Election 2008: Issues http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1111&ft=1&f=1111 NPR provides in-depth coverage of election issues, from the Iraq war to the economy to health care. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 15:00:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Election 2008: Issues http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1111&ft=1&f=1111 On The Agenda: Improving U.S. Schools Education Secretary Arne Duncan is gathering together the heads of the country's two major teachers unions and leaders from 150 school districts in Denver this week to talk about how to work together on improving schools. Mon, 14 Feb 2011 15:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2011/02/14/133756364/On-The-Agenda-Improving-U-S-Schools?ft=1&f=1111 http://www.npr.org/2011/02/14/133756364/On-The-Agenda-Improving-U-S-Schools?ft=1&f=1111 Education Secretary Arne Duncan is gathering together the heads of the country's two major teachers unions and leaders from 150 school districts in Denver this week to talk about how to work together on improving schools.

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]]> 18,000 Same-Sex Couples Await Ruling In California About 18,000 same-sex couples tied the knot during the months gay marriage was legal in the state last year. Now, they are waiting to find out whether the state Supreme Court will let a voter-passed ban on gay marriage stand or overturn it — and whether their marriages will be declared invalid. Mon, 11 May 2009 00:05:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=103965021&ft=1&f=1111 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=103965021&ft=1&f=1111 About 18,000 same-sex couples tied the knot during the months gay marriage was legal in the state last year. Now, they are waiting to find out whether the state Supreme Court will let a voter-passed ban on gay marriage stand or overturn it — and whether their marriages will be declared invalid.

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]]> An Election Day Letdown For Gay Americans Commentator Marc Acito is pleased that President-elect Obama included gay people in his victory speech, but Acito worries about the future. Voters in California, Florida and Arizona banned gay marriage on Election Day. Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:22:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96823257&ft=1&f=1111 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96823257&ft=1&f=1111 Commentator Marc Acito is pleased that President-elect Obama included gay people in his victory speech, but Acito worries about the future. Voters in California, Florida and Arizona banned gay marriage on Election Day.

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]]> California's Prop. 8 Passes, Passions Flare While voters were casting ballots for the first black president, California chose to pass a state constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage. For the latest news, Farai Chideya talks with Jasmyne Cannick — a gay rights activist in Los Angeles — and Lou Engel, founder of "The Call." Fri, 07 Nov 2008 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96751056&ft=1&f=1111 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96751056&ft=1&f=1111 While voters were casting ballots for the first black president, California chose to pass a state constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage. For the latest news, Farai Chideya talks with Jasmyne Cannick — a gay rights activist in Los Angeles — and Lou Engel, founder of "The Call."

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]]> States Weigh Gay Marriage, Other Sensitive Issues Same-sex marriage and abortion were among the hot-button issues addressed on some state ballots Tuesday. Voters in 36 states weighed 153 measures, ranging from affirmative action to assisted suicide. Most initiatives were decided by Wednesday. Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:01:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96600599&ft=1&f=1111 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96600599&ft=1&f=1111 Same-sex marriage and abortion were among the hot-button issues addressed on some state ballots Tuesday. Voters in 36 states weighed 153 measures, ranging from affirmative action to assisted suicide. Most initiatives were decided by Wednesday.

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]]> Exit Polls Link Obama Victory To Economic Fears Barack Obama's path to the White House was marked by a broad appeal among people of every age, race, income and religion — and a galvanizing fear about their economic future. In overwhelming numbers, Americans say the nation is headed in the wrong direction. Tue, 04 Nov 2008 17:56:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96599102&ft=1&f=1111 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96599102&ft=1&f=1111 Barack Obama's path to the White House was marked by a broad appeal among people of every age, race, income and religion — and a galvanizing fear about their economic future. In overwhelming numbers, Americans say the nation is headed in the wrong direction.

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]]> What's Happening Where You Live? Listeners share their experiences at the polls, and we learn what to expect from television networks as the votes are being tallied. Tue, 04 Nov 2008 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96580914&ft=1&f=1111 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96580914&ft=1&f=1111 Listeners share their experiences at the polls, and we learn what to expect from television networks as the votes are being tallied.

