Should Election Day Become A Federal Holiday? Weighing The Benefits And Drawbacks - eviltoast
Should Election Day Become A Federal Holiday? Weighing The Benefits And Drawbacks | ACE
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Election Day is always held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November during an election year. Congress codified this tradition in 1845 to account for

Is it time to make Election Day a federal holiday? 🗳️ Some say it would boost voter turnout and align the U.S. with other democracies, while others argue it could create challenges for hourly workers and cost millions. Dive into the debate over whether a federal voting holiday is the best way to strengthen democracy or if there are better solutions. Check out the full breakdown!

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  • Bassman1805@lemmy.world
    38·
    2 months ago

    It’s not satire, it’s 100% the reasoning that would be used in this argument. That’s the train of thought that we took towards covid.

    • Fushuan [he/him]@lemm.eeEnglish
      3·
      2 months ago

      In a long period like covid I can see part of the argument, but in a 1 day period food services are not essential. At all. Humans can survive without food for a day if they were dumb enough not to prepare.

      • Bassman1805@lemmy.world
        2·
        2 months ago

        Sure, I agree. But the CEOs of McDonalds and Wendy’s don’t want to miss a single day of profits and their wealth gives them a lot more political power than I have.