Coffee houses are on their way to extinction. Well, maybe not extinction, but at least they have some competition.

Youth participation in the democratic system has been a questionable topic over the years.

Although the 18 to 29-year-old demographic is least likely to vote compared with older counterparts, young people have been voting more in recent general elections, and 2008 is projected to follow the

Propositions may not be as glamorous as the presidential elections, but their effects hit much closer to home.

The election this year has been long, demanding and historic. Men and women of different races have run for office and backed up their political parties in hopes of changing America for the better.