Countdown to 11/4 - #6 Drawing the Line

Zina Saunders has been covering the 2008 presidential election using a keen eye for detail and a steady hand. Her two-dimensional interpretations of the election news is brought to life by the vivid palate she uses; coupled with a wry sense of humor. Her illustrations channel Rockwell-esque Americana (he created Rosie the Riveter) for the harsh times we live in.

"And then, he taxed all your money and gave it away to the poor!"

In Zina's 15 year career as a writer and illustrator she's contributed to periodicals including The Utne Reader, The Wall Street Journal and The Progressive; to name a few. Besides bringing John McCain, Barack Obama and Sarah Palin to life on paper, she has drawn pictures of the famous and not so famous. Also, she has illustrated books for Simon & Schuster, Random House and Scholastic.

Illustrations: Zina Saunders

Countdown to 11/4 - #10 The Pan-Asian Vote

During the last ten days leading to November 4th, Ladies Lotto will bring you fresh views on the election and what it means to Americans on either side of the fence.
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In the 2008 presidential election everything seems to be seen in terms of Black, White and on occasion Brown. However, where are the views of America's third largest and most educated minority? In the past many Asian American/Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) were typically non-partisan or didn't vote at all, so their votes weren't being courted in the same manner as Blacks and Latinos who tend to have firm political preferences.

Adele Pham gathered insightful first-hand accounts of AAPI voters in Falls Church, Virginia who like many other undecided voters will be the defining factor in who'll be the next president of the United States.

While the video is hosted on Asian Americans for Obama, McCain supporters are allowed to have their say.