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Rock the Vote President Obama is doing a live online forum taking your questions on health care today at 1:15pm EST ...check it out and let us know what you thought: http://awe.sm/OFy
Adriana at 9:56am July 1
I really hope progress is made with today's town hall. I will be all ears. If you're going to be at work during the town hall, the app I always use on my iPhone for White House updates will be streaming it, so you can listen to it conveniently here: www.iheartradio.com/whbliv
Adriana at 10:40am July 1
www.iheartradio.com, on the main page, click on iphone and it should work. hope you like it as much as i do!
Jessica at 10:53am July 1
I wish I could see this. I hope all of his efforts work.
Starting this fall the students, staff, and faculty of Valdosta State University will be able to fill out their ballots in municipal, state, and national elections from the comfort of their own… campus dining room...
OK, it is a couple weeks old, but we like how Jon Stewart addresses the talking points of those who are standing in the way of health care reform. We also like sausages wrapped in pancakes dipped in Baconaise. A story for another time. The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / [..
Rock the Vote We're still watching...check out the video we pulled together of the images you sent to us - the background music is from our friend Wyclef Jean...powerful stuff.
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Rock the Vote Supports democracy, freedom and fair elections in Iran.
Cheryl at 9:59am June 26
and back on track with actual news! thanks, RTV!
Anthony at 10:11am June 26
At least real news is back. We need to show our support for the real things that matter!
Toktam at 10:28am July 1
http://www.hamsaweb.org/cr
Moments of Silence for Iranian Students
Moments of Silence for Iranian Students
Since he was 8 years old, Michael Jackson has managed to set the world dancing. His songs were unmistakable with a catchy beat and high-pitched choruses. His moves left audiences in awe as he defied the laws of gravity with his legendary and often imitated moonwalk...
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Since he was 8 years old, Michael Jackson has managed to set the world dancing. His songs were unmistakable with a catchy beat and high-pitched choruses. His moves left audiences in awe as he defied the laws of gravity with his legendary and often imitated moonwalk. ...
This is it: tomorrow Congress will vote on the American Clean Energy and Security Act, a bill we have been working to strengthen for the past several months. We can’t let up now, and we need to make sure our voices are heard loud and clear in this debate. Two things you can do: 1. [..
Rock the Vote Brutal violence on the streets of Tehran today...click to hear a terrifying account from CNN.
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As happens in the news, no matter the gravity of the event, a new, more marketable story begins to replace older stories on the front pages. Unfortunately, in this case, the “older story” happens to be ...
Chris at 8:39pm June 24
Patricia you are so right my husband just got home a week ago from Iraq after 4 1/2 years working in embassy we do need to be there so many people forget 911 and act like they are safe
Brenda at 8:18am June 25
Iran had nothing to do w/ 911, nor did Iraq. The 911 terrorists were from Saudi Arabia, our friends ?
As the world watches the developments of the Iranian presidential election fallout, we here at Rock the Vote have been impressed and proud of your support and willingness to stay educated on this international development...
Four members of the Iranian football team have been ‘retired’ for wearing green arm bands in protest of the election in Iran. This is amazing (and not in a good way)...
Today marks the eleventh day since the presidential elections in Iran. In the fallout of sub-par election honesty and government censoring of technology, violence erupted, and protests here in the states and abroad have attracted media attention...
Rock the Vote This is not democracy: "the country's authorities have taken revenge by imposing life bans on players who sported green wristbands in a recent World Cup match in protest against Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's disputed re-election."
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Ali Karimi, Mehdi Mahdavikia and two others are 'retired' after sporting green wristbands in World Cup qualifier in Seoul
Joseph at 5:32pm June 23
Yeah, Rachel Carosello's fiance, or, whatever, like the time, remember, when the US gave support for the Baathists and Hussein, since, like, the fifties, especially against Iran, where we even turned a blind eye against gassing whole villages, etc, since, technically, it was perfectly in line with anti-Iranian US policy? You don't...you don't think the IRANIANS remember that, do you? Hmmm.
Rupert at 11:37pm June 23
What brave young people .I trust there actions will be an inspiration for others to openly fight for a free and fair society.
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Obama says world 'appalled' by Iran brutality
At news conference, he criticizes 'threats, beatings and imprisonments'...we need to keep up our support for those fighting! http://awe.sm/Keg
Source: www.msnbc.msn.com
President Barack Obama on Tuesday declared the United States and the entire world are "appalled and outraged" by Iran's violent efforts to crush dissent.
Bill at 1:55pm June 23
There is no right way for the US to respond to this. Our history with Iran is abysmal and the worst thing a legitimate opposition group could be labeled in Iran is pro-US.
Joseph at 2:24am June 24
What we need is to mobilize anti-American, pro-democratic-Iran supporters. THEY would have some sort of quasi-validity in this whole mess.
