chapter and of Democracy For America and a political activist since 1965...a long and sometimes lonely road. I will be re-registering as a Green Party member asap, after being a "liberal" Democrat all this time. They've failed us once again and it's time to move on! Thanks for running. Jeanne Norris

Cynthia McKinney represents the new era of Green Party politics in America: diverse, principled and courageous. Her campaign for President of the United States has the potential to open the doors for people to become involved in the process like never before. The Green Party is blessed to have the best candidate we have ever seen seeking our nomination in Cynthia McKinney.

. . . only McKinney can restore pride to the USA

But I withdraw that endorsement as McKinney has a more solid platform, greater rhetorical skills coupled with intellectual capacity to fashion and push through workable solutions, and can restore financial and human rights credibility to the USA.

I supported Dennis Kucinich until he quit his presidential race and doing what i can to retain his seat in congress. The democrats have lost my support for their candidate and I want to support Cynthia for president since she has more progressive values than all the other candidates. My democrat friends are calling me a spoiler but I refuse to support Hillary or Barack for voting to fund an oil war and selling out to corporate greed.

You are the direction WE as Black folk need to go in. You've shown candid truth in the face of glamorous deceptions whether it be bush, the clintoons, or obama, many don't realize the sojourn into a ready-made ecnomic, social, and poliical pogrom that "established" politics have set them upon. The upside is that many Afrikan centered groups,(not old guard or "new guard" misled melting pot-ist), support you whole heartedly, I've donated to your other campaigns and will do the same again. Thank you for being a vanguard displaying what so many either lack, evade, or just dismiss as a passing fancy....

the TRUTH....

I had this letter published in the Western Washington University student newspaper...

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I take issue with Anna Ellermeier's comment, quoted in the February 8th Western Front.

"You better vote" she says, referring to the next day's caucuses. But for who?

Neither of the remaining democratic presidential candidates stand for rapid and unconditional withdrawal from Iraq. And both have consistently voted in favor of appropriating funds to perpetuate the occupation. Both support international "trade" policies that entrench large corporations' stranglehold on our national economic (and political) life while wreaking havoc in "developing" countries. Neither supports a national, universal, single-payer, not-for-profit health care system. And not surprisingly, since both are recipients of huge amounts of money from the for-profit health-care industry.

In 2004, I participated in the democratic party caucuses because I could support Dennis Kucinich. But this year, I see no point. Rather, I will be spending my time, energy, and money supporting Cynthia McKinney's run for the Green Party's Presidential nomination, because I would rather struggle for something I want and not get it, than vote for something I don't want and get it.

Matteo Tamburini
Graduate Student, Mathematics

This segment, originally recorded January 27th for Prison Radio, features Mumia Abu Jamal, reporting live from Death Row, commenting about the distinction between the illusion of change and the substance of change. He lends his support for Ms. McKinney's candidacy in this short three and a half minute audio recording. He can be written to at: Mumia Abu-Jamal; AM 8335; SCI-Greene; 175 Progress Drive; Waynesburg, PA 15370.

As a long standing community activist in the Willimantic Connecticut community and as a former elected official who served as Selectmen of the town of Windham (Working Family Party / Green Party registered voter), I want to give my utmost support to the candidacy of Cynthia McKinney for President. I believe that Ms McKinney has all the qualities that our nation needs in these turbulent times. When much of the world do not view our nation as a democratic institution that respects international law, it is important to bring credibility and moral standing to the world.

As a Latino, I believe that none of the Democratic candidates represent my interests. I watched the Democratic Debate on Univision and witnessed the candidates expressing continuation of the immoral emargo against Cuba and issuing more threats to the Democratically elected government of Venezuela. It is time for a real change and for restoring the moral fabric the United States was known for. Vote for Cynthia McKinney in 2008.

Pictured: Juan Perez with Jean deSmet, both locally elected Green officials in Central Eastern Connecticut.