Politics
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Why Do Americans Have an Election Lawn Sign Obsession?
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Election lawn signs are a uniquely American tradition. Why? It might be because we rely on politics to give us a sense of identity.
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Election Report Card: Who’s Up, Who’s Down
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Now that the local election is over, this retrospective breaks down the results, and who came out on top.
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Councilor Preston on the Challenges Facing the Next City Council
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As new City Councilors take their seats and prepare for their first term, outgoing Councilor Peston offers some advice for what they can expect.
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What to Look for in a Politician and Public Servant
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As Election Day approaches, keep these qualities in mind when deciding who to vote for.
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I Was a Library Archives Volunteer. I’m Voting for McCauley
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While Mayor Reardon mishandled the library volunteer program and treated volunteers unfairly, Councilor McCauley took the issue seriously.
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Make This Election About Issues, Not Rhetoric
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We should be focusing on issues like transportation, infrastructure, and affordable housing this election–not divisive rhetoric.
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Reardon’s Mismanagement is Bad for Newburyport
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Sean Reardon’s mishandling of personnel issues across various city departments, and his deteriorating relationship with the city council, isn’t the kind of leadership Newburyport needs.
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The Mayor’s Race, and the Value of Our Creative Community
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Jim McCauley’s open-eared approach to innovative arts-focused initiatives is an encouraging indication of how he would support the arts as mayor.
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Reardon Leads With Collaboration and a Clear Vision
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Sean Reardon has demonstrated effective, steady leadership on issues like the Rec Center, Pioneer Field, and Whittier Tech.
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