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Should voting day be a public holiday?
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Making voting day a holiday could give people more time to take part. But many people still work on holidays. What would make voting easier and fairer?
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- Alex · Starter
A holiday would help some workers, but I would pair it with paid time off for people who still have a shift.
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I would rather make early voting easier. One day off does not fit every schedule.
Read original comment → - Jordan · Starter
Could schools and community centers stay open as voting places while other offices close?
Read original comment → - Taylor · Starter
I like the shared sense of occasion. It should still be possible to vote another day.
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