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A look at Nelson Mandela's life

A brief glimpse at the life of this legendary changemaker

Young activists join forces in Iran and America

What activists in the U.S. are doing to back Iranian protesters

American students take to the streets in solidarity with Iran

See what Generation Do Something is doing to support our peers in Iran

Who's Who in Iran

Names you need to know to be up-to-date on the election fallout in Iran

First Lady of Change

Next to every strong man is an even stronger woman.

President Barack Obama's Inaugural Speech

Text of President Barack Obama's inaugural address as delivered on Tuesday, January 20.

Obama and McCain volunteers are just getting started

What's next for the Do Something generation

For Barack Obama: The real fight begins now

Stealing the election away from an eminent Republican politician is only the beginning for the president elect

Recap of Obama on the issues

So now that he's taken the White House, what does he plan to do about the issues that matter to youth?

The real deciders of the Election: Electoral College

Winning the popular vote for president doesn't automatically mean winning the election.

Candidate Wrap-up

Read up on a few important issues we haven't touched on in our coverage of Obama and McCain.

It ain't only about Obama and McCain!

They may not have a snowball’s chance in hell of winning, but this isn’t stopping dozens from joining the race for the White House.

The candidates on service

Both have made national service a priority in their senate terms, but are they just talking the talk?

Where do they stand on Women's Issues?

Many undecided voters are women, so where the candidates stand on areas that impact women's lives may just be the deciding factors of the election.

The Candidates on Healthcare

46 million Americans are uninsured. 8.7 million are children. What are Obama and McCain planning to do about it?

Choose your candidate quiz

Find the candidate that best represents you with this quiz.

The Candidates on the Economy

How do Obama and McCain intend on tackling an economy that seems on the verge of recession?

Election 2008: Surge of social issues on the ballot

Most people have heard of Proposition 8, which may ban gay marriage in California, but what about the 152 ballot proposition that voters will be deciding on in November?

You can still do something around the election

Here is a list of 11 creative things you can do to get involved in the most historic election in recent memory.

The Candidates on Education

The American educational system is in crisis. What do the candidates intend to do to resolve it?

"We’re not the 'Do Nothing' Generation!"

Young people tell Do Something what issues are important to them during this very important campaign season.

The war in Iraq: Where do the candidates stand?

This battle looms as the most important foreign policy issue of the 2008 election.

How Green is Your Candidate?

This presidential election, the US is finally assured an administration that recognizes the reality and peril of the climate change threat.

The Presidential Candidates on Gay Rights

Obama and McCain's stance on issues of special concern to the GLBT community.

Political movies to get you pumped for the election

Need even more reasons for why you should vote? Here's a list!

Is your candidate animal-friendly?

Where do the candidates stand on animal welfare?

Meet the Candidates

Take a look at their lives before politics, when they were normal Americans like you and me.

My Fabulous Job: A Political Reporter at 22!

Karen Leigh shares her experiences as a reporter during a historical election.

My Fabulous Job: A Political Reporter at 22!

Karen Leigh shares her experiences as a reporter during a historical election.

11 Facts About Voting

By 2015, our generation will make up one third of the electorate.

Terms You Should Know About Voting

Learn more about voting

Background on Voting

A brief history of voting rights.

2008 Presidential Election Breakdown: Environmental Policy