Politics (Page 21)
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NYC Primary: LGBT voters of color not in Quinn’s corner
Quinn's strategy to pander to the LGBT vote as a bright symbol of progress alienated some queer people of color.
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NYC Primary: The Muslim vote
The inability of the Muslim community find an acceptable candidate had led to indifference when it comes to politics.
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NYC Primary: The mayoral candidates and style votes
It’s the final push as contenders for New York City’s top job put their best foot, and in some case, […]
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NYC Primary: Fast food workers and the minimum wage
Residents alike are looking for a mayor that will raise minimum wage, end the threats of homelessness and make a change in their neighborhood and city.
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NYC Primary: Staten Island voters still dealing with Sandy
The mayoral caandidates have had little to do with the community, residents say.
Special Report: Election 2012
Minnesotans reject amendment to ban same-sex marriage
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.
Special Report: Election 2012
Divided Electorate Votes to Give Obama More Time
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.
Special Report: Election 2012
How GenY Voted
Did GenY turn out in record numbers?
Special Report: Election 2012
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.
Special Report: Election 2012
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.”