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Civil Politics (11/22/19): A Hill Too Far

Further Reading:

Fiona Hill Viewed Serving Trump as Risky. Now She’s an Impeachment Witness. - https://nyti.ms/34beYck

Devin Nunes and Republican Counsel Question Fiona Hill and David Holmes - https://cs.pn

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Civil Politics (11/15/19): Hearing Aid

PETE BUTTIGIEG TOUTED THREE MAJOR SUPPORTERS OF HIS DOUGLASS PLAN FOR BLACK AMERICA. THEY WERE ALARMED WHEN THEY SAW IT. - http://bit.ly/2Kqsp0h

Democrats announce eight witnesses, including Vindman, Sondland and Volker, for next week’s public impeachment hearings - https://wapo.st/33SiTe4 

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Civil Politics (11/8/19): The Blue Ripple

This week is fund drive week! If you love Civil Politics and the other wonderful at Valley Free Radio, please consider donating to the station! Go to ValleyFreeRadio.org/donate and help keep VFR running strong!!

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Civil Politics (11/1/19): Bye-Bye Beto

Further Reading:

Beto O’Rourke Drops Out of the Presidential Race - https://nyti.ms/2r0m8Bu

I Accidentally Uncovered a Nationwide Scam on Airbnb - http://bit.ly/2NyqKGM

Thread about the importance of Impeachment: https://threadreaderapp.com/thread

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Civil Politics (10/25/19): Dogs Aren't So Good With Calendars...

Civil Politics was happy to host Pamela Powers, Clerk of the City of Northampton to answer all of our burning questions about her job, balloting, and other wonderful things.

Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5 Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) 

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Civil Politics (10/18/19): The New Target

Further Reading:

U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings will lie in state in U.S. Capitol’s Statuary Hall - http://bit.ly/2MsurhF

Which Candidates Got the Most Speaking Time in the Democratic Debate - https://nyti.ms

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Civil Politics Supplemental (10/4/19): IRV is the Way to Be!

Continuing our discussion with Easthampton Mayor Nicole LaChappelle about local issues, including runoff voting in city elections!

Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5 Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) 

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Civil Politics (9/27/19): Whistle Stop

Further Reading:

9 things everyone should know about the impeachment process - http://bit.ly/2nXw90W

Whistleblower Ukrainian Complaint - http://bit.ly/2nZ09tj

https://twitter.com/atrupar/status/1177625115238047746 

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Civil Politics (9/20/19): U-Crane Style

Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5 Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental)

Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ 

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