Elections 2012 Coverage

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Election 2012: They Said We Wouldn't Turn Out...

Daniella Gibbs Léger takes a moment to celebrate the large — and probably game-changing — African American vote on Election Day.

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Celebs React to Obama's Re-Election

See what the stars had to say about Obama's historic win.

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Meet 6 Black Women Voting for Mitt Romney

ESSENCE News Editor Wendy L. Wilson catches up with a few Republican sisters to find out why they're rooting for Romney to beat President Obama this November.

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Obama vs. Romney, Round 3: Your Take on the Debate

The candidates discussed foreign policy and America's place in the world; see how our Twitter community reacted.

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10 Best Voting Tools for Millennial Voters

The League of Young Voters has assembled a list of the best websites to gather your candidate information.

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5 Black Women on Why Obama's the Right Choice

Five Democratic women tell why they want to reelect the President. 

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Looking Forward

ESSENCE sits down exclusively with President Obama to hear his plans for improving the economy, our health, homes and future.

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Octavia Spencer on Campaigning for Obama & Voting

"Not voting for the President is a vote for Mitt Romney, make no mistake," says Spencer.

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ESSENCE Readers React to 2nd Pres. Debate

ESSENCE readers share their thoughts on Tuesday's presidential debate.

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Six Myths About Voting

Six voting myths debunked. 

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Marian Robinson Shares Why She's Voting Obama

"I admire how hard Barack works," says the proud mother-in-law.

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Obama on Presidential Debate: 'I Had a Bad Night'

The president says Romney went to great lengths to hide his positions during the debate.

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Celebrity Reactions to the Vice Presidential Debate

Vivica A. Fox, Russell Simmons, Gabrielle Union and more share their thoughts on Biden vs. Ryan.

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Recognize the Plots to Kill Your Vote

With elections quickly approaching, Daniella Gibbs Léger reminds all of the importance of voting.

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Why Are We Still Debating Gay Marriage?

It's time to stop oppressing each other and move forward into a more inclusive future.

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Black Pastor Denounces Obama as a Hollywood Sellout

Reporting from the RNC, ESSENCE catches up with the Rev. William Owens.

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The Personal Side of the Health Care Ruling

The Supreme Court decision will help millions of uninsured Americans. Here's are a few ways you may benefit.

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Has Any Other President Been Shown Such Disrespect?

President Obama was disrespected by a reporter after announcing laws that will help illegal immigrants.

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Respect Our First Lady, Please!

Michelle Obama supporters are upset over a Spanish magazine cover featuring the First Lady depicted as a slave.

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Obama Vs. Romney: Your Take On the Debate

Check out a few highlights from our Twitter discussion of the first Presidential debate.

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Presidential Debate No. 2: What We Need to Hear Tonight

Ahead of tonight's debate, here are a few topics we're hoping they'll cover including women, poverty and people of color.

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‘What Hurts My Sister, Hurts Me’

Tatyana Ali on the significance of women's rights issues in this presidential election.

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