Get My Vote

The conversation on race in politics has heated over at Weekend Edition's Sunday Soapbox. Here's a sampling of their responses:

A Hard Choice

"Looking back now as an adult and ignoring what I have been told to believe (instead of all empirical evidence to the contrary) makes the upcoming choice very challenging for me, a Caucasian having witnessed the aftermath of the Detroit and Chicago (riots)." -- Sage A. Hoebermann

What People Have Taught Me

"(When the man) brought their maids from Detroit, (they were the) first black people I had ever seen. … Between Daisy and Mary, I learned a lot, about love, and about being decent. I'd vote for one of their children any day, for those ladies knew up from down." -- Leona Heitsch

Time and Conversation

"When I consider the joyful, uplifitng notion of a President Barack Obama, I thank my parents for providing a quiet example of not tolerance but simple friendship..." -- Gay Koenemann

On Race

Race has often played a divisive role in American politics. Will it affect your vote?

On the Economy

The housing crisis is affecting many, maybe even you. What do you want your politicians to do about it?

What Is Get My Vote?

NPR and public media want to hear about the concerns and convictions that motivate you in this election. Politics, as we say, is personal. Tell us about the issues that have touched your life. How have your experiences shaped your political beliefs and goals? What could someone do or say to get your vote?

How Do I Use the Site?

To explore, try clicking the Tags or the See All Commentaries link above. You can embed commentaries you like in your Web site or blog, or you can post them to networks such as Facebook or MySpace. If you decide to contribute your own text, audio or video, you'll be asked to register for the site.

Will I Be on the Air?

User submissions will live on this Web site and those of our partners. We'll also broadcast selected commentaries on public radio or television.

LEARN MORE »