NOW on PBS travels to New Mexico to see how the campaigns are hoping to attract—and secure—first-time voters on college campuses, as well as voters in New Mexico’s large Hispanic population. This southwestern state was won by fewer than 400 votes in 2000, and 6,000 votes in 2004. Watch. (Originally aired: 10/3/2008).

Thirteen will air the VP debate, with Sen. Joseph Biden and Gov. Sarah Palin, tonight at 9pm EST. Washington Week’s Gwen Ifill has been accused of holding bias in her role as moderator, due to the upcoming publication of her book on Barack Obama (among other politicians) in January. Read more of the story at the AP, the Current, and an interesting live chat at the Washington Post.

Read NOW on PBS Executive Producer John Siceloff’s response to the controversy created by a recent online poll.

NOW’s Maria Hinojosa talks to women leaders around the world and here in the United States for an intimate look at the high-stakes risks, triumphs, and setbacks for women leaders …

35 years after Roe v. Wade, the right to choose is still a volatile political issue in the presidential campaign. Republicans continue to emphasize the issue since it appeals to their voter base, particularly with the selection of Sarah Palin, who is against abortion even in cases of rape and incest. Watch story. (Originally aired: 9/12/2008).