Obama Victory Celebration in Chicago

By  Harry Hanbury on Nov 05, 2008

Obama's victory brought hundreds of thousands of people out to celebrate in Chicago, and ANP was there to capture the outpouring of emotion. Produced with Patricia Foulkrod, director of The Ground Truth.

Election Day 2008: PA Voters Forced to Vote Provisionally

By  Danielle Ivory on Nov 04, 2008

In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, registered voters have found their names missing from local poll books. Some think that the local books are out of date, some think that the Philadelphia City Commission was swamped and couldn't get all of the paper work done. But, in any case, these votes probably won't be counted tonight, which, despite the sky-high turnout, could have major consequences for the Obama campaign.

Click here for ANP's previous coverage of voting in Philly.

Click here for Steven Rosenfeld's article on Alternet.

If McCain Wins, Obama Supporters Predict . . .

By  Harry Hanbury on Nov 03, 2008

At an Obama rally in Columbus, Ohio, ANP asked Obama supporters how they would feel if they wake up on November 5^th to find that John McCain has won the election. Produced with Patricia Foulkrod, director of The Ground Truth.

If Obama Wins . . . Conservatives Panicked, Pessimistic

By  Harry Hanbury on Nov 01, 2008

At a Halloween-day rally for John McCain in Columbus, Ohio, ANP asked McCain supporters a simple question: If Barack Obama is elected president, what will it say about America? One woman, who claims that Obama wants to change the flag and the national anthem, demonstrates the lasting power of a debunked anti-Obama chain e-mail. Produced in collaboration with Patricia Foulkrod, director of The Ground Truth.

Chaos Looms Over Pennsylvania Vote

By  Danielle Ivory on Oct 31, 2008

Philadelphia is shaping up to be a key city in a key battleground state in this election, but machine problems and long lines may plague the polling stations and voter disenfranchisement will be a serious risk. Unfortunately for voters, the people charged with running a smooth election in Philly seem surprisingly unconcerned. Philly's veritable election czar, Marge Tartaglione (D), in particular, shocked ANP with her comments at a recent hearing. See more videos at the American News Project.

ANP has been investigating the perplexing case of the Philadelphia City Commission for a few weeks.

Click for our original story, Philly Official Scoffs at Voting Problems.

Click for our follow-up, Voters Sue Pennsylvania, Election Official Scoffs.

And click for the judge's recent ruling in the case of the NAACP v. Cortes.

Long View: Deer Hunting With Jesus

By  Nick Penniman  Mike Fritz on Oct 29, 2008

ANP traveled to rural Virginia to talk to author Joe Bageant. His highly-acclaimed recent book, Deer Hunting With Jesus, was lauded by one reviewer as a "raging, hilarious, and profane love song to the great American redneck."

Voters Sue Pennsylvania, Election Official Scoffs

By  Danielle Ivory on Oct 23, 2008

Earlier this week, ANP reported that, come November, Pennsylvania voters could face substantial delays at the polls. We spoke with the man running the election in Philadelphia, who scoffed at long lines and tales of lost votes. Now, voters are suing the state of Pennsylvania. With the help of Voter Action and the NAACP, they filed a complaint this morning in Philadelphia federal court, specifically citing an interview between the American News Project and Philadelphia Deputy City Commissioner Fred Voigt. Here's an update and more of our interview with Voigt.

Click here to view our original story: http://americannewsproject.com/node/155

And click here to watch the follow up to this story: http://newsproject.org/videos/166

Philly Official Scoffs at Voting Problems

By  Danielle Ivory on Oct 17, 2008

Even after plenty of forewarning, it seems like battleground state Pennsylvania's upcoming election could be a disaster waiting to happen. But the man who is heading up Election Day preparations scoffed at these problems. In fact, he shared many startling opinions with ANP.

Click here to view our follow-up to this story.

And click here to view the follow-up to that story.

Foreclosed Home Front: One Mother’s Struggle

By  Steven Greenstreet on Oct 17, 2008

Today Jocelyn Voltaire will lose her home . . . unless bloggers and activists can intervene.  On Wednesday, ANP reported on the economic plight of people in Hempstead, NY, the location of the third and final presidential debate between Barack Obama and John McCain.  Jocelyn's story in particular inspired an outpouring of support on the web.   Jocelyn fell victim to a predatory loan that ANP has traced back to Goldman Sachs, the Wall Street firm whose CEO, Lloyd Blankfein, made over $70 million last year.  We will continue following this story.

No Debate: Hempstead is Struggling

By  Steven Greenstreet on Oct 15, 2008

Today a horde of journalists descends on Hempstead, NY, to cover the third and final presidential debate. ANP left the pack to hear from people outside of the media spotlight, people hit hard by our nation's crises at home and abroad.