Local Elections

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At-Large Debate Special: Ethics In D.C. Government

Monday, Apr 8, 2013 at 12:06 p.m.
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Join Kojo and the WAMU 88.5 news team for a special forum with all six candidates in the special election for an at-large seat on the D.C. Council.

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A War On Women?

Wednesday, Sep 5, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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Democrats used the first day of their convention to make the case that Republicans are waging "war on women." We explore the politics of issues like abortion and pay equity.

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Election 2012: The Latino Vote

Wednesday, Aug 29, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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We speak to Republican delegates from Maryland and Virginia about the party's challenges in wooing Hispanic voters and where they feel Republicans may actually have an advantage.

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Behind The Battles Over Voter ID Laws

Wednesday, Aug 1, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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A wave of states recently passed new laws requiring that citizens provide identification -- sometimes photo ID -- before they are allowed to vote. Advocates say the measures are necessary to combat voter fraud, but others say the new laws...

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The Future Of Neighborhood Communication

Tuesday, Jul 31, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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Facebook and Twitter have transformed the way people communicate with family and friends. But tools like LISTSERV and Yahoo! Groups dominate at the neighborhood level.

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Understanding Your Neighborhood Through Twitter...

Tuesday, Jun 28, 2011 at 12:06 p.m.
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Tech Tuesday explores local political culture through social media, and gets a primer on Twitter jargon and hashtags.

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The Politics Hour

Friday, Nov 12, 2010 at 12:06 p.m.
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The District makes plans to cut $200 million from the city's budget. A Virginia Congressman survives election day with a razor-thin victory.

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Lessons from a Local River

Thursday, Oct 21, 2010 at 12:06 p.m.
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Understanding your community from the smallest ecosystem up. We talk to the Patuxent Riverkeeper about the lessons a local river can teach.

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The Politics Hour

Friday, Oct 1, 2010 at 12:06 p.m.
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We keep the election coverage rolling with a forum between the District's Ward 3 council candidates.

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A Snapshot of DC Voters

Thursday, Sep 9, 2010 at 12:06 p.m.
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We examine the results of a new WAMU 88.5 / Washington City Paper poll on September's political primaries and civic life in the District.

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The Politics Hour

Friday, Aug 6, 2010 at 12:06 p.m.
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Kojo and Tom Sherwood chat with U.S. Rep. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., and D.C. Council Member Mary Cheh, D-Ward 3.

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Election Primer 2010: Maryland's Gubernatorial Rematch

Monday, May 17, 2010 at 12:06 p.m.
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Four years ago, Baltimore Mayor Martin O'Malley unseated Republican Governor Robert Ehrlich. This year, the two are locking horns again. We get a primer on the issues to watch.

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The Politics Hour

Friday, Sep 11, 2009 at 12:06 p.m.
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Virginia candidates for hit the long final stretch of this year's election season. District and Maryland incumbents show off intimidating endorsements and warchests. Plus we ponder how post-September 11th security is affecting public spaces.

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Myths about Voting

Monday, Nov 3, 2008 at 12:06 p.m.
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Think being persuasive is the key to winning an election? Think again. Research by political scientists over the past half century show the most persuasive candidate often loses. The key it turns out, is activating voters -- and this...

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Inclusivity and the GOP

Thursday, Sep 4, 2008 at 12:06 p.m.
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Across the US, political organizations in blue & red states are busy preparing the next generation of candidates and activists. We look at the efforts Republican party leaders are making to recruit new blood into the Grand Old Party, and...

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