Polling Confusion Adds to List of Woes in Post-Sandy Rockaways
Residents of the Rockaways in southern Queens found ways to get to the polls despite the absence of services and changes to polling locations.
Despite Drones, Pakistani Americans Support President Obama in 2012
Despite increasing anti-Americanism back home, Pakistani Americans still believe President Obama remains a better option than a pro-war candidate from the Republicans.
In the 2012 Elections, 3rd Party Voters Defend Their Position
Third-Party Voters stand up to be counted in the 2012 elections. Despite their usual issues of struggling campaign financing as compared to the big guys and a lack of media coverage, voters feel they are making progress.
Collecting the election: newspapers, Chia Pets, or just old school campaign buttons
With the lengthy 2012 campaign season over, a cornucopia of souvenirs — from buttons to Chia Pets — await collectors.
Governor Christie criticized but justified
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie receives flack for opening up e-voting, but could his acts be justified given the current situation of the hurricane?
The Voices of Rockaway; Election Day 2012
The Rockaways in the New York City borough of Queens was one of the hardest hit areas of Superstorm Sandy. Only one week after the storm, the community came out to vote. These are the voices of the people.
Election Day 2012: Youth Voices in Red Hook, Brooklyn
Election Day in Red Hook, Brooklyn was a whirlwind. A week earlier, Hurricane Sandy sent rivers of rushing water through the streets. Today over 5000 residents still struggled with no access to heat, electricity, hot water, or hot food. Volunteers were everywhere, helping with necessities and trying to encourage residents to get out to the polls.
Election Day in the Rockaways
Election Day in the Rockaways from Whitney Mallett on Vimeo.
