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Aug 2, 2020
4 min

5 Steps to Voting in an Election

Voting, a basic fundamental right, a cornerstone of democracy, is not easy. During each election, many Americans complain about the...

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Why You Need to Vote in Primaries and Caucuses

Ohnyu Che

Aug 2, 2020
3 min

Why You Need to Vote in Primaries and Caucuses

Leading up to each presidential election, every state and territory hold either primaries or caucuses to aid in the nomination of a...

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Ohnyu Che

Aug 1, 2020
3 min

Write-In Voting: Is it Worth it?

When voters oppose all of the running candidates in an election, some will write in their preferred candidates onto a ballot. Underneath...

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Ohnyu Che

Aug 1, 2020
4 min

The Pros and Cons of Mail-In Voting

Amid the global COVID-19 pandemic, the presidential primaries and election have stirred controversy. Some argue that election booths will...

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Ohnyu Che

Jul 30, 2020
3 min

The Importance of Local Elections

When it comes to elections, the American public primarily focuses on who will become president, but local elections arguably exert greater i

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How Voting by Party Can Help (and Hurt) the Country

Ohnyu Che

Jul 30, 2020
3 min

How Voting by Party Can Help (and Hurt) the Country

Let’s say you were seated at a restaurant for the first time and flipped through the menu but didn’t like any of the options. Would you...

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Ohnyu Che

Jul 30, 2020
3 min

The History of the Black Vote

For over a century, African Americans fought and died for their right to vote. In an attempt to ensure their superiority and power over...

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Ohnyu Che

Jul 30, 2020
4 min

Kanye West's "Wakanda" America

Imagine United States government officials crossing their arms and chanting, “Wakanda Forever!” before addressing the public.

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Is Voting Third Party or Independent a Waste?

Ohnyu Che

Jul 30, 2020
3 min

Is Voting Third Party or Independent a Waste?

In 2016, a staggering 7.8 million voters didn’t vote for either Hilary Clinton or Donald Trump. Instead, they cast their ballot for green...

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How to Participate in Voting When You’re Under 18

Ohnyu Che

Jul 30, 2020
4 min

How to Participate in Voting When You’re Under 18

1. Understand the importance of the youth vote. Voting is arguably the most essential and powerful right of an American citizen. Even at...

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