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Fulfilling a Civic Duty

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I always thought the first time I voted would be memorable, one of those crucial steps in becoming an adult. When I turned 18, I was going to be ready to fulfill my civic duty. And when the Nov. 4 deadline loomed last week, I did vote. But it was nothing like what I imagined it would be. It is only now, after having  had the experience of voting with limited knowledge on … [Read more...] about Fulfilling a Civic Duty

Make Waves with Your Vote on Election Day

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Art by Sacha Irick Lil Jon, First Lady Michelle Obama, Fred Armisen and more have spoken up about spreading excitement for the Nov. 4 midterm elections. Midterm elections are right around the corner, but what are they exactly? From deduction, one could guess they are elections in the middle of a president’s term, which is correct, but there is more. Although presidential … [Read more...] about Make Waves with Your Vote on Election Day

Elections are Approaching: Your Guide to Voting

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Photo by Shawn Jones The United States midterm election will take place Tuesday, Nov. 4. Midterm elections occur every four years (two years after every presidential election). This election, all 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, as well as 33 out of the 100 seats in the U.S. Senate, will be contested. In addition, 38 state and territorial governorships, 46 … [Read more...] about Elections are Approaching: Your Guide to Voting

Democracy comes to all in the mail

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Right around November, people across the United States stream to polling stations to cast their vote in whatever election may be going on that year. A bout of inclement weather or particularly nasty traffic is all it takes to swing an election. Our generation is underrepresented in elections and our civic duty to make our voices heard becomes more difficult as we enter the … [Read more...] about Democracy comes to all in the mail