Citizen journalismThe goal of Video the Vote is to protect the vote by being the eyes and ears where ballots are cast and counted on Election Day. To participate, all you need is a video camera, a cell phone, and the ability to get to problematic places on Election Day, should something happen. [via Bring it on!]In their own words:
“We will document and report any irregularities that occur at polling places and boards of elections while they are happening, enabling the media and public to watch-dog the electoral process across our country.
In 2000 and 2004, problems plagued the polls in different parts of the country: long lines, eligible voters turned away, voter intimidation, misallocation and malfunctioning of voting equipment. They were underreported on Election Day. Days and weeks later, a more complete picture of voter disenfranchisement emerged—but it was too late. The elections were over and the media had moved on.
Starting this election, citizen journalists—people like you and I—will document problems as they occur. We’ll play them online, spread word through blogs and partner websites, doing our part to make sure the full story of our elections is told.
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