Scenes From a Midterm Election in Richmond

On Election Day 2018, Richmond Pulse reporters snapped photos at election sites across the city. Everyone from candidates to poll workers to voters gave their opinions on the voting process and this options on this year’s ballot. “So many people have died giving us this right. I vote every year. There is a lot at […]

Hmong political forum makes history in Merced

In a first for Merced, a forum for city council candidates was held in the Hmong language. Merced’s Hmong residents number in the thousands and organizers said the event was held to help people more readily engage with their candidates. “It’s an amazing example of a community who came from nothing pulling themselves up by […]

Latinx voters can be the ‘Unstoppable Giant’

Born in the United States and raised in Mexico, Long Beach student Elizabeth Campos wasn’t interested in the 2012 presidential election, her first opportunity to vote. This election is different. Campos reflects on the importance of each vote, especially among Latino and immigrant communities. “How much more personal can the election get when there’s so […]

Transportation biggest roadblock to voting in Eastern Coachella Valley

Voting by mail is becoming more common across the country. But it’s an essential link to civic engagement for people in Eastern Coachella Valley without cars. “Those without cars are often forced to walk more than a mile to the nearest bus stop or to pay $20 or more for a ride to their closest […]

‘It’s on us’: UC Merced students take control of voter registration efforts

The stakes are high this November when the country will be voting for the next president and on important state and local candidates and issues. Voter turnout is low for young Californians aged 18 to 24, and some students at the University of California in Merced are trying to get more people registered to vote. […]

Get knowledgeable about this year’s elections

With the November presidential election on the horizon, organizers are preparing to get Sacramentans excited about voting. This Sunday, community groups are holding a rally at the Fruit Ridge Community Collaborative on 44th Street to “remind people that their vote matters and every vote counts, especially in areas that are underrepresented.” Read the story at […]

My life, my vote: Don’t let language be a barrier to voting

Only 3 out of 7 Filipino Americans in San Diego choose to vote. For this election season, community leaders worked with Eastlake High School students to produce a bilingual video encouraging Filipino Americans to exercise their right to vote. “Voting is important for every American citizen because it’s a way of expressing your voice.” Watch […]