Carl Natale
Web editor for SunJournal.com
Posted inElection 2022, Opinion, Perspective
Why there really is no ethical reason not to vote
‘I don’t like the candidates,’ ‘I don’t know enough to make a decision,’ ‘I don’t want to give this election legitimacy’ – an ethicist takes on nonvoters.
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Posted inOpinion, Perspective
Democrats and Republicans love civility – in theory
Political debate has always been filled with heated words and deeply held emotions. But the level of civility in political discourse has reached a new low.
Posted inElection 2022, Opinion, Perspective
Misinformation and the midterm elections: What to expect
The seeds of misinformation about next week’s midterm elections were planted in 2020
Posted inElection 2022, Opinion, Perspective
Threats to U.S. election security grow more complex
Top U.S. election security officials say current threats to the nation’s voting systems are more complex than ever
Posted inOpinion, Perspective
Anger may drive voter turnout but it’s toxic for democracy
Americans voters are angry about everything from abortion to inflation. While anger is good for voter turnout, it’s ultimately bad for solving problems in a democracy.
Posted inOpinion, Perspective
The assault of Paul Pelosi was an attack on democracy
The intruder who attacked Paul Pelosi with a hammer reportedly said, ‘Where is Nancy?’ Echoes of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.
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Peter Geiger ready to hand out 6,200 king-sized candy bars tonight
Do you know the password that lets you get three king-sized candy bars?
Posted inOpinion, Perspective, Politics
Election pollsters face big tests in 2022 midterm elections
Past performance is not always prologue in election surveys; polling failures are seldom alike.
Posted inOpinion, Perspective, Politics
6 tips for reading political polls
Election polls can provide information about how voters are making their decisions this fall. Here is a guide to getting the most out of 2022 midterm polls.