Most high school students won't be eligible to vote in this year's presidential election. But that doesn't mean they can't take part in the democratic process. A group of students from Manhattan's Dalton High School proved this true when they volunteered to canvass for Senator John Kerry in the swing state of Pennsylvania.

Reporter: Michael Rice
Producer: Pablo Silva

A recent act passed by Congress was supposed to make voting easier for Americans with disabilities. But here in New York, the improvements are yet to be seen.

Reporter: Rachel Arnheiter
Producer: Katie Yu

Even kids get into the act of civic responsibilty as they cast their vote at MSNBC's election coverage headquarters:Democracy Plaza.

Reporter: Kristen Gillespie
Producer: Eileen Wu

Although voting for the first time, young voters are well aware of the importance of this election.

Reporter: Pablo Silva
Producer: Sara Hassan

For years, homeless people in New York have been trying to get people to listen. Where protests failed, they are hoping voting will do the trick. Ayesha Akram reports.

Reporter: Ayesha Akram
Producer: Armen Terjimanian

Although John Kerry is projected to win New York states 31 electoral votes, volunteers for Nader's campaign continue to be hopeful.

Reporter: Derek Wang
Producer: Jennifer Lee

Battling illness and hardship doesn't prevent patients at hospitals from a desire to cast thier vote in this years election.

Reporter: Esha Bhandari
Producer: Michael Rice

Civil rights and community groups, including a church group in Harlam, got into the act with campaigns to increase voter registartion and turn out.

Reporter: Ted Latiak
Producer: Emily Mahlman