#StreamElex: US election 2016

Digging below the surface coverage of one of the world's most closely-watched political contests.

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View the story "#StreamElex: The 2016 US election" on Storify#StreamElex: The 2016 US electionA roundup of The Stream's election coverage. Storified by The Stream· Wed, Nov 02 2016 17:50:16

Disability and the election

US voters with disabilities make up one-sixth of the electorate, but how well are they represented? In a two-part discussion, we spoke with people with disabilities about the challenges to getting to the polls and the issues that matter most to them in this election. The Stream - Disability and the US Election: Part IAl Jazeera EnglishThe Stream - Disability and the US Election: Part IIAl Jazeera EnglishThe Stream also partnered with #CripTheVote, a nonpartisan campaign working to engage voters and politicians on disability issues, to host a Twitter chat. Politicians are realizing the importance & power of the disability vote, which I don't think has happened before. #StreamElex #CripTheVoteMichele in NYCUnfortunately we hear many reports from ppl denied accommodations & polling places lacking access in various ways #StreamElex #CripTheVote https://t.co/grpvwmOPA8Lindsay Baran@KameliaKilawan @AJStream Ensure polling stations barrier free. Train staff, offer transportation. Community outreach. #StreamElexEasterseals ThriveA4: Every issue (healthcare, education, etc.) that matters to the average American matters to disabled people. #StreamElex #CripTheVoteVilissa ThompsonAnd that our issues affect US more than they affect our parents & caregivers. We don't need people speaking for us. #CripTheVote #StreamElex https://t.co/dgW1WzoCzACara Liebowitz

First-time voters

The Stream has been speaking with first-time voters about what it means to them to be voting in this election. This new US voter who fled violence in Honduras warns of “psychological destruction” in #Election2016. #StreamElex https://t.co/mFVKfos8wzThe StreamAre Clinton and Trump misrepresenting American Muslims? This 1st time voter thinks so. #StreamElex https://t.co/B7PAOeKpQwThe Stream