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VoteGopher is the ultimate Election 2008 study guide - for busy Americans and political pundits alike.  Our team of college students and young voters has analyzed an abundance of election information to bring you concise coverage of what really matters when casting your vote: the issues. On 25 issues, VoteGopher provides you with the tools you need to make an informed choice this November. We dig. You decide -
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Millennials Could be key voters in swing states
Ever since 18-year-olds won the right to vote in 1971, their elders have been disappointed by their level of voter turnout, which has typically been about half the rate of other voters. This year, however, is likely to see a particularly significant increase in voting among Millennials.   read more...
Small group watches, discusses McCain's speech at Park Hall
As the minutes dwindled to John McCain's acceptance speech Thursday night, the discussion throughout Park Hall's multipurpose room ignored the analysis on CNN.   read more...
Inside Higher Ed
A year later...
Nov. 8, 2007
Millennials, Unspun
Pick the stereotype that rings truest about the political engagement of today’s youth:   read more...
     
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Generation O: Is it Over? Activism After the Election
 A key contingent of Obama’s support base was the nation’s youth — most recently termed Generation O — who campaigned across the country for “The Change We Need.” Now that the American citizenry has voted in favor of Obama, the question remains as to what will happen to the student activism.   read more...
Young Voters Showed Their Power -- But the Work Has Just Begun
On November 4, 2008, more young people voted than in any election since 1972, marking the third major election in a row in which youth voter turnout increased. Two days after the election, Campus Progress hosted an event looking at the role young voters played in this election cycle and exploring ways young people can use this momentum to build upon their political power and influence.   read more...
Breaking the engagement
Reversing a generations-long trend, energetic young voters involved themselves heavily in this past presidential campaign, spending their nights making phone calls and their weekends in swing states knocking on doors.   read more...
So What About Those Student Voters?
By and large, many youth voter advocates reported pockets of problems, but large numbers of students voted nonetheless. “It’s long lines, it’s broken machines,” Deborah Rose Hinchey, president of the Pennsylvania Federation of the College Democrats of America, said Tuesday afternoon. “It’s not the end of the world and it certainly won’t stop young people from voting.”   read more...
The Disenfranchisement of My Daughter
It is time to question why people need to go through the cumbersome process of registering to vote ahead of time.  Almost every other country with democratic elections allows for same-day registration.  This would dramatically increase overall turnout and would make it impossible to prevent people like Kalila from voting because of supposed missing registration forms.   read more...
     
One Stop Shop for Voter Mobilization Project Leaders: Minimize
37 things
You can still do to get students engaged.   read more...
Easy Voter Handout
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Get Connected
Add your school to the nation-wide list of voter mobilization projects and see others   read more...
Examples of Voter Mobilization Projects Across Indiana
Another great source of ideas   read more...
Sample Voter Registration Guide for those Registering Students from Ball State
Full of ideas to get you started   read more...
     
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University of Saint Francis Student Government Holds Debates and Mock Election
The University of Saint Francis Student Government Association (SGA) held debates and a mock election for students, faculty and staff during the week of September 28 in order to promote voter registration.   read more...
Raising Voices - Making a Difference
This is an overview of the voter mobilization programs going on at ICC member schools that are partnering with the iVote initiative in some way shape or form. Let’s keep it up, and we’ll help to raise up the voices of young people in the 2008 election!
 
Would you like to see your project listed?  Email Hannah Cartwright at [email protected] to let her know what you're doing.
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In the news Minimize
The Candidates Stump for National Service
By Richard Stengel.  Whoever raises his right hand to take the oath of office as President next January will pledge to uphold the Constitution — and will have already promised to make national service a priority for his Administration   read more...
Want to report a problem voting?
Hotlines from the Michigan Participation Project   read more...
The Problem with the Debates
Why presidential debates have become more like bi-partisan press conferences.  By Kay Steiger   read more...
Outlaws: Andrew Edwards and Jeff Fontas
The youngest legislators in the country talk about new media’s role in democracy, legislating with the “grown ups,” and if they plan on running again.   read more...
The faltering economy is at the top of young voters' minds.
Results from the latest Rock the Vote poll asking young voters what issues are deciding their vote this fall.
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Deep Divide in Primary Youth Vote: 8 in 10 Young Voters Went to College
Although half of young Americans ages 18-29 have never enrolled in college, 79 percent of the young voters on Super Tuesday attended college,  according to the new research.   read more...
Women have had the right to vote for only 88 years
In the last presidential election, voter turnout was higher for women (65 percent) than for men (62 percent)   read more...
Did you know Voter-Owned Elections ARE possible?
Informational meeting sponsored by Common Cause and the Democracy Matters, Barnes and Noble@IUPUI from 11:30-12:30 September 30, 2008   read more...
The Lowdown on Student Voting Rules
Unfortunately, there is a lot of misinformation out there regarding what can happen to students when they register and vote.   read more...
High Turnout, New Procedures May Mean an Election Day Mess
Faced with a surge in voter registrations leading up to Nov. 4, election officials across the country are bracing for long lines, equipment failures and confusion over polling procedures that could cost thousands the chance to cast a ballot.   read more...
     
