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On AlterNet: voting

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "voting"

Provocative New Book Challenges Us to Really Ask

Provocative New Book Challenges Us to Really Ask "Why?"

Andrea Batista Schlesinger, Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc.. July 15, 2009.
When we create the right environment for deliberative democracy, we can arrive at consensus. In that consensus, there is power.

Grand Illusion: The Myth of Voter Choice in a Two-Party Tyranny

Grand Illusion: The Myth of Voter Choice in a Two-Party Tyranny

Theresa Amato, The New Press. July 7, 2009.
Third-party candidates are effectively shut out of the presidential race by the two major parties designed to squash the competition.

The Numbers Are In: Most Americans Want an Immigration Overhaul

The Numbers Are In: Most Americans Want an Immigration Overhaul

Seth Hoy, Immigration Impact. June 9, 2009.
A new poll shows that 71 percent of likely voters think undocumented immigrants should take steps to become legal taxpayers.

Prashad: The Ideological Tides Have Turned, and Republicans Are On the Ropes

Prashad: The Ideological Tides Have Turned, and Republicans Are On the Ropes

Vijay Prashad, CounterPunch. May 29, 2009.
Though not defeated, Republicans are dented, aware that their orthodoxy is undesirable to the citizenry.

Caroline Kennedy's Voting Record

Caroline Kennedy's Voting Record

Matt Stoller, Open Left AlterNet: PEEK. December 19, 2008.
"City Board of Elections records show Kennedy has failed to vote in many elections since she registered in the city in 1988."

A Dream Realized: Obama and America Look Forward

A Dream Realized: Obama and America Look Forward

Davin Hutchins, American News Project AlterNet: Election 2008. November 5, 2008.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" speech comes to fruition.

90-Second Guide to Voting Day: Prepare to Protect Your Rights

90-Second Guide to Voting Day: Prepare to Protect Your Rights

Baratunde Thurston, Jack & Jill Politics AlterNet: Video. November 4, 2008.
Everything you need to know before heading to the polls.

FOX Goes Nuts Over ACORN

FOX Goes Nuts Over ACORN

ZP Heller, Brave New Films AlterNet: Video. November 3, 2008.
Breaking down FOX News' ACORN infatuation.

Hardcore Gamblers Predict Who Is Going to Win the Election

Hardcore Gamblers Predict Who Is Going to Win the Election

Keith Thomson, AlterNet: PEEK. November 3, 2008.
Bookmakers must make an accurate line or they lose -- period.

Why Don't We Have Universal Voter Registration?

Why Don't We Have Universal Voter Registration?

dday, Hullabaloo AlterNet: PEEK. November 2, 2008.
Universal voter registration is the answer to Republican hissy fits about so-called "voter fraud."

How to Make Your Vote as Easy as Possible: An Online Guide

How to Make Your Vote as Easy as Possible: An Online Guide

Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet. October 31, 2008.
How to vote early, find your polling place, check your registration, know what ID to bring and more. With new updated info.

Vote411.org: A One Stop Shop for All Your Voting Needs

Vote411.org: A One Stop Shop for All Your Voting Needs

Staff, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. October 30, 2008.
Voting information. Don't leave home without it.

How Electronic Voting Machines Could Steal Our Democracy

How Electronic Voting Machines Could Steal Our Democracy

DJK, Brave New Films AlterNet: Video. October 30, 2008.
Don't think for a second that this couldn't happen.

7 Ways to Ensure Your Vote Gets Counted

7 Ways to Ensure Your Vote Gets Counted

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Greg Palast, Huffington Post AlterNet: PEEK. October 30, 2008.
Want your vote to count. Here's what to do.

'New Americans' May Decide Key Electoral Races Across the Country

'New Americans' May Decide Key Electoral Races Across the Country

Staff, Truth in Immigration AlterNet: Election 2008. October 30, 2008.
2008 is expected to be a banner year for New American voters.

Why Would Anyone Want to Stop You from Voting?

Why Would Anyone Want to Stop You from Voting?

Staff, CitizenTube AlterNet: Democracy and Elections. October 29, 2008.
Video your vote and capture polling place problems.

Not This Time: ACORN Stands Up to GOP's Voter Suppression and Intimidation Tactics

Not This Time: ACORN Stands Up to GOP's Voter Suppression and Intimidation Tactics

ZP Heller, Brave New Films AlterNet: Video. October 29, 2008.
Call McCain today and tell him "Not This Time!"

Bush Casts His Ballot for a Third Term

Bush Casts His Ballot for a Third Term

Amanda Terkel, Think Progress AlterNet: PEEK. October 24, 2008.
Apparently W. and Laura are fans of early voting.

How Safe Is This Election?

How Safe Is This Election?

Andrew Gumbel, The Nation. October 24, 2008.
The GOP attack machine isn't dead yet, but the wheels have started coming off.

Voter Registration Fraud? I'll Show You Voter Registration Fraud!

Voter Registration Fraud? I'll Show You Voter Registration Fraud!

Looseheadprop, Firedoglake AlterNet: PEEK. October 18, 2008.
Where is the Justice Department investigation of this?

Obama vs. McCain: Progressive Voter Guide to Water Issues

Obama vs. McCain: Progressive Voter Guide to Water Issues

AlterNetOctober 17, 2008.
See how Obama and McCain compare on eight water issues from privatization to pollution.

Election Protection and Voter Suppression Today on Meet the Bloggers (1pm ET/10am PT)

Election Protection and Voter Suppression Today on Meet the Bloggers (1pm ET/10am PT)

ZP Heller, Meet the Bloggers AlterNet: Video. October 17, 2008.
Watch the show with Color of Change's James Rucker and join the conversation.

If Joe the Plumber Were a New Voter, Ohio Ruling Could Block Him from Voting

If Joe the Plumber Were a New Voter, Ohio Ruling Could Block Him from Voting

Staff, Brennan Center for Justice AlterNet: PEEK. October 16, 2008.
If Joe registered this year, he could be purged from the rolls under a 6th Circuit Court ruling on Tuesday.

FOX Presents Voter Suppression Guru as

FOX Presents Voter Suppression Guru as "Voting Expert"

Staff, Talking Points Memo AlterNet: Video. October 15, 2008.
The return of former Bush Justice Dept. official Hans Von Spakovsky.

 Desperate Republicans Have No Intention of Going Down to Defeat With Either Dignity Or Honor

Desperate Republicans Have No Intention of Going Down to Defeat With Either Dignity Or Honor

Down With Tyranny! AlterNet: PEEKOctober 12, 2008.
Republican Party leaders are starting to finally realize the trouble they're in