Vote Day editorial urges participation and fix through polling
The Gazette Editorial urges citizens to vote citing founding rights and civic duty. It highlights history of disenfranchisement, directs readers to resources, and notes polling hours from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. with expected heavy turnout in Linn and Johnson counties.
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Community Letters on life quality and a speeding ticket ruling
A 2016 study puts the United States 24th among top livable countries, with Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Australia and Iceland ahead. Readers urge better civic effort and discuss a legal case where a 16-year-old was counseled to fight a speeding ticket, praising enforcement and criticizing the lawyer involved.
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Do Not Waste Your Vote Says Dallas Editorial
The Dallas Morning News editorial urges voters to research candidates and cast a real ballot rather than supporting fantasy write ins. It warns against cynicism from write in votes and stresses engaging in both top ticket and down ballot races for real influence.
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Election Day 2016 reflections from Todd Dorman
Opinion piece by Todd Dorman delves into bleak mood of Election Day 2016. He criticizes partisan divides while urging bipartisanship and national healing, noting calls for a third way amid a fractured political landscape. He jokes about exercise on the treadmill and references a viral protest T-shirt.
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