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5 Reasons to Register
Download this poster and pass it on!   read more...
Campus Vote Blog
On the ground in Indiana, one of this election’s battleground states, getting young people engaged is proving tough - not only having to battle partisanship, but apathy!   read more...
A Note from Your ICC iVote Project Manager Hannah Cartwright!
I'm exited to be working with ICC member campuses around the state this fall in the effort to get young people registered and making informed votes in the 2008 Presidential Election on Tuesday, November 4!   read more...
Our Challenge: Making Young People's Voices Heard in 2008
This year, the number of young voters who voted in the primaries increased slightly, but the challenge to get voters between the ages of 18-24 registered and willing to come out on Nov. 4 is still pressing!  Want to reverse these trends on your campus?   read more...
     
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North Carolina Campus Compact
Election calendar and more
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Michigan Campus Compact
Long standing site with downloadable resources   read more...
Colorado Campus Compact 2008 Campus Vote
In 2004, Colorado was one of eight key states in maximizing voter turnout, particularly among young people, ages 18-35.  With investments from the Pew Charitable Trusts Colorado Campus Compact worked state-wide to increase the number of youth voting by 11% during the 2004 Presidential election.
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2008 Ohio Campus Vote Initiative
This program is not designed to recreate the wheel at every campus. Instead, we are here to help campuses enhance their existing programming by providing easily accessible resources and encouraging campuses to collaborate more effectively and efficiently.   read more...
     
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Check out the IN Secretary of State rules for first time voters
 
Verify your Voter Registration and Find Your Polling Place
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Vote Report: Help NPR Identify Voting Problems
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5 judges on ballot for retention in Indiana
 
Safeguard your vote
 
Want to learn more about the candidates and the issues?
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Campus Resources Minimize
Frontline: The Choice 2008
This PBS special is an unbiased look at each candidate's background and campaign with commentary from close advisors and experts, but without the ususal media hype and spin.   read more...
Yes! Magazine Tools
Based on the recommendations of leading voting integrity advocates, the staff at YES! put together simple ways you can protect your own vote and the fairness of the system.   read more...
Screen Election Movies on Your Campus
Campus Progress has two great election themed movies that you can screen on your campus to help with get out the vote efforts. The Youngest Candidate by Jason Pollock is a documentary that follows four young people as they run for office, and the short documentary Journeys Through Red, White and Blue explores why voting is so important through the eyes of three young African American men.  Plan a Screening
 
Rate the Debates
A citizen-driven campaign for better election coverage   read more...
League Unveils Top 5 Tips for Debate Watchers
League president Mary G. Wilson provided 5 Tips for Debate Watchers   read more...
Seven Weeks and Counting
From WKCD YouTube videos about the youth vote, links to the top websites for youth and politics, recent news articles on the youth vote, and profiles of 21 teenagers who have jumped feet first into the political fray.   read more...
Document your project and win!
ICC is partnering with the Indianapolis Film Festival and you could win! Document your voter registration efforts, conversations and debates about the candidates and issues, and tell us why its important to change the trend of dismal young voter turnout and you'll have a great submission! For more details, see attached!   read more...
Election Quiz
Want to test your voter knowledge or have a fun and simple resource for professors to use in class, or student groups to use to get people talking about the need for young voters to come out on election day? It's only a 1/2 sheet and the answers are at the bottom!   read more...
Facebook: Just Another Tool
ICC created an open group on Facebook:  "I'm Registered (or Registering) to Vote in Indiana!" which while it is just another small tool in your toolbox for reminding people on your campus to register and vote, it's an easy one to use! Invite all your facebook friends ane encourage them to do the same.  
Poll Worker Shortages: Could Students Be The Solution?
On Election Day, it  takes over 30,000 poll workers to run Indiana’s 5,500 precincts.  Understaffed polling places could stunt elections in the United States and Indiana, but you could be the solution. College students—intelligent, energetic and computer savvy—should participate in this important service and even earn a stipend for their work.   read more...
Student Voting Rights
From the Brennan Center for Social Justice at NYU School of Law.  This guide explains the basic residency, registration, identification, and absentee voting requirements for student voters in Indiana.   read more...
Absentee Voting Guide
Absentee ballots can be requested as early as 90 days before Election Day and all applications must be received at least 8 days before the Election Day - October 27, 2008   read more...
18 in 08
18 in '08 is a nonpartisan documentary film and movement targeting today's 17 to 24-year-olds, many of whom will be voting in their first presidential election in 2008. Made by 18-year-old director David D. Burstein, 18 in '08: The Film features interviews with many of the most influential politicians of today, as well as figures from popular culture, political activists, media commentators, student leaders, and young people
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Campus Vote Map- sign up to connect to other engaged campuses
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Campus Compact's 2008 Campus Vote Initiative
Voter Registration
Voter Education
Connecting Service
Activities
Program Examples
Templates
Campus Checklist
Campus Organizing Guide
Connect using the Campus Vote Map   read more...
Indiana Secretary of State Voter Portal
Register to Vote
Election Fraud and Grievance Information
Check Your Voter Registration and Poll Location Information
Voting by Absentee Ballot
Who's Your Legislator?
Important Information for Military and Overseas Voters
2008 Indiana Voter Information Guide | en Español
2008 Indiana Candidate Registry 
www.PhotoID.IN.gov   read more...
I'm Voting For
Campus Progress Action, has launched "I'm Voting For," an online video testimonial campaign that gives young people a platform to talk about how their personal experiences and passion for the issues are driving them to the polls   read more...
Ten Things You Can Do on ServiceVote.org
1.  Take the ServiceVote Challenge. See who else has taken the challenge on the Action Map and read and discuss Action Plans on the Forum.   read more...