by Nelima Voter anticipation must have been very high in North Minneapolis. By 7 am there was a line of over 100 people stretching out the door and down the ramp of North Point Health and Wellness Center. Everyone was happy and energetic; people cheered and clapped everyone who cast their ballot, one guy even … Continue reading »
Tag Archives: Voting
Share Your Election Stories.
The most highly anticipated day after 2 years of rigorous campaigning. Did you vote today? What was the election experience like for you? What will you miss and what won’t you miss about the whole process? Are you optimistic about your candidate? If you have voted back home how did this experience … Continue reading »
Last Minute Voting Tips for Minnesotans.
by Nelima Tomorrow’s the E-day and many of you are nervous and anxious. Here are a couple of pointers that may be helpful (for voters and non-voters alike). MN voting locations are open from 7 am to 8 pm. Get to your polling station by 8pm to cast your vote. Make sure you are … Continue reading »
Politics at the Playground?
by Nelima Dr. Grace Yoo amused me today when she talked about how her kids were having a fight in the back of the car over who gets to be Obama. “I don’t even know why you are arguing over politicians when you can’t even vote,” she said. “We can vote at nick.com” said her … Continue reading »
Voting for Non-Citizens
This is a GREAT article by Ibe Kaba. I couldn’t have said it better. This year I am going to vote, regardless whether or not I am a US citizen. Whether you have a green card, here on a visa, or here “illegally”, you can too. And you should. For the sake of disclosure, I … Continue reading »