Youth Vote

A Fly in the Anointment: Bobby Jindal as the Republican Obama

Disgrasian | Posted 12.03.2008 | Politics

Read More: Abortion, Social Conservatives, Bobby Jindal Governor, Youth Vote, Bobby Jindal, Immigrants, Immigration, Youth Voters, The Republican Obama, Conservative Values, Barack Obama, Children of Immigrants, Immigrants American Dream, Creationism, Obama Youth Vote, American Dream, Religion and Politics, Bobby Jindal 2012, Stem Cell Research, Politics News
Disgrasian

It's true! Jindal is young, brown, and the child of immigrants. Since we, too, are young, brown, and the children of immigrants, I guess that means we're voting for Jindal in 2012!

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Women And The 2008 Election: A New Majority

Julie Menin | Posted 12.01.2008 | Politics

Read More: Women, Obama, Hillary Clinton, 2008 Election, Sarah Palin, Youth Vote, Campaign Fundraising, Women Voters, Grassroots, Obama Grassroots, Grassroots Campaign, Obama Campaign, Women's Sufferage, Women in Politics, Obama Supporters, Women in State Legislatures, 19th Amendment, Women Politicians, Womens Support Networks, Women in Office, Barack Obama African American Voters, Women and Politics, Politics News
Julie Menin

While some celebrated that New Hampshire just became the first state to have a majority of women legislators in one of their chambers, the question to ask is, why are they the only ones?

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Defending Liberty: How to Shift the Center

Shahid Buttar | Posted 12.01.2008 | Politics

Read More: Election 2008 Coverage, Malik Rahim, Youth Vote, Surveillance, Decriminalization, Criminal Justice, War on Drugs, Libertarian Party, Housing Crisis, Marriage Equality, Politics, Liberty, Education, Democratic Electoral Strategy, Climate Change, Green Party, Healthcare, Congressional Elections, Politics News
Shahid Buttar

While Obama has supported many LGBT rights in the past and favors secular civil unions as a solution to the inequality currently imposed, he has stopped short of calling for full marriage equality.

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We May Be Screwed, but I'm Still Thankful

Katherine Goldstein | Posted 11.27.2008 | Politics

Read More: Generation Obama, Youth Vote, Barack Obama Youth Vote, Gen Y, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Commentary, Barack Obama, Politics News
Katherine Goldstein

"May you live in interesting times" is supposed to be a curse, but I think it sounds sexy and dangerous. This year certainly has been both -- I'm thankful I've gotten a front row seat.

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It's Official: Millennials Realigned American Politics in 2008

Michael Hais and Morley Winograd | Posted 11.17.2008 | Politics

Read More: Youth Vote, Millennial Generation, Barack Obama, 2008 Election, Millennials, Obama Youth Vote, Politics News
Michael Hais and Morley Winograd

Dispelling the myth that young people never vote, Millennials cast ballots in larger numbers than young voters had in any recent presidential election.

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The Kids Are All Right

Marty Kaplan | Posted 11.11.2008 | Politics

Read More: Young Voters, Youth, Youth Vote, Obama Youth Vote, 2008 Election, Barack Obama, Politics News
Marty Kaplan

Students may not have marched on the Pentagon to end the war in Iraq, but they have given the nation a new president who has pledged to do just that.

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Obama's Victory, Gen Y, and the New Rules for Communication

Kirk Snyder | Posted 11.11.2008 | Business

Read More: Communication, Barack Obama, Gen Y, Youth Vote, Communication and Politics, Obama Internet, Internet Campaigning, Marketing to Youths, 2008 Presidential Election, Electronic Campaigning, Obama Youth Vote, Youth Marketing, Age of Awareness, Joe the Plumber, New Media, President Elect Obama, Communication and Campaigning, Business News
Kirk Snyder

It's clear that the reason so many young people became involved with the Obama campaign was because he reached them based on an understanding about these new rules for communication.

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The Kids Are Alright

Lance Simmens | Posted 11.11.2008 | Politics

Read More: College Students and Politics, Obama Victory, Youth Vote, Obama Wins, Obama Youth Vote, Obama Youth Supporters, Youth Activism, 2008 Presidential Election, Politics News
Lance Simmens

We must lay the foundation for the next generation of youth, so we can continue to capitalize on their energy, innovation, and creativity for the future.

