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You know what early November means? True, turning clocks back an hour, holiday shopping displays, and the ongoing parade of pumpkin spice–themed food items. But, more importantly: November 5 is Election Day for many Americans. Find out if your county or state is holding an election. If so, this is a normal MCW: let's get you and your people ready to vote. If not, skip ahead to the Marathon section.
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As the House impeachment hearings move forward, Tuesday’s testimony brought forth a firsthand and detailed account of the Trump administration’s efforts to blackmail a foreign leader—and hijack US foreign policy—in order to damage the reputation of a political rival. Today we’re going to learn more about the foreign policy scandal threatening the presidency, and why it matters.
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Rather than a celebration of Christopher Columbus, how about using the second Monday in October for a celebration of indigenous people? This is a move that not only acknowledges the injustice of how the U.S. has historically treated indigenous people, it celebrates the indigenous people who are very much still here and standing strong. One hundred twenty-nine cities and eleven states have already renamed today’s holiday Indigenous People’s Day, with D.C. being the most recent with its declaration for this year.
