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Minnesotans reject amendment to ban same-sex marriage

November 7th, 2012  |  by  |  published in Election 2012, Politics, Uncategorized | Leave A Comment »

Minnesotans voted against a constitutional amendment that would define marriage as between a man and a woman.

Hours after Colorado had legalized marijuana and three other states had approved same-sex marriages, Minnesotans watched as fractions of percentages ticked upward and downward for each county’s vote tally on a constitutional amendment proposed to ban same-sex marriage in the state.

Divided Electorate Votes to Give Obama More Time

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The most expensive campaign in U.S. history ends as President Barack Obama wins re-election.

A divided electorate voted to give President Obama more time to continue the agenda he began four years ago, despite a fragile economy, rancor over his signature health care overhaul, and a partisan Congress continually at odds.

How GenY Voted

November 6th, 2012  |  by  |  published in Election 2012, Politics, Uncategorized | 1 Comment »

Voters wait outside polling place in East Village

Did GenY turn out in record numbers?

North Carolina: Amendment One and the Black Vote

November 6th, 2012  |  by  |  published in Election 2012, Politics | 1 Comment »

North Carolina: Amendment One and the Black Vote

Black voters in North Carolina greatly influence the outcome of the presidential election as well as the fate of same sex marriage in the state.

Swing state students debate: absentee ballot or register at school?

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Swing state students debate: absentee ballot or register at school?

This choice brings to mind something a politically charged Dr. Seuss would say, “One state, two state, red state, blue state.”

What’ll it Be, Mr. President?

November 6th, 2012  |  by  |  published in Election 2012, Features, Politics | 1 Comment »

Obama Eats at Manny's.

The Gateway Breakfast House in Portland has a wide range of belly-busting and classic American offerings, among them the cheesy ham and egg burger, the chili-cheese fries and the tuna melt. A little after noon on July 24th, 2012, the President of the United States paid the restaurant a surprise lunch visit. As the pictures [...]

Stand By Your Man

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On her Pinterest pages, Ann Romney shares a love note from Mit

What effect do presidential wives have on voters?

Third party candidates: A long shot worth taking?

November 6th, 2012  |  by  |  published in Election 2012, Features, Politics | Leave A Comment »

From right to left: Richard Gottfried, Karen Young, Ron Moore, Ben Becker, Scott Spiegel. Surrogates for presidential candidates in the third party debate held at Hudson Guild community center on October 24, 2012. Photo by Joanna Marshall.

Who are the third party candidates and how do you not know about them if they are running for president of the United States?

Colia Clark, Green Party candidate for Senate, Strives for Change

November 6th, 2012  |  by  |  published in Election 2012, Politics | 1 Comment »

Colia Clark is running on what she calls “a freedom agenda for the 21st century” founded on “educating, organizing, rabble-rousing.”

Hydrofracking Becomes Issue in State Senate Race

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Protecting the environment is at the core of Wagner’s campaign