Rock the Vote 11 days and counting. We're still watching and supporting the fight for free and fair elections in Iran. Are you with us?
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Today marks the eleventh day since the presidential elections in Iran. In the fallout of sub-par election honesty and government censoring of technology, violence erupted, and protests here in the states and abroad have attracted media attention.
There are so many reasons why this effort for free and fair elections in Iran rings a cord for so many of us here in America. It is not what democracy looks like and we need to stand up in support of those who are fighting and dying for a free country. We’ve asked people both [..
From today’s New York Times: “Threatening to crush dissent, the powerful Revolutionary Guards warned protesters Monday that they would face a “revolutionary confrontation” if they returned to the streets in their challenge to the presidential election results and their defiance of the...
TEHRAN, Iran – “Police beat protesters and fired tear gas and water cannons at thousands who rallied in Tehran Saturday in open defiance of Iran’s clerical government, sharply escalating the most serious internal conflict since the 1979 Islamic Revolution...
Rock the Vote What's your statement of support for the Iranian people fighting for free and fair elections? http://awe.sm/Lvw
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There are so many reasons why this effort for free and fair elections in Iran rings a cord for so many of us here in America. It is not what democracy looks like and we need to stand up in support of those who are fighting and dying for a free country.
Mandy at 2:01pm June 22
You all should watch the documentary " The Queen and I" about the exiled wife of the Shah of Iran. Very interesting to see that just two days after the protests in Iran. They seem to have a history of corruption and the people are used to being lied to. I think it's really good that the people tried to peacefully demonstrate their feeling of being cheated out of a fair vote. Hopefully things will change for the better for them, if they can continue to hold their government accountable.
Barbara at 2:24pm June 22
Standing in solidarity to be seen for your vote --if not counted is just as important! We stand by you in spirit as your fellow democracy.You are doing the right thing to get out in the streets to be seen( if not heard by your physical vote.) Let your votes be seen all across your land --as a democracy--so they can be counted that you want can have the change you need for your country.Stand together and know we stand beside and behind you!!!
Craig at 2:38pm June 22
If the Supreme Leader and the President were so confident in the election results and in support of the tenets of Democracy, it seems to me that it would have been much easier to have agreed to a new and internationally monitored election, as opposed to clerical authoritarian dictates and steamroller tactics used against Iran's people. If there ... Read Morewere seeds of revolutionary dissent beforehand, the actions from over the past week have aided in its germination.
May the Iranian people find their path to Liberty, Freedom, and a true secular Democracy of, by, and for the People.
May the Iranian people find their path to Liberty, Freedom, and a true secular Democracy of, by, and for the People.
Rock the Vote Check out our Huffington Post piece about a young Iranian-American's perspective on the elections - please leave a comment with your thoughts: http://awe.sm/LuW
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"How much do I take for granted?" Donny asked. "For me, a choice between liberty and death is a philosophical dilemma, a historical event, but never a necessary choice."
Rock the Vote From the NY Times today - "The warning, on the Guards’ Web site, was issued despite an admission by Iran’s most senior panel of election monitors that the number of votes cast in 50 cities exceeded the actual number of voters" ... stand up for free and fair elections! http://awe.sm/Keg
Source: www.blog.rockthevote.com
“Threatening to crush dissent, the powerful Revolutionary Guards warned protesters Monday that they would face a “revolutionary confrontation” if they returned to the streets in their challenge to the presidential election results and their defiance of the country’s leadership.
Rock the Vote ...the crowd could be heard chanting "Do not be scared. We are all together."
Source: www.cnn.com
Hundreds of protesters crowded Tehran's Haft-e Tir Square on Monday, despite warnings from the government, eyewitnesses said.
Heather at 6:58am June 22
I'll second Margo.
Marlin at 7:25am June 22
The whole world is watching, the whole world is watching, the whole world is watching.
Michael at 7:28am June 22
We are all watching! We will not be silent, we will not let this happen without our voices being heard. We send our prayers and love to you all.
Rock the Vote "Suppressing ideas never succeeds in making them go away," Obama said in a written statement.
Source: www.msnbc.msn.com
As police beat and fired tear gas at protesters in Tehran, the nation's police chief said Saturday that his response would only get tougher if anti-government protests continue.
beemty at 6:35pm June 20
people live under all kind of governments, democracy, dictaterships(left or right) monarchy, secular and religious but only with the peoples tact approval. the people get sick and tired enough they and only they change it...
Stephanie at 6:44pm June 20
True--supression causes anger and resentmet
Rock the Vote An American student's perspective of what's happening with students in Iran.
Source: www.blog.rockthevote.com
As a university student, it was difficult for me to picture what Babak Talebi was depicting when he spoke of the dorm raids taking place at major universities across Iran.
