Growing grassroots Internet activism – commonly referred to as the “Netroots” – is credited with helping energize the Democratic Party. Young Obama supporters are runnings phone banks, organizing "street teams," and hitting battleground states, using the Internet as an organizing tool.
Neighborhoodies is running a political campaign, cut from a different cloth. The clothing store's “Obama-a-day” promotion features daily Barack Obama-related design templates for T-shirts, hooded sweatshirts and accessories.
Sunnyside senior Carmelo DePrima, 92, survived the Great Drepression – but he worries about the economy's impact on young people: “I’m glad at least I already have one foot in the grave.”
With less than one week left before voters’ cast their ballots, questions about Senator John McCain and Senator Barack Obama’s positions on incarceration and criminal justice remain unanswered.
Campaign T-shirts – ranging from "Blondes For Obama" to the canine-inspired “Bark for Obama” – are for sale in Union Square.
Jackline Oluoch can't vote in the U.S. – but that hasn't kept her from participating in the presidential election.
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Children are creating campaign buttons, inspired by the presidential race – and an exhibit at the Museum of the City of New York.