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MPIRG youth vote organizer Andy Pearson, right, assists computer science freshman Alex David in completing his voter registration Tuesday afternoon on the Washington Avenue Bridge. Similar events were held by Grace University Lutheran Church and League of Women Voters Minneapolis as part of National Voter Registration Day.

Groups mobilize students to vote

by Bryna Godar
Published September 26, 2012
MPIRG registered 275 voters during Tuesday’s National Voter Registration Day.

U hosts radio conversation series

by Brian Arola
Published September 26, 2012
The political discussions will take place at the Humphrey School.

Obama back on top in campaign fundraising for time in 3 mos.

by Brian Arola
Published September 24, 2012
Small contributions fuel Obama's fundraising resurgence.

Voters, candidates engage online

by Bryna Godar
Published September 20, 2012
Obama has the sixth-most followers on Twitter, ahead of Oprah but behind Justin Bieber.
Reverend J. Cody Nielsen, a minister with the Wesley Foundation, speaks to congregants during their worship service on the front lawn of the University Baptist Church on Sept. 9 in Dinkytown. The Wesley Foundation welcomes members of the gay community to their ministry.

Churches enter marriage amendment battle

by Annie Michaelson
Published September 17, 2012
Some churches around the U oppose the marriage amendment.
First District Rep. Tim Walz, left, and company manager Patrick Wilson tour Parker Hannifin last Thursday in New Ulm, Minn.

Quist, Walz battle for small-town Minnesota

by Bryna Godar
Published September 13, 2012
Incumbent Democrat Tim Walz was elected to the 1st district House seat in 2006.

Economy, health care matter most to students

by Bryna Godar
Published September 12, 2012
U students’ priorities this election align with young voters nationwide.

Experts discuss role of women in 2012 election

by Emily Mongan
Published September 12, 2012

Is 2012 the year of the woman? With record numbers of females running for Congress and debate on women’s health issues filling headlines, the media are proclaiming it “the year of the woman.”...

Experts debate if 2012 is the year for women

by Emily Mongan
Published September 11, 2012
American University professor Jennifer Lawless spoke at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs Tuesday on whether 2012 was politically the "Year of the Woman."
Students for Obama president Laura Pratt and former U.S. vice president Walter Mondale watch a video stream from the Democratic National Convention on Thursday evening in Rapson Hall. Mondale encouraged students to involve themselves in the political process in fall 2012.

Campus DNC party gets VP treatment

by Alexi Gusso
Published September 10, 2012
Students gathered in Rapson Hall to watch the DNC and hear from Walter Mondale.

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