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]]> The President And The Military Members of the armed forces have a lot at stake in this presidential election. Military personnel, their families and guests discuss what they think the next president needs to know about the military, their jobs and their lives. Tue, 04 Nov 2008 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96580922&ft=1&f=1111 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96580922&ft=1&f=1111 Members of the armed forces have a lot at stake in this presidential election. Military personnel, their families and guests discuss what they think the next president needs to know about the military, their jobs and their lives.

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]]> Mormons Divided On Same-Sex Marriage Issue California's Proposition 8 would overturn gay couples' recently granted right to marry. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints asked congregations to work to pass the measure. Some Mormons are troubled by the church's prominent role in a political fight. Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:51:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96405866&ft=1&f=1111 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96405866&ft=1&f=1111 California's Proposition 8 would overturn gay couples' recently granted right to marry. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints asked congregations to work to pass the measure. Some Mormons are troubled by the church's prominent role in a political fight.

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]]> Voters To Face Vast Array Of State Ballot Initiatives The social issues that dominated much of the 2004 presidential campaign have been pushed off the national stage by the plummeting economy. But those issues have not gone away — they've just moved over to hotly contested ballot initiatives in several states. Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:45:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96439751&ft=1&f=1111 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96439751&ft=1&f=1111 The social issues that dominated much of the 2004 presidential campaign have been pushed off the national stage by the plummeting economy. But those issues have not gone away — they've just moved over to hotly contested ballot initiatives in several states.

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]]> Who Will Win Over Jewish Voters In Florida? Jewish voters are being heavily courted by both presidential candidates. They mostly voted for Democrats until 2004, when Bush made inroads. Now, some say they're reluctant to support Obama given his stance on Palestinians and rumors about his faith. Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:40:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96398742&ft=1&f=1111 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96398742&ft=1&f=1111 Jewish voters are being heavily courted by both presidential candidates. They mostly voted for Democrats until 2004, when Bush made inroads. Now, some say they're reluctant to support Obama given his stance on Palestinians and rumors about his faith.

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]]> Candidates Differ On Relief For Working Families With workers losing jobs or scrambling to retain them, pressures intensify at home, too. What do the presidential nominees propose to ease Americans' work-family tensions? Sizable differences separate the two on issues such as family leave, sick time and child care. Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:02:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96289036&ft=1&f=1111 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96289036&ft=1&f=1111 With workers losing jobs or scrambling to retain them, pressures intensify at home, too. What do the presidential nominees propose to ease Americans' work-family tensions? Sizable differences separate the two on issues such as family leave, sick time and child care.

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]]> In Ohio, McCain Attacks Obama on Taxes Republican presidential candidate John McCain has told supporters in Ohio that his Democratic rival, Barack Obama, will raise taxes on the middle class. With five days left for the presidential election, McCain is touring swing states. Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96344495&ft=1&f=1111 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96344495&ft=1&f=1111 Republican presidential candidate John McCain has told supporters in Ohio that his Democratic rival, Barack Obama, will raise taxes on the middle class. With five days left for the presidential election, McCain is touring swing states.

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]]> In Run Up To Big Day, McCain Adviser Outlines Plans In the final days of the presidential race, senior McCain campaign adviser Nicolle Wallace says they've noticed a bump in support whenever Sen. John McCain visits a state, so they're planning to visit as many as they can before Election Day. She also discusses McCain's stand on Barack Obama's tax plans. Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96344522&ft=1&f=1111 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96344522&ft=1&f=1111 In the final days of the presidential race, senior McCain campaign adviser Nicolle Wallace says they've noticed a bump in support whenever Sen. John McCain visits a state, so they're planning to visit as many as they can before Election Day. She also discusses McCain's stand on Barack Obama's tax plans.

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]]> Obama Adviser Explains Tax Plan, Rips Palin Anita Dunn, senior adviser and chief communications officer for Barack Obama's presidential campaign, talks about Sen. Obama's tax plans for people who make between $200,000 and $250,000. She also talks about why the campaign has just released an ad taking on John McCain's choice of Sarah Palin for vice president. Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96344525&ft=1&f=1111 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96344525&ft=1&f=1111 Anita Dunn, senior adviser and chief communications officer for Barack Obama's presidential campaign, talks about Sen. Obama's tax plans for people who make between $200,000 and $250,000. She also talks about why the campaign has just released an ad taking on John McCain's choice of Sarah Palin for vice president.

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