Faces: People, Places, and Cultures articles from September 2008

Faces: People, Places, and Cultures archives from September 2008

Mystery photo?
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mmmm... what is this? Answer to Mystery Photo on inside front cover: This Roman coin was used for voting.

High 5.
September 1, 2008... "Why worry about voting?," you might ask yourself, especially because in the United States, you may not get to vote in state and national elections until you are 18 years old. However, there are things you can do in the meantime, including...

The White House or Bust: running for president is a long and arduous process. Follow along as we chart the steps for you.(At a Glance)
September 1, 2008... 1. "I'm Running for President" Long before an election, many people say they will run for president of the United States. Of course, each of these candidates wants to win, but only one person can be president. Candidates know that to win,...

A real political animal.(CRITTER CORNER)
September 1, 2008... Have you ever heard the term political animal? The term is often used to describe someone who is really into politics or tries really hard to get votes. But there have been actual political animals throughout history. Some have even helped...

From marbles to machines.
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] People have dropped marbles into baskets, drawn Xs by names, colored in dots, and pulled levers to elect their leaders during the past 2,000 years. Early voters used simple, inexpensive objects to cast their votes....

The Carter center: traveling the world one election at a time.
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "When Rosalynn and I left the White House, much work remained to achieve the dreams we had for furthering human rights and peace worldwide. We believed our influence and relationships with world leaders could be used...

Election violence: why it happens.
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Somewhere on the planet, there's probably an election under way as you read this. Unlike what you may see during elections here in the United Slates. violence may be a part of it. Sometimes elections are conducted...

A dream come true: April 28, 1994: after waiting for so many years for the right to vote, many South Africans felt that a few hours in line were a small obstacle to the voting booth.
September 1, 2008... People came out in the millions simply to vote. They walked with canes. They carried babies on their backs; many wore their Sunday best. Black people, whites, coloreds, and Asian--all stood patiently in line, sometimes waiting for hours to cast...

Old enough to vote?
September 1, 2008... Nelson Mandela, the man who brought democracy to South Africa in 1994, thought everyone over the age of 14 should be allowed to vote. He said young people who had fought for freedom were old enough to help choose the country's leaders. His bill...

Diary of a first-time voter.(Chronology)
September 1, 2008... December 20, 2007 I finally registered to vote today. I drove to the Francestown, New Hampshire, town offices and told them I was registering to vote. All I had to do was present an ID and fill out a surprisingly easy form. Then I had to...

Picking the best: voting in the United States.
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Why do we vote? "We vote to pick the best," a Virginia third grader believes. Even though she is not old enough to vote for the president, she realizes that citizens make important decisions when they vote. It's...

Understand your rights.
September 1, 2008... The League of Women Voters is an organization of people who want voters to be informed about elections. They want every American voter to understand the issues and the candidates and to actively take part in government. And they want voters to...

Fishing for votes.
September 1, 2008... Three friends went fishing together in Costa Rica, a country in Central America. When they came back from their trip, they had more than fish. They also brought information they hoped would change elections in the United States. Bob Evans...

Growing up: a senator's daughter goes to Washington.(Amy Klobuchar, Abigail Bessler)
September 1, 2008... "You must be SO proud of your mom!" Yes, that was how an elderly lady greeted me at a pancake breakfast in northern Minnesota. "Oh, yes, I am!" I said, looking at her blouse that was covered by about 20 campaign buttons announcing, "Amy...

See you on Capitol Hill.
September 1, 2008... Debates, sitting on important committees, meeting the right people--it's all a part of life as a legislator. But what's it really like being in Congress? How do laws get passed? What's a committee meeting about? If you are interested in...

The conclave: the election of a new Pope.
September 1, 2008... Stato della Citta del Vaticano (the State of Vatican City) is one-eighth the size of New York City's Central Park, one-fourth the size of Monaco, and smaller than the average 400-home suburban neighborhood. Vatican guides report that most...

Ask rrfaces!(r)
September 1, 2008... Here is your chance to send us your questions about people, places, and cultures from all over the world. Each month, our experts will answer several questions from readers like you. Want to know where the world's highest mountain is located?...

Face facts.(Cartoon)
September 1, 2008... Voting is mandatory in more than 30 different countries around the world, including Australia, Belgium, Greece, Argentina, Brazil, and Ecuador. Once citizens reach the voting age, they are required by law to vote. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Women will vote!(Play)
September 1, 2008... Did you know your grandmother's great-grandmother probably did not vote when she turned 21 (the legal voting age before 1971)? It's not because she wasn't a dedicated American--it was because she wasn't allowed. As recently as 100 years...

A picture paints a thousand word.(Art Connection)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Do you know what do these symbols stand for? (see answers below) Symbols are a particular type of message. They are a sign that stands for something else. At right are the two symbols for the two major...

Please vote for me: independent lens.(Guest Review)
September 1, 2008... One day at Evergreen Primary School in Wuhan, China, in 2005, Mrs. Zhang started a democratic election for the class monitor. The class monitor would look after the class when the teacher was doing something else and she or he would have the...

Say what?
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] from March FACES: Ireland Boy: "That horse just kicked me! What a rude horse." Horse: "I did not! What a rude little boy for saying that! --Sophie T. Horse: "What is that hay doing on your head?" ...

Say what?(One Last Face)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Fill in the speech bubble for this photograph. The best entries will be published in an upcoming issue! Send your captions to facesmag@yahoo.com.

Don't stop now!(Faces[TM] FROM THE PAST)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Nelson Mandela FAC0602 Meet a warrior for social justice: Nelson Mandela. He spent three decades in South African prisons, but his work toward ending apartheid in his homeland never ceased. Follow his path from...