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Arpaio Gets Another Four Years to Harass Latinos In An Unchanged Arizona
by Seth Freed Wessler on November 7 2012, 12:55PM
Latinos in Phoenix went to bed last night with the news that they’ll face another four years of harassment from Joe Arpaio and his deputies. The 80-year-old sheriff told supporters at his victory party that he looks forward to another…
Topics: 2012 Election, Election Returns, /NOW Blog
Obama Wins Re-Election, But Mixed Results on Ballot Initiatives
by Seth Freed Wessler on November 7 2012, 11:15AM
Here’s a quick rundown of the results in key ballot measures.
Topics: 2012 Election, /NOW Blog, Politics
Obama Wins Re-Election—and Faces a Hard, Scary Fiscal Fight
by Imara Jones on November 7 2012, 10:01AM
Without action, a new doomsday for the American economy—and those stuck at its margins—is only seven weeks away.
Topics: 2012 Election, Economy, Fiscal Cliff, Second Term
Five Race and Gender Justice Lessons Learned from This Marathon Election Cycle
by Akiba Solomon on November 7 2012, 9:49AM
It’s a cliche to say that the work doesn’t end after Election Day. But people keep saying it because it’s true! Herewith, some takeaways from the past four years and next steps.
Topics: 2012 Election, Akiba Solomon, Gender & Sexuality, Second Term, War on Women
A People of Color Majority Alters Politics. Movements Change the World
by Rinku Sen on November 7 2012, 9:32AM
Politicians, and everyday Americans too, do great things when movements make it impossible to do anything else.
Topics: 2012 Election, Politics, Rinku Sen, Second Term
With Obama’s Win, He’ll Need to Send More Than a Thank You Note to Latinos
by Julianne Hing on November 6 2012, 10:57PM
Latino voter turnout is up, as expected, and they’re bringing it on home for Obama.
Topics: 2012 Election, /NOW Blog
‘You Have Made Me a Better President’ — Live Blog Recap
by ColorLines Staff on November 6 2012, 5:44PM
Settle in with the Colorlines.com team for breaking news and analysis on the 2012 election.
Topics: 2012 Election, Election Returns, Politics
Faulty Electronic Touchscreen Voting Machine Votes for Anyone But Obama
by Julianne Hing on November 6 2012, 4:55PM
The machine is back online after being “recalibrated.”
Topics: 2012 Election, /NOW Blog
A PSA For Your Friends Who Don’t Vote: ‘Your Excuse Sucks’
by Julianne Hing on November 6 2012, 4:05PM
Squashing every bad excuse against voting, one zinger at a time.
Topics: 2012 Election, /NOW Blog
Voter ID Confusion and Tea Party Poll ‘Monitoring’ in Pennsylvania
by Kai Wright on November 6 2012, 3:04PM
Election Protection watchers are hearing lots of reports about conflict over voter ID requirements at Pennsylvania polling sites.
Topics: 2012 Election, Voting Rights 2012, /NOW Blog
Debunking Election Myths: Don’t Worry, Your Straight-Ticket Vote Is Totally Okay
by Julianne Hing on November 6 2012, 12:55PM
Fear not, straight-ticket voters.
Topics: 2012 Election, /NOW Blog
AP: Strong Turnout in New York and New Jersey Despite Sandy’s Chaos
by Kai Wright on November 6 2012, 11:29AM
But some troubling reports emerging about access, particularly in Pennsylvania.
Topics: 2012 Election, /NOW Blog, Politics
20 Hopes and Dreams for the New President’s Racial Justice Agenda
by Jorge Rivas on November 6 2012, 8:38AM
Watch the Colorlines team tell the presidential candidates what they’d each like to see at the top of the national agenda on day one. And add your own hopes to the list!
Topics: 2012 Election, Politics
Beyond the White House: How Today’s Vote Matters for Racial Justice
by Seth Freed Wessler on November 6 2012, 8:20AM
Core questions about reproductive health, immigrant and workers rights, unions, criminal justice and education are on the table at the state and congressional level.
Topics: 2012 Election, Politics
Tea Party Group Blocks Florida Voters, Stops Water Handouts at Polls
by Brentin Mock on November 5 2012, 11:36AM
A Tampa group has filed dozens of last-minute voter challenges, in a troubling indication of ramped up suppression efforts. Meanwhile, as record turnout forced long lines, poll watchers have cried foul over bottled water.
Topics: 2012 Election, Voting Rights 2012, Early Voting, Politics
Ready to Vote? Rampant Suppression Threatens Already Tight Race
by Aura Bogado on November 2 2012, 1:42AM
There are plenty more threats to the vote than there are days left to cast your ballot.
Topics: 2012 Election, Voting Rights 2012, Politics
The Tea Party Will Still Run the States, No Matter Who Wins the Presidency
by Seth Freed Wessler on November 1 2012, 10:26AM
Far right symbolism may have receded, but thanks to redistricting, tea party politics will dominate state legislatures for some time to come.
Topics: 2012 Election, Politics
An Empire State of Mind Has Shaped This Election—and Our Lives
by Imara Jones on November 1 2012, 9:57AM
The president is in the fight of his political life because he never broke the culture and economy of entitlement on Wall Street. Whomever wins Tuesday, writes Imara Jones, that’s the change we need most desperately.
Topics: 2012 Election, Economy, Politics, Second Term
Maryland Readies for Hurricane Sandy’s Impact on Early Voting
by Julianne Hing on October 31 2012, 10:08AM
Early voting is critical to the black vote, but with two fewer days in Maryland’s early voting schedule, it could have far-reaching effects on the state’s future.
Topics: 2012 Election, Early Voting, Politics
Florida Early Voters Show Up in Huge Numbers Despite Suppression Effort
by Brentin Mock on October 30 2012, 10:07AM
For two years, Florida’s tea party Republicans have been working to undo the huge turnout of black voters on the Sunday before Election Day. It didn’t work.
Topics: 2012 Election, Voting Rights 2012, Early Voting, Politics
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