Everything tagged with ‘elections’

Behind the Election: Hired by Hillary

Words: Jessica Jones • Jun 18th, 2008 • Category: FOLKS.

It was a fascinating experience to go through, just to see that physical anger and hear people yell out taunts or physically push you. We were surprised at how passionate [Obama’s] supporters became.

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A Tear for Kenya

Words: Stacey Younge • Feb 3rd, 2008 • 9 Comments • Category: SUBSTANCE.

It was considered the most peaceful country in East Africa, the safe haven in a region stricken with political turmoil. On December 27th, 2007, that all changed.

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*Quickie* Org Hopes to Boost Obama Votes in Cali

Words: Kat Noel • Feb 3rd, 2008 • Category: SUBSTANCE.

Vote Hope, a grassroots California based political network, wants to encourage youth and underrepresented communites to vote for Obama during the February 5 primary.

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*QUICKIE* Ouch! Time’s columnist calls out Clinton duo for ganging up on Obama

Words: Jessica Jones • Jan 24th, 2008 • 2 Comments • Category: SUBSTANCE.

New York Time’s columnist Maureen Dowd wrote this editorial, titled Two Against One, about Bill and Hillary Clinton teaming up against Barak Obama in recent months. It was the second most emailed article on the New York Time’s website today.

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*QUICKIE* Black Celebrities Dig into Their Wallets for Obama

Words: Jessica Jones • Jan 15th, 2008 • 5 Comments • Category: SUBSTANCE.

Look at how much celebs have donated this year.

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