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On The Fence About Voting? Miami Dade College Can Help

September 14, 2018 Corbin Bolies Voting, Vote, iCED, Elections

The political wave is coming to Miami Dade College. The College’s Institute for Civic Engagement and Democracy recently updated their voter engagement website to make it a widespread, nonpartisan voter engagement initiative ahead of the midterm elections on Nov. 6. “We want students to know there is no excuse… Read the rest at our website.

Republican Marlon Montero protesting outside of the rally held by HIllary Clinton.

Kendall Campus News

Politicking For The GOP

October 18, 2016 Maria Vizcaino Voting, Vote, Election, Student Life, Republican, Rally, MDC, Politics, Clinton

Marlon Montero calls himself a surrogate of the Grand Old Party. The 18-year-old freshman political science student took a stand in this turbulent electoral season and started a new political student organization: Miami Dade College Republicans—Kendall Campus. “I’m very proud to lead a group where we all think alike… Read the rest at our website.

Hillary Clinton and Al Gore at the rally held at Kendall Campus' gymnasium.

Kendall Campus News

Clinton And Gore Bring Voter Registration And Climate Change Awareness

October 18, 2016 Zayrha Rodriguez Hillary Clinton, Clinton, Vote, Presidency, Election, Rally

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and former Vice President Al Gore made a campaign stop at the Kendall Campus gymnasium, on Oct. 11, a week before the Florida voter registration deadline. Before Clinton and Gore came to the stage the crowd chanted: “Sí se puede” (Yes we can), “Hillary”… Read the rest at our website.

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Crucial Candidates

October 18, 2016 The Reporter Staff MDC, Politics, Vote, Guns, Local Elections, Florida State Legislature, Florida, Jobs, Minimum Wages

Florida State Senate District 36

René García Republican René García was born and raised in the city of Hialeah to Cuban American parents. García was elected to a two year term on the Hialeah City Council in 1997 and to a four year term in 1999. He graduated with… Read the rest at our website.

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Voters Should Also Focus On Social Issues

October 18, 2016 Ruth Gonzalez LGBTQ+, Forum, Voting, Vote, Opinion, Voters, Social Issues

Election time is always a frenzy of debates, potential candidates pointing fingers and promises being made. Many issues are on voters’ minds, wondering which candidate is best fit to deal with them as the next president. A poll conducted by the Pew Research Center this past June found the… Read the rest at our website.

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Vote Based On Conscience, Not Fear

October 18, 2016 Alexander Aspuru Voting, Vote, Opinion, Election

Our country should be a mirror. We should see ourselves in its reflection, filling the curves of race, gender and politics outlined on our frame. There are 318.9 million people in the United States according to the U.S. Census Bureau, each with their own experiences. However, as wide as… Read the rest at our website.

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Why Millennials Should Vote in Local Elections

October 18, 2016 Madison Monzon Local, Elections, Voting, Vote, Opinion, Millennials

This year has been largely dominated by the talk about the upcoming presidential election. Ashley Rodriguez, a first year psychology major at Kendall Campus, has not registered to vote. However, she plans to only vote in the general presidential election, saying: “I am more prone to vote in the… Read the rest at our website.

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One Penny, One Vote

October 18, 2016 Rachel Tanis Vote, Opinion, Presidency, Election

Being eligible to vote in the Unites States is something that I consider a privilege, in other words, an honor. All citizens who are eligible to vote should take the advantage of their voting rights and vote for the candidate who they believe fits the position of president of… Read the rest at our website.

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MDC’s TurboVote Encourages The College To Be Election Ready

October 3, 2016 Roland Ortega Elections, Vote

TurboVote is a free service that allows students, staff and faculty to register to vote for the upcoming general election. Those registered with TurboVote receive text and email reminders to update their voter information as well as a background on the ballot items. “The state house and state senate… Read the rest at our website.

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Upcoming Voter Registration Drives

September 9, 2016 Zayrha Rodriguez Voter Registration, Voting, Vote

On Sep. 27, North Campus, 11380 N.W. 27th Ave., will host a college-wide National Voter Registration Day, at Lake Road. The event will feature a parade, performances, live music, an information fair, voter registration and guest speakers. For more information, contact Rebecca Pelham at (305) 237-8380 or rpelham@mdc.edu. On… Read the rest at our website.

Florida State Senate District 36

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