Election 2012

Special Report: Election 2012

Technology challenges privacy during election campaigns

It may be too soon to declare the death of privacy at the hands of technology, but candidates must be increasingly cautious about what they say even in what seem to be private settings.

Anna Callaghan • October 31, 2012

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US foreign policy success in Burma overshadowed in election

The meeting of Burma’s former dissident Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and President Barack Obama at the White House in September marked a success in U.S. foreign policy, but one that has been overshadowed by Middle East crises during the election campaign.

Elizabeth Shim • October 31, 2012

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Local politicians court city’s Arab-American vote

The Arab American Institute estimates the Arab-American population has grown to 3.6 million nationwide, with 450,000 in New York State. Only California has more.

Jackson Perry • October 30, 2012

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NYU students hustle to get the vote out

In a tight election this year, both Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney are targeting younger voters.

Sara Afzal • October 29, 2012

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The “Moho” Vote

Whichever way they vote, gay Mormons have been emerging more recently as a vocal force within the Mormon community.

Nicole Disser • October 29, 2012

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‘Stamp Stampede’ at Union Square

The Stamp Stampede and its mini-marathon (12 hours of stamping cash) were conceived by Cohen with a campaign finance reform initiative in mind.

Morgan Ribera • October 25, 2012

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Home call centers foster camaraderie among volunteers

Wolfsthal's apartment bell started ringing as early as 6:15 p.m. and scarcely stopped for the next 20 minutes. The host planted nosh around the apartment; nuts, grapes, cookies, cheese, crackers.

Ted Simmons • October 18, 2012

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Voices outside of the Hofstra Presidential Debate

Protestors and watchers ask the questions they want answered by the candidates.

Colleen Quigley • October 16, 2012