Some young voters say the traditional version of the American dream is fading, but many of them still cite opportunity as the cornerstone of the concept. In this story, five young voters share their individual American dreams, how they think the idea is being reshaped and why theyre looking to the next president to restore and preserve the American dream for generations to come.
More at http://therealnews.com/c.php?c=081001YT Minutes after the termination of the second of three Presidential debates between Barack Obama and John McCain, Real News Senior Editor Paul Jay sat down with Bill Fletcher Jr. Executive Editor of The Black Commentator. In part one of their conversation Bill shares his dissatisfaction with Obama's unwillingness to advocate for any radical policy changes on the major issues and his analysis of the contempt which McCain has shown for Obama over the campaign.
Rising gas prices and a slowing economy are forcing many Americans to leave their cars at home and find alternative methods of transportation. Many are choosing bicycles to get around. VOA's Babak Bordbar looks at the rise in bicycling in America and what its impact is on the environment. Brian Allen narrates.
More than a week after Hurricane Gustav spared the city of New Orleans, some gulf coast communities are still dealing with the storm's destruction. One Native American community has received no government assistance despite being devastated by Gustav. Aljazeera's Mike Kirsch reports.
The consequences of the 9/11 attacks will undoubtedly be felt for years to come. And the tragedy has continued to affect ordinary Muslim Americans to this day as over the last 7 years they have bee... The consequences of the 9/11 attacks will undoubtedly be felt for years to come. And the tragedy has continued to affect ordinary Muslim Americans to this day as over the last 7 years they have been facing constant discrimination.
Hundreds of thousands of Russians live in the U.S. and their votes could influence the outcome of the presidential election. Republican candidate John McCain has been vocal in his criticism of the Kremlin. But Russians living in America appear to prefer him to Democrat Barack Obama.
It's been 25 years since Sarah Palin took Tony Stewart's American Government class at North Idaho College, but he's happy that Palin is taking some of what she's learned into into her campaign with John McCain. KXLY4's John Langeler reports.