as in vote
the right to formally express one's position or will in an election
even as the world entered the 21st century, some nations still did not permit women's suffrage
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But Venezuelan migrants may have a bigger impact influencing their host governments than trying to sway votes or encourage suffrage back home, adds Dr. Morales-Arilla, the researcher.
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Mie Hoejris Dahl, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 July 2024
Frances Ellen Watkins, a Black abolitionist activist challenged white feminism as early as 1866 by criticising the women’s suffrage movement for failing to fight against racial oppression.
—Elfy Scott, refinery29.com, 18 Mar. 2024
But the suffrage movement that began decades prior continued after the milestone, well into the 20th century, as states enacted discriminatory laws that meant many women of color couldn’t vote.
—The Arizona Republic, 4 June 2024
On a screen at the front of the room a teenager in a suit was badgering the president’s communications director to rethink his position on teen suffrage.
—Greg Jaffe, Washington Post, 26 May 2024
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Mie Hoejris Dahl, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 July 2024
Frances Ellen Watkins, a Black abolitionist activist challenged white feminism as early as 1866 by criticising the women’s suffrage movement for failing to fight against racial oppression.
—Elfy Scott, refinery29.com, 18 Mar. 2024
But the suffrage movement that began decades prior continued after the milestone, well into the 20th century, as states enacted discriminatory laws that meant many women of color couldn’t vote.
—The Arizona Republic, 4 June 2024
On a screen at the front of the room a teenager in a suit was badgering the president’s communications director to rethink his position on teen suffrage.
—Greg Jaffe, Washington Post, 26 May 2024
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Following his strong performance in the March primary, George Casey, an ally of San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan and business organizations, has jumped out and continued to build a commanding lead, 58.5% to 41.5%, in District 10 over incumbent Arjun Batra with 29,000 votes cast in the district.Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The registrar will release the next tally of votes at 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8.Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
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Statewide, after national media for years showed images of thieves ransacking drug stores, Californians approved a ballot measure that tightened penalties on theft.Julia Prodis Sulek, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Officials also encouraged voters to consider casting an early ballot or at least research contests on their ballot before arriving at the polls.Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
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That’s led some franchise owners to move to drive-through and counter service, with no sit-down options.Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 13 Nov. 2024
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Starting in 2020, franchise brand extensions from the Star Wars and Marvel universes set up shop in the major categories.Joe Reid, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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“Suffrage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suffrage. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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