After I purchased a home and settled down in a city, I realized that my local elections mattered more than ever. In addition to dictating my property taxes and the overall health of our city roads, those elections might also determine the quality of the city website, irrigation system, and even our water rights for the year. Instead of simply ignoring the elections and focusing on my personal life, I started analyzing the local politics and reading up on the candidates. It took a lot of work, but eventually I felt comfortable with my choice of candidate. I want others to understand local elections, which is why this entire blog is about government and politics.
Understanding Local Elections
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Typical Childhood Pain Or Something More Serious? What You Should Know
16 September 2020
Kids are, by nature, active, rambunctious, and accident-prone. As a result, most parents of young kids are used to hearing complaints of a sore joint or a painful limb periodically. The active nature of kids can make it hard for parents to know when a complaint of joint or limb pain is just a typical injury and when it's something that warrants a doctor's attention. Here's a look at a few things that you should know.
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5 Reasons To Donate Money To Congressional Candidates
27 March 2020
When it comes to politics, there's a lot more than you can do besides just being informed and casing a vote on voting day. You can also donate to congressional candidates to help support their fight to be voted into Congress. It takes a lot of money to run a political campaign, and many everyday people often forget about taking this step. Here are some reasons to donate money to congressional candidates: