The results are in! New York area voters have voiced their opinions on major election issues, ranging from the economy to the environment. You can check out responses to all …

In 2006, Democratic Republic of Congo held its first elections in 45 years — supported by more than $450M from the United Nations. This documentary paints a nation haunted by war, threatened by corruption, and trying to move to a democratic and more promising future. Watch. (Originally aired September 12, 2006).

Since Afghanistan emerged from under Taliban rule in late 2001, women’s rights have made great strides–on paper. But the reality on the ground is mixed. In this episode, Wide Angle followed a woman running in Afghanistan’s first democratic parliament election in more than 30 years. Watch now. (Originally aired September 2007).

What does a life-size paper doll of Barack Obama look like? You can see for yourself at the “Campaigning for President: New York and the American Election” exhibit that …

“A violent campaign has been unleashed on the public since Mugabe lost majority control of Parliament in the first round of voting. Rural areas have been especially hard hit. The army, police and armed youth militias have been on the warpath, punishing rural voters for their loss.” Read rest of story at Frontline/World.