register and vote sign in Union Square, photo by Robin L. Frankel
Raise Your Vote looked up each candidates’ platforms on their respective websites. Here are the candidates’ respective stances on selected issues in their own words. Continue reading
Bernie Sanders, Photo by Robin L Frankel
Bernie Sanders spoke to 500 voters as part of a panel at First Unitarian Congregational Society in Brooklyn Heights on Saturday, April 16, 2016.
The other members of the panel were Linda Sarsour, a Muslim activist. Cornel West, a professor of Philosophy, and Sara Luria, a reform Rabbi.
The round-table discussion that touched on many topics. Continue reading
Amye Blum, photo by Robin L Frankel
Amye Blum, 59, is a poll worker in Midwood.
“I went into the library, [where there was] a table set up, I filled out an application and waited for them to call me,” said Blum, about how she got started. Continue reading
Bernie Sanders is vying for votes against his rival Hillary Clinton in New York, his home state. Raise Your Vote went to the former Brooklynite’s neighborhood, Midwood and surveyed the residents there about their thoughts of Sanders.
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“It’s exciting to know that we share a common heritage being Jewish and coming from the same neighborhood, ” said Alice Cohen, 59, an occupational therapist who grew up in Midwood, “Even with the age difference, we probably have a lot in common.” Continue reading
Raise Your Vote pounded the Brooklyn pavement and asked four women who they’re voting for in their respective primaries.
Who are YOU voting for? Sound off in the comments below!
A lot has happened this week on the national stage. Raise Your Vote keeps you updated with news from around the web.
Viral video juxtaposes Donald Trump’s and President Obama’s views on women. [BuzzFeed]
“Western Tuesday” has brought Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton closer to winning their respective nominations. [New York Times]
What would a Hillary Clinton presidency mean for everyday women? [Complex]
Former First Lady Laura Bush is interviewed about Afghan Women [USA Today]
Register and Vote sign in Union Square, photo by Robin L. Frankel
Voter registration is regulated at the state level and states vary in their requirements. For NY voters, you must be at least 18 years old, a US citizen, who is not a felon, have lived at the same address for at least 30 days, and be mentally competent.
It’s been a long campaign season. The Presidential candidates have been whittled down to Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, and John Kasich on the Republican side and Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders on the Democrat side.
For those people still trying to decide who to vote for, Raise Your Vote is hosting a recurring feature called Hot Topic in which an expert will break down each candidates’ stance on specific issues.
Carolyn McIntyre and then-Public Advocate Bill de Blasio, used with permission
Carolyn McIntyre, 57, is a central Brooklyn resident on a mission. Three years ago, McIntyre and her husband Michael White, went to her local library – the Brooklyn Heights branch – for a meeting, where she heard an announcement.