“Vote for me because I can’t do it,” said Ava Monroe to a woman who was passing by Union Square at noon on Election Day. Monroe, 15… Read more “On Election Day, High School Students Rally in Union Square”
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New York City Anti-Trump Protesters Scream at the Sky on Election Anniversary
In a show of defiance and frustration with the administration, a gaggle of anti-Trump demonstrators let out a collective burst of guttural shouts, shrieks and squeals in… Read more “New York City Anti-Trump Protesters Scream at the Sky on Election Anniversary”
Court Rules Closed Primary System is Constitutional
Tiffany Pennamon @tiffanypennamon Nearly 50 independent voters packed into a tiny courtroom Tuesday afternoon waiting to learn if the state’s primary system would face reform. Most were… Read more “Court Rules Closed Primary System is Constitutional”
Columbia Students Prepare to Vote on Unionization
Tiffany Pennamon @tiffanypennamon In 2014, Columbia graduate students unsuccessfully petitioned to be recognized as an official union by the university. Next week, they are getting a second… Read more “Columbia Students Prepare to Vote on Unionization”
After the Election, a Sermon of Hope at a Harlem Church
Tiffany Pennamon @tiffanypennamon A room full of worshippers swayed to the music Tuesday night as the choir at First Corinthians Baptist Church sang the words, “See yourself… Read more “After the Election, a Sermon of Hope at a Harlem Church”
An Election Night Vigil with Donald Trump’s Supporters
As returns were coming in on Tuesday night, a diverse group of about 50 Donald J. Trump supporters chanted “USA” and held an anxious vigil outside the… Read more “An Election Night Vigil with Donald Trump’s Supporters”
On Election Night in Brooklyn, A Celebration of Compromise
In Brooklyn, a group of strangers with beers in hand tried to find common ground on Election Night. “Our Southeast Asian policy is unnecessarily hostile towards China,”… Read more “On Election Night in Brooklyn, A Celebration of Compromise”
A Frustrating Day for Voters in Inwood
Elizabeth Martinez has been a poll worker many times, but the 2016 election was her first go at being coordinator of a polling place. It was… Read more “A Frustrating Day for Voters in Inwood”
Senior Citizens Find Help to Get to the Polls
Andre Lilly, a disabled veteran, was taken directly into the polling station after waiting for 10 minutes. (The Ink/ Xuejie Zhao) Diane Mccants, the transportation coordinator… Read more “Senior Citizens Find Help to Get to the Polls”