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Jon Blount Tries to Vote - Part I

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In Detroit Michigan, Jon Blount has trouble voting, as he was not registered correctly. He laments about appearing stereotypical on such a extraordinary day.

Jon Blount Tries to Vote - Part I

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In Detroit Michigan, Jon Blount has trouble voting, as he was not registered correctly. He laments about appearing stereotypical on such a extraordinary day.

Muslim Extremists vs. Homosexuals - Prejudice Proposal in Hamtramck

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Hamtramck, Michigan's Vice Mayor talks of prejudice proposal and why "Muslim extremists" oppose it, despite the fact that it protects Muslims.

Hamtramck, MI: Sometimes The Vote Stops Here

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A brief history and explanation of voter suppression in Hamtramck, Michigan.

Election Protection: Know Your Rights!

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When you go to the polls, it's possible that someone might challenge your right to vote. If that happens, what should you do? With the help of the ACLU we get a demonstration of how to handle some of the situations that could come up.

This demonstration was based upon the laws in Michigan. Laws vary from state to state and sometimes even from county to county. To find out what the laws are in your location, check either one of these websites:

www.866ourvote.org

www.epwiki.org

"They Wouldn't Let Me Vote Because They Said I Didn't Have A House"

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How do you vote when you don't own a home? From Detroit we hear first hand that it's not easy, if sometimes just impossible. What's being done to prevent that this election? We listen in on an ACLU session and find out how people who can get legal help to vote by calling 866-OURVOTE. Video by The UpTake's Oren Goldenberg

Inside An Acorn

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In ACORN'S Michigan office, employees are baffled by what they call an "aggressive" attack on their organization. The community organization, whose goal during the election cycle is to register as many voters as possible, refutes claims that fraudulent voter registration cards have an affect on the election.