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In the 2008 presidential election and at the state and local levels, women are taking an increasingly prominent place in politics. One writer explores how the culture is processing this phenomenon. - Aiya Kenny
"In October, Mosow State University student Pavel Koshkin was awarded second place for his essay 'The American presidential elections and new time challenges.' Koshkin, who studies at the Department of Journalism, gave his perspective of the U.S. elections." - Pavel Koshkin
"The November 4th, 2008 seems to be a crucial day in American and global politics. First of all it puts an end to the long and intense run-up to the US elections. The candidates can finally breathe out and see who the lucky one is. However, the date also marks the beginning of a Post-Bush era. This time the arrival of a new leader to the White House is considered to be not just a regular power shift. It means much more. For everyday Americans that’s a hope for better life and economic security. For the rest of the world, it is an expectation of major change in foreign policy." - Diana Kulchitskaya
Medvedev is Russia's new president. But is he his own man in a right-wing period, or is he former president Putin's puppet? - Anna Laletina
A series of answers from Muscovites regarding which U.S. presidential candidate they prefer. - Pavel Koshkin
Several writers weigh in on the results of the 2008 Presidential election.
Election night from the eyes of a Journalist writer and Pierce County poll worker. - Alex Newman
Barack Obama's victory for the Presidential office is a historical moment for America. - Rebecca Chambers
As Internet technology allows for it, more politicians are turning to blogs as a means to further their political goals. - Helen Potapova
"Russians received the U.S. election results news with their morning coffee. In the early hours of November 5th, people saw the American euphoria in the TV news programs. However, the election results coverage was not as intensive as expected." - Diana Kulchitskaya