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MTV Act is where fist-pumping and lending a helping hand collide. We raise a glass to the risk-takers and change-makers, and make it easy for everyone to take action - right now - on issues they care about. Email us: act(at)mtv.com Follow us: @MTVact

5 Sep 2012

National Journal and The Atlantic Livestream the DNC

Posted 9/5/12 10:46 am EST by MTV Act in politics, Video

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The Democratic National Convention kicks off Monday and will be going until this Thursday. National Journal and The Atlantic are livestreaming their coverage of the DNC, so keep checking back here for the latest!

31 Aug 2012

Meet Austin Laufersweiler, 21-Year-Old Born This Way Foundation Youth Board Member

Posted 8/31/12 5:30 pm EST by MTV Act in Bullying Sucks, Interview

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Austin Laufersweiler is a 21-year-old student starting his third year at the University of Georgia, majoring in Political Science and Communication Studies. He is deeply involved with multiple organizations on campus, and is on the Youth Advisory Board for the Born This Way Foundation. Here are 5 things Austin shared with us about his recent trip to LA for a summit with his Board!

29 Aug 2012

Andrew Jenks, America Ferrera + More To Participate In Panel On Young Voters

Posted 8/29/12 12:56 pm EST by MTV Act in Election 2012, politics, Shows

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Our own Andrew Jenks will be sitting down with America Ferrera, Josh Romney, Chelsea Clinton, and more at National Journal and The Atlantic’s "Conversations with the Next Generation" panel discussions.

27 Aug 2012

It’s Here: Fantasy Election!

Posted 8/27/12 10:15 am EST by MTV Act in Contests, Election 2012, Events, politics

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Anticipation for the public launch of our Fantasy Election game has been building for a while now, but the wait is over!

National Journal and The Atlantic Livestream the RNC

Posted 8/27/12 10:10 am EST by MTV Act in Election 2012, politics

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The Republican National Convention kicks off tomorrow and will be going until this Thursday. National Journal and The Atlantic are livestreaming their coverage of the RNC, so keep checking back here for the latest!

22 Aug 2012

GOOD x MTV's Power of 12 Infographic: Job Creators

Posted 8/22/12 2:30 pm EST by MTV Act in Election 2012, Jobs, Money, politics

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We know a lot of people are wondering right now, where the jobs at? 18-29 year olds have been hit the hardest during this job drought, and are looking for answers. Who are these job creators, and how can I get hooked up with them? We continue to decode the election’s trickiest issues in collaboration with GOOD.

17 Aug 2012

#WYNTKA: Taxes and National Debt

Posted 8/17/12 3:41 pm EST by MTV Act in Election 2012, Jobs, Money

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by: Joe Lazauskas

Democrats and Republicans are currently playing a giant game of chicken and racing towards a fiscal cliff. It’s like a bad Nicholas Cage movie, except if things don’t end well, you’ll leave the multiplex to find the United States in a brutal double-dip recession.

14 Aug 2012

Indecision's Funniest Pics Of The Week: The Obama Shuffle With A Side Of Fast Food

Posted 8/14/12 4:22 pm EST by MTV Act in Election 2012, politics

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We’re back with another round of Indecision’s best photos of the week! This week there’s lots of dancing and a side order of fast food. Oh yea, and Michael Jordan.
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13 Aug 2012

London 2012 Summer Olympics: Our Favorite Change-Making Moments

Posted 8/13/12 3:11 pm EST by MTV Act in Events, sports

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By Alexandra Govere & Joey Parker

The London 2012 Summer Olympic Games have come and gone. There were plenty of golden moments, like the American women's soccer team clinching one of 46 gold medals for the U.S. team. But which 10 athletic performances made our list of the most change-making moments?

9 Aug 2012

#WYNTKA: Protecting Your Right to Vote

Posted 8/9/12 5:30 pm EST by MTV Act in Election 2012, politics, Resources

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With more than 45 million 18-29 year olds eligible to vote this year, young people are poised to have a huge impact on the 2012 Elections. But with many states limiting early voting, implementing bizarre voter ID laws and making other changes, it might be harder for you to vote.

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National Journal and The Atlantic Livestream the DNC

Meet Austin Laufersweiler, 21-Year-Old Born This Way Foundation Youth Board Member

Andrew Jenks, America Ferrera + More To Participate In Panel On Young Voters

It’s Here: Fantasy Election!

National Journal and The Atlantic Livestream the RNC

GOOD x MTV's Power of 12 Infographic: Job Creators

#WYNTKA: Taxes and National Debt

Indecision's Funniest Pics Of The Week: The Obama Shuffle With A Side Of Fast Food

London 2012 Summer Olympics: Our Favorite Change-Making Moments

#WYNTKA: Protecting Your Right to Vote

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