Big America - Election Day
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Of all the advanced democracies, only the United States and Britain do NOT hold elections on either a weekend or a holiday. Join us to help make Election Day a Federal Holiday!
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Want to show your support for the Internet Archive? Join us TONIGHT (Wed, Oct 23) ⬇️
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Escaping the Memory Hole (VIRTUAL)
Celebrate ONLINE with the Internet Archive as we highlight the vital role of libraries in preserving our shared digital culture.
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October 23, 2024 at 8:36 AM
Want to show your support for the Internet Archive? Join us TONIGHT (Wed, Oct 23) ⬇️
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The over 51 minute wait is the Texas Union at UT Austin. I'm thrilled our students are voting, but I wish they had more voting kiosks.
October 22, 2024 at 1:51 AM
The over 51 minute wait is the Texas Union at UT Austin. I'm thrilled our students are voting, but I wish they had more voting kiosks.
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Gender breakdowns of early voting in Georgia, Michigan and North Carolina respectively, showing massive double digit leads of women voting. R's relying on men to show up on election day may be a bad idea. Gender may end up being the most important factor this election cycle as education was in 2016.
October 21, 2024 at 6:36 PM
Gender breakdowns of early voting in Georgia, Michigan and North Carolina respectively, showing massive double digit leads of women voting. R's relying on men to show up on election day may be a bad idea. Gender may end up being the most important factor this election cycle as education was in 2016.
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Current voting mood
October 18, 2024 at 10:36 PM
Current voting mood
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Did voting make me teary? Yes.
Did seeing people looking gleeful after voting make me joyful? Yes.
Did waiting for an hour in a long line to early vote make me hopeful? Yes.
Never had to wait on a line in New Haven, people.
This is good.
Very good.
Did seeing people looking gleeful after voting make me joyful? Yes.
Did waiting for an hour in a long line to early vote make me hopeful? Yes.
Never had to wait on a line in New Haven, people.
This is good.
Very good.
October 22, 2024 at 5:06 PM
Did voting make me teary? Yes.
Did seeing people looking gleeful after voting make me joyful? Yes.
Did waiting for an hour in a long line to early vote make me hopeful? Yes.
Never had to wait on a line in New Haven, people.
This is good.
Very good.
Did seeing people looking gleeful after voting make me joyful? Yes.
Did waiting for an hour in a long line to early vote make me hopeful? Yes.
Never had to wait on a line in New Haven, people.
This is good.
Very good.
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I wish there was more work to make voting accessible for abuse survivors who have to hide their addresses. this is one way victims' voting rights are suppressed.
(and one big reason why I find the way people talk about non-voters pretty disgusting!)
(and one big reason why I find the way people talk about non-voters pretty disgusting!)
They Survived Intimate Partner Violence—Now They Can’t Safely Vote
Indigenous domestic violence survivors face unique obstacles when it comes to voting in the U.S.
fullerproject.org
October 22, 2024 at 1:58 PM
I wish there was more work to make voting accessible for abuse survivors who have to hide their addresses. this is one way victims' voting rights are suppressed.
(and one big reason why I find the way people talk about non-voters pretty disgusting!)
(and one big reason why I find the way people talk about non-voters pretty disgusting!)
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simply blocking everyone who thinks voting for the Democrat makes you evil, it is very relaxing
October 23, 2024 at 12:22 AM
simply blocking everyone who thinks voting for the Democrat makes you evil, it is very relaxing
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I’m SCREAMING!!! I love art!!! I love artists!!! My timeline is all REAL ART from real amazing artists!! I’m just scrolling on the bus in the mornings like AHHH WHAT IS THIS!! ARTISTRY!!
October 22, 2024 at 9:37 AM
I’m SCREAMING!!! I love art!!! I love artists!!! My timeline is all REAL ART from real amazing artists!! I’m just scrolling on the bus in the mornings like AHHH WHAT IS THIS!! ARTISTRY!!
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This is Jonas Salk (1914 - 1995) who decided not to patent his 1955 #polio #vaccine so that it would be affordable for millions of people who couldn't afford it. He lost out on an estimated $7billion. In an interview with Edward R. Murrow, Salk said: "There is no patent. Could you patent the sun?"
October 21, 2024 at 9:59 PM
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Update: archive.org is back online in a provisional, read-only manner. Learn more in our latest post: blog.archive.org/2024/10/21/i...
October 21, 2024 at 10:38 PM
Update: archive.org is back online in a provisional, read-only manner. Learn more in our latest post: blog.archive.org/2024/10/21/i...
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In just over two hours I will be doing an event at the Piqua Library. If you're in the greater Miami Valley area and have nothing better to do, come see me do my thing.
www.piqualibrary.org/content/auth...
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Author John Scalzi | Piqua Public Library
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October 15, 2024 at 8:15 PM
In just over two hours I will be doing an event at the Piqua Library. If you're in the greater Miami Valley area and have nothing better to do, come see me do my thing.
www.piqualibrary.org/content/auth...
www.piqualibrary.org/content/auth...
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The idea of election day being declared a federal holiday is gaining momentum, with many advocating for this change. Data shows it could enhance voter turnout and foster a stronger democracy. We need innovative solutions to encourage more citizens to exercise their right to vote!
October 7, 2024 at 1:47 PM
The idea of election day being declared a federal holiday is gaining momentum, with many advocating for this change. Data shows it could enhance voter turnout and foster a stronger democracy. We need innovative solutions to encourage more citizens to exercise their right to vote!