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Abortion is one of the most debated issues today and voting for a pro-abortion candidate is something many people struggle with. How do you feel about it?

Learn how to register to vote in a local, state or federal election in the United States, and a look at voting methods like absentee ballot voting and early voting.

The Civil War had been won by the North, but there was still much to do, as both legal and extra-legal means were used to prevent freed slaves from voting.

How American Idol uses cumulative voting and how it effects the outcome of elections.

This brand new application gives every citizen the ability to see how their representatives vote on the issues so they can stay informed.

It's no secret that Google is the most popular search engine in the world... so can that power be harnessed for good? Project 10 could provide the answer.

Recent changes in felon disenfranchisement laws in Florida may have an impact on the next election.

Teachers can find ideas for teaching how elections operate by holding a mock election in their classroom with these plans.

Completing the simple process required for voters to get on the electoral roll could make all the difference to the future of the United Kingdom and the European Union.

Success of not-so-singing sensations like Sanjaya Malakar makes critics raise their eyebrows, but execs of the show say American Idol and vote tampering don't mix.

The suffrage movement in Canada was established in 1878. Dr Emily Stowe launched an aggressive campaign seeking the same provincial and federal electoral rights as men.

A big North Carolina win and a close second in the Indiana primary put Barack Obama more than 126,000 votes ahead of Hillary Clinton in presidential primary voting.

Steve Asmussen's Curlin, the colt from nowhere, became 2007's best, while Todd Pletcher's top filly, Rags to Riches captured the Eclipse Award for best three-year-old.

Clinton won the most popular votes if Florida and Michigan primary results are counted. Obama won if the two disputed primaries are excluded.

It all depends on whether you count the votes in the Florida, Michigan and Washington Democratic presidential primaries.

It's the total delegates that count, but primary popular votes may help candidates pick up momentum, enhance their fund raising and assist in recruiting superdelegates.

In a special election on Tuesday, California voters rejected five of the six proposed budget measures that were to prevent what some are calling a "financial armageddon."

With only four Democratic state primaries remaining, the final primary vote winner is still up for grabs by either Hillary Clinton or Barick Obama.

The players participate in the official Survivor auction; Debbie turns on her old alliance member; J.T. and Stephen continue to rule the game

2007 sees EXIT festival win the Best European Festival category with a high class line-up of electronic acts and quality sounds including Pendulum and The Prodigy.

American Idol stars sing hits from the Grand Ole Opry. Dancing with the Stars has their first dance off, and Jewell performed.

Four years in a row #25 has earned the title of Favourite Hair Spray at behindthebottle.com's annual competition among professional hair care products.

When a tiny Indian Ocean island whose population is 90% Muslim votes to strengthen its links with France, the reasons are likely to be more economic than sentimental.

American Idol top 9 revealed. Hell's Kitchen chefs participate in TV Guide photo shoot, and two chefs are kicked out of the kitchen for good.

The National Board of Review has named Disney/Pixar's Up as the best animated film, and one of the top 10 movies of 2009.

Devoid of an incumbent President or Vice President, the 2008 American presidential elections will inevitably be a vote for change. What kind of change was the question?

Clinton has the most popular votes if Florida and Michigan primary results are counted. Obama leads if the two disputed primaries are excluded.

With 22 democratic delegates available (each possessing half a vote) USA voters, living abroad, were the first to cast ballots nearly 24 hours ahead of mainland America.

Crossover voting, allowed in 19 USA open state primaries and caucuses, has emerged as an insidious legal procedure affecting governmental aspirants and national politics.

Taking too much of the recommended dosage of acetaminophen has long been linked to liver damage and now the FDA is addressing this public health concern.

Clinton and Obama together received 16.9 million votes in first 25 Democratic primaries. McCain, Romney and Huckabee received 10.6 million in first 24 GOP primaries.

Despite enduring numerous injuries this season, the Portland Trail Blazers rookie guard dazzled fans with his versatility and leadership.

Anoop, Scott and Lil Rounds were the bottom three on AI, and Frankie Avalon represented Simon's birth year. Issues of weight haunted ANTM's London.

Horseman Keith Clark, SBSW, and Rich N Elegant have been voted to the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame. Hypnotic Blue Chip is reaching his potential this season.

Taj and Spencer watch their backs on Survivor. The Harlem Globetrotters make a surprise appearance on Hell's Kitchen.

Democrats still feuding over whether to count the results of the Michigan and Florida primaries, but here are the popular votes in all states conducting primaries.

In 1893, the New Zealand Government passed legislation giving women the right to vote and became the first country in the world to do so, a fact not widely appreciated.

CBC has announced the short list for its 2009 Bucky Awards, a celebration of all things independent, musical and Canadian. Voting is open to the public.

In 1860, New England academics and radicals supported a largely unknown Westerner for president. That year, this voting bloc helped Abraham Lincoln win the White House.

African Americans show an unwavering loyalty towards the Democratic Party. This loyalty coupled with an increase in Black turnout could deliver Democrats the Presidency.

Last month's landslide BJP, Bharatiya Janata Party, election victory in the Indian state of Gujarat, has resurfaced old feelings of Indian-Hindu nationalism.

While many issues seem to be at stake in this year's election, there are many factors to be considered when voting for a candidate. What is important for Catholics?

That's who seems to be the majority of the early voters the U.S. election in 2008. Almost one-third of the electorate have voted before Election Day.

Arizona's Secretary of State, Jan Brewer, announced a new innovation in voting for the 2008 ballot. A select group of voters will be casting ballots differently.

The 2008 Heisman Trophy voting was the closest in over a decade and while Tebow did receive the most 1st-place votes, the results were right on with Tebow in 3rd.

Talented singers are sent home while less-skillful ones remain. Can one website really skew the voting and turn Idol into little more than a cheesy reality TV show?

In Britain, the Labour Party used to be seen as the party of the working class, with the Conservative Party representing the Middle and Upper Classes. Are they still?

Fan-favorites who don't deserve all-star game berth have gotten the nod, while those who have overachieved this season have been outcast by ballot stuffers.

Both nationwide competitions have harnessed the collective unconscious of the voting public, who loyally follow every nuance of their respective candidates.

Teachable moments occur every time there is another election, and the more press the election gets, the more important the lessons are to teach.