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Politics for Generation X
“Politics for Generation X” is an article from the August 1999 edition of the “Atlantic Monthly;” it was written by Ted Halstead. The piece operates around the premise that young adults are the most politically unengaged members of the population and that a new agenda must be formulated to reengage them. Halstead investigates often incongruent value set of Generation X and then seeks to form a political agenda round them. This agenda includes solutions to balancing the budget, helping the little guy and solving global warming.
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United States (CA) State General Election Ballot 1998
Ballot used for the 1998 United States general election. This ballot was used in Sacramento County, California to elect various state and local positions.
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Ballot
United States (MN) State General Election Ballot 1998
The United States held general elections on 3 November 1998. This ballot was used in Hennepin County, Minnesota to vote on judicial offices, federal offices, state offices, county offices, in addition to two constitutional amanedments.
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Civic Education Material
City and County of San Francisco Voter Information Pamphlet and Sample Ballot - Consolidated General Election
This document provides a detailed pre-election breakdown of the consolidated general election held on November 3, 1998 in the City and County of San Francisco. The piece includes an application to work as a “poll worker,” a sample ballot, personal statements from the candidates and descriptions of ballot propositions. The booklet also features literature on absentee ballot system and answers to questions on voter eligibility and procedure.
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Civic Education Material
Kentucky Voter Guide
This version of the “Kentucky Voter Guide” was released by “The Courier-Journal” on November 1, 1998 just two days before the midterm local and congressional elections. The piece covers federal, statewide and local elections in Kentucky. Included are fairly detailed candidate profiles as well articles on the two proposed amendments to the Kentucky State Constitution.
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Civic Education Material
Kids Voting USA New Hampshire
“Kids Voting USA,” is a pamphlet that was distributed in lead up to the midterm local and Congressional elections in 1998. The pamphlet was part of a two fold movement to get parents to bring their children with them to the polls in New Hampshire as a way to educate them in the many facets of the electoral process and simultaniously spur voter turnout. Included in the literature was a sample ballot and the “Kids Voting USA” news letter featuring articles on the projected success of the organization's initiative as well as the program’s goals and philosophy.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Leadership News
This October 1998 edition of “Leadership News” was released in lead up to that year’s the November 3 elections. The publication’s lead article focuses on the ballot measure to add an amendment to the state constitution that would stipulate mandatory annual legislative sessions. Also included were articles on farm issues; including the demand for sanctions to be lifted in order to allow farmers a wider market for their items.
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Civic Education Material
The DC Voter
“The DC Voter” is a newsletter by the League of Women Voters of the District of Columbia from October 1998 which features committee updates, calendars, and emphasizes the upcoming elections for the Board of Education. The article encourages members of the League to choose a party and support the candidates running for the Board of Education in Washington D.C., USA, at the election in late October 1998.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Voters' Guide
Printed in The Journal on October 20, 1998, this “Voters’ Guide” was prepared by the Leauge of Women Voters and provides biographies and stances on relevant issues for all candidates in the November 3rd 1998 Virginia elections. Also included is information on the proposed Arlington and Fairfax County bond questions and proposed amendments to the Virginia constitution.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Votar es tener Voz
A Spanish advertisement in the Spanish weekly newspaper La Voz from Virginia with the slogan “Votar es tener voz” translates to English as meaning “to vote is to have a voice” and encourages Spanish-speakers to vote in the upcoming November elections. Also attached is an unrelated article from this September 22nd, 1998 issue of the newspaper