I previously posted an election year to do list targeted toward people who may not be inclined to vote due to cynicism, laziness or apathy. I have a far shorter list for undecided voters: Make a decision. Vote. Choosing who to vote for can be a difficult decision, but guess who else has to make … Continue reading Advice for Undecided Voters
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Early voting in Chicago has begun. (Click here for times and locations.) If you have already voted here or elsewhere, thank you. If, however, you are a U.S. citizen and have not yet voted, here is a to do list: Vote. Vote because you can. Vote because so many others cannot. Vote because so many … Continue reading List 15: Vote (An Election Year to Do List)
Yesterday I was surprised to discover that my voter registration was inactive. Luckily I found out in time to get my registration updated, but if you didn't register in time you may still be eligible to vote during grace period voting. In Chicago, grace period voting and registration starts today and continues through Saturday, November … Continue reading What to Do if You Missed the Voter Registration Deadline
Today is the voter registration deadline for Illinois and a bunch of other states if you want to vote in the November 6th election. I have smugly been tweeting reminders to people to register to vote. You know, those other people who need such reminders. Then I saw something on Facebook about checking your voter … Continue reading Are You SURE You Are Registered to Vote?
I posted a video to Twitter and Facebook yesterday, but it is too good not to share some more. In Wednesday's debate the most specific way that Mitt Romney indicated he would cut the deficit was to eliminate funding for public television. This is absurd mostly because PBS makes up such a tiny portion of … Continue reading Mister Rogers Rebuts Romney’s Proposed PBS Funding Cuts (43 Years Ago)
Kim Z. Dale 