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Vote 2004
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Filmmaker Michael MooreDelegates Talk Teen Issues
Hear what celebrity delegates at the Democratic Convention have to say about issues that affect teens:
Feminist icon Gloria Steinem
Talk-show host Jerry Springer
Filmmaker Michael Moore

See the Online NewsHour's Vote 2004 coverage for the most recent news on the 2004 election.

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Youth journalist Fiona SmithFighting for Women's Rights Through Sex Ed
A young reporter discusses why teaching abstinence in schools over the use of birth control can hurt rather than help women. 07.27.04

Philadelphia teens at a John Kerry rallyOne Teen Asks Candidates to Help Uplift the Poor
A Boston teen says Democrats and Republicans should address issues that affect youth and the poor as part of the 2004 presidential election. 07.26.04

Youth Delegate Jason RaeYoung People Who Feel Included Will Vote
A delegate to the Democratic Convention, Jason Rae thinks issues such as education and health care will attract young voters. 07.26.04

An anti-war protestWhat are Conventions?
The Republican and Democratic Conventions will help voters take stock of the issues shaping the first post 9-11 presidential election.

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Got a question? NewsHour Extra will help you keep up with the events and issues in the 2004 presidential election.

Lesson PLans

Immigration 2004: Issues for the Presidential Election: Students learn the provisions of the 2004 Bush immigration initiative, and take a citizenship test.

Political Commercials: Leading or Misleading Voters
Students watch candidate commercials and analyze them for logical fallacies.

Bringing Out the Vote
Students learn about voter turnout and analyze why so many Americans don't vote.

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