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Way to Rain on my Parade, California

Isabel Kaplan | Posted 11.11.2008 | Politics

Read More: California Gay Marriage, Youth Vote, Election Reaction, Election 2008, Proposition 8, Civil Rights, Gay Marriage, Politics News
Isabel Kaplan

The news came in that California passed Proposition 8. I am horrified at 52% of California's voters. How could you?

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The Fight Is Far From Over

Russell Simmons | Posted 11.10.2008 | Politics

Read More: Global Grind, Hip-Hop, Russell Simmons, Barack Obama, Youth Vote, Politics News
Russell Simmons

We are issuing an urgent call for continued action by America's young voters to insure that Obama's leadership is forthrightly supported. The election is over, but the essential work of transformation has just begun.

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Teen Offers Voice to New Silent Majority

Byron Williams | Posted 11.09.2008 | Politics

Read More: Young Voters, Sydney Matterson, Silent Majority, Youth Vote, Political Engagement, Teens and Politics, Politics News
Byron Williams

What do former president Richard Nixon and Bay Area high school student and youth filmmaker Sydney Matterson have in common? Answer: both spoke to the silent majority.

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Bloggers: Get Thee to Congressional Staffs!

Lorelei Kelly | Posted 11.09.2008 | Politics

Read More: Barack Obama’s Chances, Sunlight Foundation, Youth Vote, Participatory Democracy, Civic Participation, Conservatives, The White House Project, President Obama, Influence Peddling, On the Ground 2008, Bloggers Obama, Congress, Community Organizing, Obama Transition, Progressive Politics, Politics News
Lorelei Kelly

You twenty-somethings who are reading this, if you can't take your day job after being part of such a political earthquake like last week's election, go find your local Member of Congress and apply for a job.

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The Last Word On Proposition 8

Todd Palmer and Rob Pringle | Posted 11.07.2008 | Politics

Read More: Voters, Race, Homophobia, Election 08, Proposition 8, Youth Vote, California, Gay Marriage, Politics News
Todd Palmer and Rob Pringle

In our last post, we vented our frustration with the decision of voters in California, Florida, and Arizona to write anti-gay discrimination into thei...

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Facebook and You Tube Helped Obama and Can Help Clean Energy, Too

Brian Keane | Posted 11.07.2008 | Green

Read More: Energy, Internet, Youth, Youth Vote, Obama Youth Vote, Going Green, Green, Green News, Renewable Energy, New Media, Clean Energy, Green Business, Green Living, Green Energy, Green News
Brian Keane

The clean energy industry may lack the donations that flooded into the presidential campaign, but that doesn't mean we can't take advantage of the online social networking systems utilized.

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Obama the Figurehead

Andrew Sargus Klein | Posted 11.07.2008 | Politics

Read More: Transition, Politics, Youth, Youth Vote, Protest, Obama Youth, Generation X, Millennial Generation, 2008 Election, Generation Y, Barack Obama, Culture, President Obama, Obama Wins, Obama Election Day, HuffPost Election Analysis, Election Day 2008, Election Day, Election Results, Election, Presidential Results, Obama Presidency, Obama President, Election Analysis, Presidential Election, Politics News
Andrew Sargus Klein

Prop. 8 passed, after Obama's speech. It was a bitter pill for progressives to swallow and a reminder that no matter who is president the public faces many significant issues on its own.

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Tuesday's Second Biggest Winner: Democracy

Arianna Huffington | Posted 11.07.2008 | Politics

Read More: Election 2008 Coverage, Exit Polls, Youth Vote, Obama Voter Turnout, Black Voters, Women Voters, Barack Obama Race, 2008 Election, Barack Obama, Barack Obama 2008, Young Voters, Latino Voters, Voters, Voter Turnout, 2008 Presidential Race, Jewish Voters, Voting, Politics News
Arianna Huffington

We are witnessing a tremendous ideological shift among young voters -- one that could reshape our politics for decades to come.

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Transitioning the Obama Movement

Amitai Etzioni | Posted 11.07.2008 | Politics

Read More: Barack Obama Presidential Transition, Social Movements, Youth Vote, Green Living, Green Energy, Barack Obama, Going Green, Politics News
Amitai Etzioni

The newly politically engaged youth -- groomed in an election campaign but not fashioned as a standing political force -- will be at loss as to what they can do.

