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** Recall Elections: A Brief History ([link removed])
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The state of California recently held a recall election for its governor, Gavin Newsom. This recall election was the latest in a long history of such efforts, often called to ensure that elected officials remain beholden to the will of the people once they have taken office. What is the history behind these types of elections? Are they an important part of a democratic system, or do they violate fundamental principles behind representative government?

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Think the Vote is a platform where students can express their opinions on current event topics and compete to win prizes! This week, we want to hear their opinions on the question: Should State Governments Have Recall Elections? ([link removed])
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How can images help us understand the role of African American women in the abolitionist movement? In this week's episode, Mary explores an image of Sojourner Truth. Born into slavery in New York, she dedicated her life to abolition and equal rights for women and men. How did her famous "Ar'nt I a Woman?" speech convey her life-long commitment to the ideals of liberty and equality?

*The source we reviewed used the phrase "Ar'nt I a Woman?" but Sojourner Truth's speech is often also titled "Ain't I a Woman?"

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