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January 22, 2013
President Barack Obama Sings Justin Timberlake's 'SexyBack'
by Alexandra Govere | Jan 22, 2013 | from MTV Act
In honor of Obama’s inauguration and second term in office, our boy BaracksDubs just released an epic vid of the Prez and VP singing JT's 2006 hit single. Read More
January 18, 2013
Inauguration Day Cheat Sheet: 5 Things to Expect
by Danica Davidson | Jan 18, 2013 | from MTV Act
It's Inauguration Day on Monday! Find out what's gonna go down! Read More
December 24, 2012
5 Stars Who Give As Much As Santa!
by Danica Davidson | Dec 24, 2012 | from MTV Act
Santa gives a lot of gifts, but so do these five celebrities! Read More
December 18, 2012
Best of 2012: Top 8 Change-Making Moments on MTV
by Danica Davidson | Dec 18, 2012 | from MTV Act
There have been a lot of MTV pro-social moments in 2012, and here are our 8 favorite! Read More
December 11, 2012
Best of 2012: The 10 Most Kick Ass, Change-Making Quotes Of The Year
by Danica Davidson | Dec 11, 2012 | from MTV Act
We count down our fave quotes, statements and song lyrics from 2012!Read More
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Andrew Jenks Uncovers What Young Voters Want To Hear Most
from MTV News | November 7, 2012
Student Tucker expresses interest in the president's view on LGBT issues and marriage equality.
Andrew Jenks Uncovers What Young Voters Want To Hear Most
from MTV News | November 7, 2012
Student Tucker expresses interest in the president's view on LGBT issues and marriage equality.
Andrew Jenks Checks In With Sway In The Blue Room
from MTV News | November 7, 2012
Sway preps for his interview with President Obama.
Young Voters Urge For Women's Rights
from MTV News | November 7, 2012
Deanna expresses concern over social media's distortion of the issues with the "binders full of women" meme.
Georgetown University Students Prepare For President Obama's Interview
from MTV News | November 7, 2012
Andrew Jenks reminds America's youth to get and vote in this year's election.
President Barack Obama Addresses Unemployment Among Young People
from MTV News | November 7, 2012
"I've put forward a very specific plan that will grow the economy and create jobs here in American," Obama says.
Andrew Jenks Presses The President On Student Loan Debt
from MTV News | November 7, 2012
"An investment in the college education still pays off. The unemployment rate for college graduates is half," Obama says.
President Obama Asserts His Opposition Against DOMA
from MTV News | November 7, 2012
"I have been very clear about my belief that same-sex couples have to be treated, before the eyes of the law, in the same way as heterosexual couples," Obama says.
Obama Believes In A 'All Of The Above' Approach To Gun Violence
from MTV News | November 7, 2012
"I live on the south side of Chicago and some of these murders are happening a couple of blocks from where I live," Obama says.
President Obama Takes Global Warming Seriously
from MTV News | November 7, 2012
"We're not moving as fast as we need to and this is an issue future generations, MTV viewers, are going to have to deal with," Obama says.
Obama Wants To Insure Equal Rights For Women, For His Daughters
from MTV News | November 7, 2012
"I believe women should be able to make their own healthcare decisions," Obama says.
Barack Obama Is A Bob Marley Fan
from MTV News | November 7, 2012
"I remember in college listening, and not agreeing with his whole philosophy necessarily, but raising my awareness how people outside of our country were thinking about the struggle for jobs and dignity and freedom," Obama says.
President Obama Worries About His Daughters' Future On Facebook
from MTV News | November 7, 2012
"Right now, even just for security reasons, [Malia] doesn't have a Facebook page," Obama says.
Georgtown Students Agree With President's Views On Youth Unemployment
from MTV News | November 7, 2012
"I would have liked his answer to be a little bit more tailored to youth, but I think he did a solid job with it," Raul says.
Students Want More From President Obama
from MTV News | November 7, 2012
"It's been four years and the Defense Of Marriage Act is still on the books," Tucker says.
Sway Recaps His Experience With President Barack Obama
from MTV News | November 7, 2012
"I've done interviews for quite a long time, but I was actually really nervous," Sway admits.
