PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Residents of Puerto Rico can't vote in presidential elections. But with the island's economy in shambles, many are fleeing to the U.S. mainland, potentially shifting demographic norms in some of the most closely contested states.
The impact of Puerto Rican migrants on the election hinges on how successful voting advocates are in getting them to the polls, with many focused more on finding jobs, homes and schools.
BOSTON – Armed with faith and a small band of determined volunteers, one couple is preparing to hike New England's highest mountain to raise money for an organization that gives sexually exploited women a second chance at life.
Stephanie Clarke is the executive director of Amirah, a faith-based non-profit outside of Boston that rehabilitates women who have escaped the sex trade. But it was her husband, Dave Clarke, an avid hiker and outdoorsman, who suggested the couple hike Mount Washington to raise money for the organization. His hope is that this more unconventional fundraiser will raise men's awareness of the cause and encourage them to become more involved in a cause which attracts predominantly female support. So far, nineteen men and women have joined the "Hike 4 Hope," which is scheduled for Aug. 27.
