| Why Do We Vote in November? Voting in the United States takes place on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, a practice established in the 19th century. This timing was chosen for several practical reasons. November was deemed appropriate as it followed the harvest season, allowing agrarian communities to participate without the burden of farming tasks. Additionally, the decision to hold elections on a Tuesday meant that voters could travel to polling places on Monday, after the Sabbath. The specific scheduling of the first Tuesday after the first Monday also ensured that elections would not fall on the first day of the month, which was traditionally associated with market days, thereby reducing conflicts for those who needed to travel to town to vote. This combination of factors contributed to creating a consistent and accessible voting schedule for the populace. Over time, this structure has remained largely intact, reflecting the nation's commitment to a democratic process that accommodates its diverse and predominantly agrarian roots. Check out these titles |
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| Wright Thompson Wright Thompson is one of the most cherished sports writers in America. His books, "Pappyland: A Story of Family, Fine Bourbon, and the Things That Last" (2020) and "The Cost of These Dreams: Sports Stories and Other Serious Business" (2019), were both instant New York Times bestsellers. He is a senior writer for ESPN.com and ESPN The Magazine. He formerly worked at The Kansas City Star and the Times-Picayune in New Orleans. Thompson's topics have covered a wide range of sports issues, from golf, football, basketball, and baseball, to car racing, sports history, Father's Day, and bullfighting. He lives in Mississippi. Check out his books here |
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| I would rather sit on a pumpkin, and have it all to myself, than be crowded on a velvet cushion.-Henry David Thoreau
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