Students Happy With Obama's Plan For Combating Climate Change
from MTV News | November 7, 2012
"I'm happy with his response and I feel confident that this is a priority for him," Samantha says.
Andrew Jenks Calls On Undecided Voters's Opinions
from MTV News | November 7, 2012
One student with an absentee ballot says the interview "helped" but he still hasn't decided.
Meet Two Students Doing More Than Just Voting This Election
from mtvU | November 1, 2012
Student journalists Eugenia Finizio, a senior at GWU, and Anna Lysa Gayle, a senior at Howard, take an inside look at students ditching the books for the campaign trail this semester.
Student Perspective On Foreign Affairs From Final Debate
from mtvU | October 25, 2012
Aura Cruz from Lynn University gets students takes on Foreign Affairs at the site of the final Presidential Debate.
Student Reaction To The Second Presidential Debate
from mtvU | October 19, 2012
President Barack Obama and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney took part in the second of three Presidential Debates of this election cycle this past Tuesday at Hofstra University and mtvU Campus Correspondent Mike Fallon was there to get the student reactions.
Campus Dispatch: A Recent Stanford Grad Runs For Office
from mtvU | October 16, 2012
USC’s Nate Howard reports on 22 year old Stanford Grad Michael Tubbs who has decided to do something this election and is running for City Council – with Oprah’s endorsement!
Tyler Posey asks Wolf: What are the pros and cons of voting for a third party candidate?
from Power of 12 | October 16, 2012
Wolf says to vote for whoever makes you feel warm and fuzzy.
Mike the Situation Asks Wolf: Will my vote matter if I don't live in a swing state?
from Power of 12 | October 16, 2012
Wolf makes the case for voting if even your state's presidential pick is already clinched.
MTV Fantasy Election '12 Game Trailer
from Power of 12 | October 12, 2012
Check out Fantasy Election, the Fantasy Football-esque game for Election 2012 with incredible prizes including a trip for 4 to the VMAs, electronic packages, gift cards and more!
Student Reactions To Last Week’s Denver Debate
from mtvU | October 10, 2012
As Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan get set to debate tomorrow night at Centre College in Danville, KY our Campus Correspondent Elle Mohs reports on the aftermath of last weeks first debate at the University of Denver.
Candidate Cody
from mtvU | October 2, 2012
What would happen if President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney tried landing a job in today’s economy?
Hire Learning: Pres-umés
from mtvU | October 2, 2012
Wanna see what President Barack Obama and Republican Presidential nominee Mitt Romney’s undergrad resumes look like?
How Does Election Fever 2012 Stack Up To 2008?
from mtvU | October 9, 2012
With the election just weeks away mtvU Campus Correspondent Ky Sisson reports from Reno with a look into the level of political engagement on college campuses.
Power of 12: Defined
from Power of 12 | July 27, 2012
45 million young voters. That's the Power of 12. And this is only the beginning.
The Campaign: Power of 12
from Power of 12 | August 6, 2012
Zach Galifianakis and Will Ferrell are talking about it -- do you know what the Power of 12 is?
2012 mtvU Convocation Address With Jon Stewart
from mtvU | August 27, 2012
Jon Stewart talks college, ramen, and the upcoming election.
Our Voice
from MTV News | July 27, 2012
MTV's Andrew Jenks kicks off our 2012 election coverage by bringing the voices of young voters directly to the Republican candidates for President.
The Campaign: Jargon Busters
from Power of 12 | August 6, 2012
Get your political jargon defined by Zach Galifianakis and Will Ferrell.
The Campaign: What You Know
from Power of 12 | August 6, 2012
Zach Galifianakis and Will Ferrell tackle the important issues facing young people today.
Jersey Shore Politics
from Power of 12 | August 8, 2012
The cast of the Jersey Shore have a very serious fight that may lead to the end of the house as we know it.
'Party In The USA' ft. Barack Obama & Mitt Romney
from Power of 12 | September 25, 2012
Voting is a party in the USA. Register to RSVP.
Young Republicans And Democrats Urge Millennials: Go Forth And Vote!
from MTV News
Andrew Jenks finds out exactly what Millennials are thinking about this year's election.
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Lenovo: The Doers of the 2012 Election
from MTV News
Andrew Jenks puts a spotlight on those working hard to do something and say something meaningful in this year's election.
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