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What voting means to me: camraderie and cupcakes

Posted on November 3, 2020 by Naomi

That’s what I missed when I voted by mail a month ago. My precinct is in an elementary school and the kids cover tables near the entrance with sweet stuff, which they sell for maybe a dollar. I always go … Continue reading →

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I voted

Posted on October 1, 2020 by Naomi

Yesterday I received my ballot. Today, I filled it in, signed and dated it and hand-carried it to the post office, just because I felt like it. And it pleased me. Of course, I’ve been reading and hearing about the … Continue reading →

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Are you going to vote for the polls or for a person?

Posted on January 26, 2020 by Naomi

Lately I’ve been reading and hearing comments from Democratic Party voters, along the lines of “I’ll probably vote for [XX] because I don’t think [YY] can win.” How can I politely put my thoughts about this calculus? Um, well, hmm. … Continue reading →

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