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UNDECIDED: Writers Seek to Convince the Unconvinced
Though we’ve known for four years that the 2020 U.S. election cycle would be even more fraught than the strange and painful fall of the 2016 elections, most of us still find ourselves a little disoriented these days. For some, the urgency to remove Trump from office has immobilized us. For others, it’s fortified us into action to get out the vote and to sway those who are undecided, apathetic, and reluctant.
In the final five weeks before the election of a lifetime, we asked writers to consider the undecided voter and contribute compelling arguments and ideas for making the world right. Some contributors sent us work that takes on issues with precision and gravity. Others sent us different work, perhaps an even more visceral snapshot of this alarming moment — a one-act play, an open letter, a story of exile. New writing will be published weekdays; we believe its wisdom and strength will help us all navigate the uncertainty ahead.
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October 16, 2020For the Voter Who Is Disheartened That Bernie Is Not Our Presidential Nominee
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October 15, 2020For the Voter Who Cares About the Arts
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October 14, 2020For the Voter Who Has Voices In Her Head
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October 13, 2020For the Voter Who Looks for Bipartisanship
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October 12, 2020For the Voter Who Cares About Corruption
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October 9, 2020For the Voter Who Rejects White Supremacy
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October 8, 2020For the Voter Who Cares about a President’s Public Image
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October 7, 2020For the Voter Who Left Corruption Abroad for America
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October 6, 2020For the Voter Who Wants a Green New Deal
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October 5, 2020For the Voter Who Just Wants to Be Clear
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October 2, 2020For the Voter Who is Afraid Their Vote Won’t Matter
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October 1, 2020For the Voter Who Needs an Abortion
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