All articles tagged with #civic duty
Rebecca Earhart, an 82-year-old voter from Austell, Georgia, emphasizes the importance of voting as a civic duty, having participated in nearly every election over the past sixty years. She believes that voting gives her the right to voice her opinions, regardless of the election outcome.
Chris Pratt published an op-ed emphasizing the importance of Americans supporting each other after Election Day, rather than focusing solely on the election results. He did not endorse any presidential candidate, which led to some disappointment among fans on social media. Pratt highlighted the significance of community and service, urging people to help one another regardless of political affiliations. His stance contrasts with several of his Marvel co-stars who publicly endorsed Kamala Harris.
Voters in Harris County, Texas, will have one last chance to cast their ballots in the runoff election on Saturday, with approximately 450 polling locations available. The election will determine the City of Houston's leadership for the next four years, including the mayor, city council seats, and city controller. Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth urged eligible voters to participate, emphasizing the importance of the election. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and preliminary results will begin to show after 7 p.m., with more results coming in throughout the night.
As a wave of congressional retirements hits the House, current members are urging their departing colleagues to reconsider, warning that their departure will further weaken the institution and leave it in the hands of those ill-equipped to govern. Lawmakers from both parties emphasize the importance of institutional memory and the need for capable, dedicated legislators to preserve democracy and address the challenges facing the country. They appeal to patriotism, ambition, and the duty to serve a cause greater than oneself, urging departing members not to let the "bad guys" win and to stay and fight for a better future.
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is proposing to raise the voting age to 25, with exceptions for those 18 and older who serve in the military, work as emergency responders or take a naturalization test. Ramaswamy argues that raising the voting age will increase national pride and create a sense of shared purpose and experience. The proposal would require a constitutional amendment, which Ramaswamy acknowledges represents a "high hurdle." He is currently polling around 3 percent among Republican primary voters.