July 2 - Next week is the Green Party's National Convention. In Chicago, Illinois, Greens will choose their Presidential Candidate. After primaries in 28 states, the nominee is likely to be former US Representative of Georgia Cynthia McKinney. But beyond choosing a Presidential nominee, the Green Party will be compiling their national platform.

July 1 - During the 2004 Presidential election, Rock the Vote was one of many voter education campaigns that became prominent among youth. Although non-partisan, much of the success of youth voter turn out had to do with the hopes of unseating George Bush. 2008 candidate Barack Obama has been able to grow youth excitement around this years' election even more.

June 30 - With Gas punching it at over $4.00 a gallon, increasing numbers of people are looking for ways to decrease their car usage. Democratic Presidential Candidate Barack Obama has publicly recognized that innovative strategies are needed to confront this fuel crisis and stated that the US must embrace bicycling as a viable means of transportation.

June 27 - As the House of Representatives this week passed an updated version of the American with Disabilities Act which expands the definition of disabled, we decided to take a look at what the Presidential candidates are doing to address the disability community and their issues.

June 26 - With many Americans continue to grapple with issues of the economy, housing, especially for those with low or moderate incomes, continues to be an issue of concern. Charlotte Rodgers is a board member of the National Alliance of HUD tenants.

June 25 - The CIA's mistreatment of detainees at Guantanamo - and the Bush administration's authorization of such treatment - have brought condemnation from U.S. and international critics. As such, the practice of torture and what to do about Guantanamo have become issues in this year's Presidential campaign.

June 24 - Four years ago, Congress passed the Help America Vote Act to try to avoid election problems like the 2000 Florida recount. Part of that bill included the creation of the Election Assistance Commission. The Commission is charged with overhauling election guidelines and reporting on ballot issues in federal elections.

June 23 - Responding to the growth of blogs and online media, this year's Democratic National Convention will increase media credentials given to bloggers. More than 120 blogs have been credentialed for the general blogger pool.

June 20 - Since 2006, members of the United Nations Security Council have been pressing Iran about its nuclear activities, saying they fear the Middle East country has secret weapons programs. Iran's government says its only goal is to develop nuclear power for civilian use.

June 19 - Much of the discussion on the campaign trail this week has been on economics. One of Barack Obama's high profile supporter says Obama needs to implement a new 'New Deal'.

June 18 - As people across the country celebrate pride month and the first same sex marriages in California, many LGBT advocates are preparing for their next challenge to marriage - constitutional bans. The measure will be on the ballot in California and Florida. As Sean Kinane reports from Tampa, opponents say Amendment 2 could also take away the rights of opposite sex non married couples as well.

June 17 - Barack Obama did some reshuffling of his campaign staff. To discuss who some of these new changes, the people behind the candidate, we turn to Jonathan Stein, Reporter for Mother Jones.

June 16 - Ralph Nader, Independent candidate for President is busy securing his place on state ballots for the 2008 election. He successfully achieved access on the ballot of a fourth state, Colorado. His goal – to be on 40 states ballots.

June 13 - Minority voters are often considered the bread and butter of the Democratic Party's constituency. But the party has been less successful at getting those voters involved in party politics. States across the country are in the process of selecting delegates to attend the Democratic National Convention in August. And the results will determine if minority voters will see themselves represented on the convention floor in Denver. Jes Burns Reports.

June 12 - The mourning period has officially ended. Five days after Senator Clinton gave the nod to Senator Obama, the presumptive Democratic nominee, prominent women are following suit. Well, they're not exactly singing their praises for Senator Obama, but they are adamantly opposing Republican John McCain.