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6. I miss having independent press & media present actual facts

Sat Jun 20, 2026, 08:34 PM

Yesterday

so we can vote with some confidence that our votes will ensure progress toward 'a more perfect union' or at least sane government.

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Problem: 227 bomb threats in 2024, all in Democratic precincts. mahina Yesterday #1

..That's unfortunate. n/t. whathehell Yesterday #5

I'm in New York. Quiet Em Yesterday #4

Sentimental and fun memory... QueerDuck Yesterday #2

I miss having independent press & media present actual facts Attilatheblond Yesterday #6

I hear ya. Quiet Em Yesterday #7

yeah - heck with those ancient machines GenThePerservering 22 hrs ago #11

I always liked that.... electric_blue68 Yesterday #9

I don't miss machines at all. usonian Yesterday #10

I remember that, but it was over 50 years ago for me. DFW 16 hrs ago #13

I would bring one of my children into the booth with me Mossfern 14 hrs ago #15

I still vote in person Polybius 14 hrs ago #16