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Kuwait: Blogs in the News

Global Voices 4 years ago Region: Kuwait

A local newspaper has started covering Kuwaiti blogs. In many countries, this might be perceived as a positive step but some Kuwaiti bloggers have their reservations. According to Exzombie: يحسب على الدكتور عدم حياديته في الطرح رغم توضيحنا له مرارا حول المجتمع التدويني الكويتي، فهو دائما يصور هذا المجتمع بان جمه ليبرالي رغم ان المدونات التي اعلنت توجهات�... more

Website Urges Children to Influence their Parents' Vote, for Obama

Ground Report 5 years ago Region: United States

Harnessing the ability of youths to self-organize online via platforms like Facebook and text messaging, a group of Obama supporters have launched a website that urges children to rock the vote--through their parents. Called YrMomma4Obama, using the text message jargon of teens, the effort cites the story of former Clinton superdelegate Christine "Roz" Samuels, who allegedly switched her vote to Obama because of the influence of her adult children. Founders include former MoveOn staffer Ca... more

Painters Stump for Hillary Clinton on Super Tuesday

Ground Report 5 years ago Region: New York

Member of the New York Painters Union stump for Hillary Clinton on Super Tuesday. The Painters Union has over 6,000 members. Here two of the explain--sort of-- why they are campaigning for Senator Clinton. more

Livestreaming the Primary Vote

Ground Report 5 years ago Region: United States

GroundReport founder Rachel Sterne introduces the livestream of her vote on Super Tuesday. Unfortunately, she was voting in a firehouse in her hometown of Dobbs Ferry--which blew out the mobile signal. Check out GroundReport for more live coverage of the 2008 elections. more

Democrat’s Super Tuesday not so Super

Nicholos Poma 5 years ago Region: United States

Super Tuesday is here and while the Republicans will know who their nominee will be, Democrats will likely have to wait a little bit longer. Going into Super Tuesday, the national polls have Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton neck and neck. In fact, all of the polls have these two candidates well within the margin of error. In the weeks, leading up to the South Carolina Primary it seemed that Clinton was the favored candidate, although, not by much. However, through a slip by former Pr... more

The Republican’s Moment of Truth

Nicholos Poma 5 years ago Region: United States

Today is the big day for Republicans in a winner takes all proposition. Super Tuesday is now upon us and the candidates are making one last push for the Party’s nomination. Romney and McCain have their sights set on California as the largest prize and possibly the deciding factor in this campaign. In recent weeks, John McCain has enjoyed an unprecedented expansion in support for his campaign even though many in the Republican Party are saying that they would rather vote for Hillary Cli... more

Pre-Election Lack of Sleep Thoughts

Rob Mintzes 5 years ago Region: United States

I was going to post some stuff about the Obama rally held by students today at Binghamton University, complete with pictures, but the turnout was lower than the Sunday event in downtown Binghamton, and the crummy indoor lighting meant my pictures suffered. I'll try taking pictures of lines at the polls tomorrow (hoping there are some long ones). I'm having difficulty sleeping, hence the late night post. My dorm room is extremely stuffy (they keep the thermostats at 68° and we have no ... more

Binghamton Students and Locals Rally for Obama (and one lone soul for Clinton)

Rob Mintzes 5 years ago Region: New York

Students and local residents rallied for Barack Obama on Sunday, February 3, outside the historic courthouse of Binghamton, NY, while on the other side of the street stood one Hillary Clinton supporter. The College Democrats of Binghamton University will be hosting a rally for Obama (and to remind fellow Democrats to vote in the Super Tuesday primary) in the lobby of the Old University Union on Monday, February 4, at 12 noon. Images from that event will be posted some time in the afternoon. more

A Haitian Blogger on the Next American President

Global Voices 5 years ago Region: United States

By Jennifer Brea Pascale, a Haitian living in Abu Dhabi who blogs at Natifnatal, writes about the American presidential election from a “Third World” perspective. Given America's impact, the outcome of this election matters not just for U.S. voters, but people around the world. And while America certainly needs hope, she writes, campaign promises have a way of evaporating as soon as the contest is over. Can politicians like Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton help the US write a ne... more

Caribbean: Obama in Iowa

Global Voices 5 years ago Region: United States

By Janine Mendes-Franco Senator Barack Obama's astounding success in Iowa - the first of the caucuses that will ultimately result in the victorious nominee from each of the two main political parties going on to contest the 2008 US presidential election - has struck a chord with many Caribbean bloggers. Posts range from the coverage of a full-blown endorsement of Obama by the US Virgin Islands Governor, to hopeful questions about whether history could actually be unfolding before our ey... more