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Editorial: Public Education Falling into Grips of Election Year Division

COON RAPIDS, MINNESOTA

Editorial warns of the dangers of allowing public education to become an election-year tool in furthering the divide that separates citizens. There is too much at stake to allow that to happen. “As politically divided as this nation is, it is becoming clear that public education is falling into the grips of election-year division. It is seen throughout the country in what is being proposed or mandated for public schools. Minnesota is no exception.” More at Morrison County Record

Time To Lift The Veil:The Highest Court’s Secrecy And Declining Public Trust

EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN

The United States Supreme Court operates with a stunning degree of secrecy, and in the wake of a leaked opinion draft the L-T called on the court to make significant reforms. In short, the court views itself as above such trivial concerns as allowing the same public access virtually every state does, including cameras to record hearings. That, combined with the overtly partisan tone taken by some justices, has placed the court in a genuine crisis. Transparency alone won’t solve the court’s ongoing issues with declining public trust, but it can go some distance toward slowing the decline. More at Leader-Telegram

Internet Changed How Elections Are Covered

CIRCLEVILLE, OHIO

Circleville editor gets nostalgic about how we once covered elections but admits the internet brought improvements. Plus, long live Election Night pizza! More at Circleville Herald.