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A 20-Year-Old on the Meaning of the Election

Robert S. McElvaine | Posted 11.06.2008 | Politics

Read More: Christians, Obama Assassination Threats, Youth Vote, Obama Youth Vote, Jesus, No Doubt, Optimism, 2008 Election, Barack Obama, The Future, Brett McElvaine, President Obama, Politics News
Robert S. McElvaine

My son, Brett, who is 20 and just voted in his first presidential election, wrote the following on Facebook on Election Night. I was so proud and moved by what he wrote, that I decided to post it for others to see.

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America, Pick Up -- It's Your Future Calling: A 15 Year Old's Perspective

Cassie Goldring | Posted 11.06.2008 | Politics

Read More: Young Voters, Youth, Youth Vote, Barack Obama Youth Vote, Obama Youth Vote, Youth Activism, Barack Obama, Obama Youth, Politics News
Cassie Goldring

Obama has allowed our beloved country to enter its next stage in history, a stage in which my generation can truly feel a part of this country and feel that our voices can and will be heard.

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One Giant Step

Raymond Leon Roker | Posted 11.05.2008 | Politics

Read More: 2008 Elections, Barack Obama 2008, Youth, Youth Vote, Barack Obama Youth Vote, Obama Youth Vote, Obama Youth, Election 2008, 2008 Election, Youth Activism, Barack Obama, Obama Victory, President Obama, HuffPost Election Analysis, Obama Wins, HuffPost Election Reaction, Presidential Results, Election Reaction, Obama Presidency, Election Analysis, Obama President, Politics News
Raymond Leon Roker

We fought. We hoped. We worked. We cried. We panicked. We debated. We held our breath. It's not hyperbolic to say that we helped shift the course of the world.

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A new day for all people--but young people, let's not forget tomorrow

Morgan Warners | Posted 11.05.2008 | Politics

Read More: Barack Obama 2008, Young Voters, Gay Rights, Youth Vote, Youth Participation, Affirmative Action, President Obama, Women and Politics, Obama Gay Rights, Obama Administration, Change You Can Believe In, Youth Engagement, Youth Activism, Barack Obama, Barack Obama Administration, Politics News
Morgan Warners

In college we learn to be skeptical of claims like the ones being made about Barack Obama's historic victory. For today, forget it. His win really doe...

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The Kids Stay In The Picture: Why The Youth Vote Will Come Out

Huffington Post | Rachel Sklar | Posted 11.04.2008 | Media

Read More: Election 2008, Youth Vote, Media News

Will the Youth Vote come out this time? In this make-or-break election where every group has gotten its say — Older white women! African-America...

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Will Young People Deliver This Time? Here's Hoping.

Isabel Kaplan | Posted 11.04.2008 | Politics

Read More: Young People Interest Politics, Youth Vote, 2008 Election, Voting, Politics News
Isabel Kaplan

I am a student at a very liberal university in a very liberal city. I have seen all of two McCain-Palin shirts today. Every other person I pass has ...

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Coming Soon to Decide an Election Near You...the Millennials

Michael Hais and Morley Winograd | Posted 11.04.2008 | Politics

Read More: Youth Vote, Millennial Makeover, Millennial Generation, Barack Obama, 2008 Election, Politics News
Michael Hais and Morley Winograd

The Millennial Generation is poised to play a decisive role in the election on November 4. Among young voters Obama continues to enjoy a nearly 2:1 advantage.

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Penn State: 1000 Youth in Line to Vote at 7am

Jake Brewer | Posted 11.04.2008 | Green

Read More: Rock the Vote, Pennsylvania, Energy Action Coalition, Youth Vote, New Hampshire Polls, Voter Turnout, New Hampshire, Powervote, Penn State University, 2008 Election, Voting, Election Day 2008, Election Day, Presidential Election, Youth Voters, Voting Lines, Pennsylvania Vote, Green Vote, Green News
Jake Brewer

The youth vote is likely to make up 25% of the electorate today and is a powerful national voice that is demanding green jobs and clean energy to reinvigorate and re-power our economy.

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