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Do Prisoners Count in the Census?new

Now in full swing, the 2010 Census could super-enfranchise some.
Boise Weekly  |  Nathaniel Hoffman  |  04-02-2010  |  Policy Issues

Consensus on the Censusnew

Every ten years, a survey is sent to each household in America to find out just how many people live here. Answering basic questions that pigeonhole you demographically might not sound that tough, but in the past it's proven to be a sweat-inducing task for many Americans, reminding them of those high school aptitude tests with challenging queries like, "How many people actually live in my house?" and "does my significant other's part-time residency count?"
Dig Boston  |  Catherine Krug  |  03-03-2010  |  Policy Issues

Could the Upcoming Census Give Oregon Another Seat in Congress?new

Election Data Services says that makes Oregon one of at least seven states poised to add another seat after the decennial count. But Oregon is not alone -- every state faces the 2010 census and is trying to maximize its own count.
Willamette Week  |  Sasha Ingber  |  11-04-2009  |  Politics

Bobble Votenew

The bobbling head of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is the best guide on how to vote in California's Nov. 8 special election. When his head bobbles "yes," vote no. When it bobbles "no," vote yes.
North Bay Bohemian  |  Peter Byrne  |  11-03-2005  |  Commentary

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