Barbara at 12:53pm June 20
If anyone is on twitter, set your location to Tehran and your time zone to GMT +3.30. Iranian security forces are hunting for bloggers using location/timezone searches. The more people at this location, the more of a logjam it creates for forces trying to shut Iranians' access to the internet down. Cut & paste & pass it on.
Rock the Vote What else are people hearing about the protests in Tehran?
Barbara at 12:53pm June 20
If anyone is on twitter, set your location to Tehran and your time zone to GMT +3.30. Iranian security forces are hunting for bloggers using location/timezone searches. The more people at this location, the more of a logjam it creates for forces trying to shut Iranians' access to the internet down. Cut & paste & pass it on.
Kaiser at 1:36pm June 20
tnx 4 all my friends. Kaiser from Tehran
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"Police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse thousands of protesters rallying in Tehran to demand a new presidential election, witnesses said."
Join us in support of free and fair elections: www.rockthevote.com/campaigns/iran
Source: www.msnbc.msn.com
Police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse thousands of protesters rallying in Tehran to demand a new presidential election, witnesses said.
Michelle at 9:32am June 20
twitter reports that helicopters are dropping acid on protesters... didn't make it to cnn yet tho.
Barbara at 12:53pm June 20
If anyone is on twitter, set your location to Tehran and your time zone to GMT +3.30. Iranian security forces are hunting for bloggers using location/timezone searches. The more people at this location, the more of a logjam it creates for forces trying to shut Iranians' access to the internet down. Cut & paste & pass it on.
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Obama responds to Khamenei: "And I'm very concerned based on some of the tenor -- and tone of the statements that have been made -- that the government of Iran recognize that the world is watching."
We're all watching and acting - sign our statement of support for young Iranians: http://www.rockthevote.com/campaigns/ira
Source: www.huffingtonpost.com
I'm liveblogging the latest Iran election fallout. Email me with any news or thoughts, and scroll down for stories corresponding to the front-page headlines.
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Iranians threatened against further protests. Send your message of support for free speech and democracy to young Iranians at: http://www.rockthevote.com/campaigns/ira
Source: www.msnbc.msn.com
Iran's supreme leader said Friday that Iran's disputed presidential vote had not been rigged, sternly warning protesters to halt massive demonstrations.
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The Rock the Vote crew went and interviewed a few protesters at a rally in DC yesterday - you can check out all the clips at youtube.com/rockthevote.
Be sure to submit your own video of what's happening: http://www.rockthevote.com/campaigns/ira
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Young people's reaction to the Iranian election at a Washington DC protest.
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We can't sit back - make your voice heard by signing our statement of support that we stand with young people in Iran and across the world in support of free and fair elections and against voter suppression and censorship. Also, change your facebook profile picture by grabbing a graphic here: http://www.rockthevote.com/campaigns/ira
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‘We are fighting with our lives and the world is just watching,’ said Ali, a Tehran University student who asked that his full name not be used. ‘They see how the government is trying to silence us, how they are beating us — but they don’t come to our help. ...
Kimi at 1:39pm June 18
Thank you for supporting us! Go ROCK THE VOTE!
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Rock the Vote Check out this story of a young Iranian-American...amazing.
Source: www.blog.rockthevote.com
The culture of fear perpetuated by the Iranian government is nothing new and is indeed the primary force in keeping citizens inside and outside of Iran silent for so long. I can remember being chastised ...
Cathy at 12:04pm June 19
With all the reading about the events in Iran this pas week, I had missed this one. Thanks for the link. My hope is that the people of Iran are successful in their current struggle and that it is accomplished with no more bloodshed. I so admire their bravery in standing up to thugs and goons that are in their midst.
Rock the Vote You all following what's happening with the elections in Iran? Check out this video in solidarity of the people fighting for fair and free elections.
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Fight! Smash! Win! Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine- as if you didn’t know?!) and Boots Riley (The Coup- a band you NEED to know!) brought its revolutionary party band, Street Sweeper Social Club to Wallingford, Connecticut last weekend...
The recent Iranian elections have provided a lot for us to think about...
Guljeen at 6:16pm June 15
yeppers!
Bill at 6:49pm June 15
This is about a lot more than just the election. After the revolution, it turned out the new boss was as bad as the old boss. It's just been simmering ever since.
Susan at 11:24pm June 15
Have lived in the Philippines when Marcos declared martial law, I am not surprised to see the election rigged. I witnessed it there. Just after martial law-election. Everyone was required to vote and fingerprinted. Do you think they would dare not vote for Marcos??? After the election he abolished his Congress. Iran is such a screwed up nation... Read More. President, Iatolla(however you spell him). I have a close friend that is an Iranian Jew-living here, of course. Who is in control??? Chaos-that's who.
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