Category Archives: voting

Should We Change the American System of Elections?

Posted on November 5, 2020 by Will S.

Most people will agree that the American system of voting needs an overhaul. Changes to the way in which we cast a vote, and in how votes are counted, would help immensely. Here it is two days following the Election … Continue reading →

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On Being a Maryland Poll Worker

Posted on October 14, 2020 by Will S.

I’ll be doing something this year that I haven’t done in a long time. I’m volunteering to be a poll worker. I’ve done it before, and it was very rewarding. I’ll be volunteering at early voting sites for two days … Continue reading →

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Voter Suppression Revisited

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Will S.

I received my absentee ballot in the mail on Monday for the Maryland primary election, set for June 2, 2020. I completed the ballot this afternoon. I imagine it will be chaotic at the polls that day. So, I planned … Continue reading →

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Voter Suppression

Posted on March 2, 2020 by Will S.

Voter suppression is a real serious concern, and it happens all over the country. It can happen any place. Some tactics may seem so subtle or innocuous, they may not be viewed as a type of voter suppression. Let me … Continue reading →

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