MTV Act Blog – politics

24 Oct 2012

Submit Your Q's To 'Ask Obama Live: An MTV Interview With the President'

Posted 10/24/12 1:36 pm EST by Danica Davidson in Interview, politics, TV

Photo: (Getty)

We know you’ve got Q’s, and President Barack Obama has A’s! This Friday MTV is hosting "Ask Obama Live: An MTV Interview With the President" at 5/4c, and we want YOU to help us come up with questions.

[VIDEO] I Vote Wants You To Effing Vote!

Posted 10/24/12 10:00 am EST by Alexandra Govere in Election 2012, politics, Video

Photo: Brendan Joyce and Haroon Saleem. founder of I Vote. (ivotenation.com)

I Vote, a non-profit campaign that uses photos and videos to remind young Americans why they should vote, knows exactly how to get our attention: Cuss words. They recently released a video that splices together all of the greatest F bombs in movie history…but they replace the F word with another, more powerful, four letter word: Vote.

23 Oct 2012

Halloween Costumes Inspired By The Presidential Debates

Posted 10/23/12 6:01 pm EST by Alexandra Govere in Election 2012, politics

Photo: (Getty, Halloweenplayground.com)

The third and final Presidential debate was Monday night, leading perfectly into the November 6th elections. But there’s one more holiday to celebrate before Election Day: Halloween! If you’re tired of the standard witch (i.e. undies plus hat), or cat (i.e. undies plus ears), or “Risky Business” (i.e. undies plus dress shirt) costumes, or want to avoid being the 148th Big Bird on your block, here are a few male and female ensembles inspired by the debates' most quotable moments.

Sia, Tavi Gevinson, Lena Dunham Star In 'You Don't Own Me' PSA

Posted 10/23/12 12:47 pm EST by Danica Davidson in Celebs, Election 2012, Music, politics, Video

Photo: (Vimeo)

Lesley Gore was a teen sensation in the 60s with songs like "It’s My Party," and she’s still got it! Her 1964 Girl Power hit "You Don’t Own Me" has been made into an election PSA with a message to women to get out and vote in order to protect their rights, especially their reproductive rights.

Sweet Tweet: Jared Leto Wants You to Get Out & Vote

Posted 10/23/12 11:51 am EST by Danica Davidson in Celebs, Election 2012, politics, Sweet Tweet

Photo: (Getty)

The third and final presidential debate happened last night (you were all watching along with me, riiight?) with President Barack Obama and former Governor Mitt Romney talking about foreign policy. Well, the time of debates has passed and it’s now exactly two weeks till election day (WTF, really?!?), and Jared Leto wants to make sure you get out and vote!

22 Oct 2012

Ahead of Foreign Policy Debate, Global Youth Overwhelmingly Support Obama

Posted 10/22/12 3:48 pm EST by Jose Iniguez in Election 2012, politics

Photo: (One Young World)

As President Barack Obama and Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney squeeze in some final debate prep before tonight's showdown, 1,200 young leaders are on their way home from the 2012 One Young World Summit in Pittsburgh, PA. Delegates from Iran, China, Iraq (countries that'll def come up during tonight's foreign policy-centered debate) and over 190 other countries came together to share their visions and ideas on tackling some of the world's toughest issues.

Political Jargon Buster: Lobbyist

Posted 10/22/12 2:56 pm EST by Caroline Walker in Election 2012, politics

Photo: (Getty)

lobbyist (noun): a person whose job is to lobby for a cause

Connecticut College Students Rewrite Domestic Policy With Views From The Center

Posted 10/22/12 12:34 pm EST by Alexandra Govere in Election 2012, Interview, politics

Photo: Marissa O’Loughlin talks policy with other WCSU honors students. (DanburyPatch)

During election season, it’s all “Republican this” and “Democrat that,” but a group of Western Connecticut State University honors students are ditching the labels and trying to find solutions to our nation’s problems on common ground.

21 Oct 2012

Mike the Situation Asks Wolf: Why Should I Care About the Election?

Posted 10/21/12 12:01 am EST by Lauren Grillo in Election 2012, politics

Photo: (MTV)

Last week we kicked off our #AskWolf series, where Mike "the Situation" Sorrentino and Teen Wolf's Tyler Posey ask Wolf Blitzer your political questions! The MTV stars chatted Wolf up about swing states and third party candidates. This week, the Sitch has a toughie: Why should I care about the election?

18 Oct 2012

GOOD x MTV's Power of 12 Infographic: National Security

Posted 10/18/12 11:47 am EST by MTV Act in Election 2012, politics

Photo: (MTV)

It's easy to forget that on November 6, we’re not just electing the overseer of U.S. politics. We’re also choosing the chief of the most powerful military in the entire world. Since the September 11th attacks, the U.S. has spent about $7.6 trillion on defense and homeland security. Every year we spend more money on our military than the next top 14 countries combined.

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MTV Act Blog politics

Submit Your Q's To 'Ask Obama Live: An MTV Interview With the President'

[VIDEO] I Vote Wants You To Effing Vote!

Halloween Costumes Inspired By The Presidential Debates

Sia, Tavi Gevinson, Lena Dunham Star In 'You Don't Own Me' PSA

Sweet Tweet: Jared Leto Wants You to Get Out & Vote

Ahead of Foreign Policy Debate, Global Youth Overwhelmingly Support Obama

Political Jargon Buster: Lobbyist

Connecticut College Students Rewrite Domestic Policy With Views From The Center

Mike the Situation Asks Wolf: Why Should I Care About the Election?

GOOD x MTV's Power of 12 Infographic: National Security

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