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Boozing, Bribing and Brawling on Election Day

Reid All About it

Since then, several in Congress have attempted to make Election Day a federal holiday or move it to the weekend, but their bills never made it out of committee or died on the House floor. During the 1860 presidential election, Democratic supporters of Stephen Douglas held a “Grand Political Carnival and Ox Roast” in New York City.

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Conference Circuit: Linguistic Society of America

Associations Now

The Linguistic Society of America’ s 2019 Annual Meeting begins January 3 in New York City. More than 1,000 linguistic scholars and students are headed to the Big Apple in the new year to discuss cutting-edge research focused on the scientific study of language, get to know colleagues, and honor leaders in the field.

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Turn Sustainability Into Member Benefits and Engagement

Associations Now

Last week, I was struck by the words of Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old Swedish climate activist, who spoke with intense emotion at the 2019 United Nations Climate Action Summit in New York City. But you could broaden the green squad to include members on a volunteer committee, Emre says. How dare you?”

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American Bar Association Gives Members Leeway on Jurors’ Social Presences

Associations Now

The ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility spent two years studying the question. Giving the go-ahead: Ultimately, the ethics committee released a formal opinion in April that allowed the practice—albeit with restrictions. The committee opinion bucks at least some legal precedent.

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The Senate’s Press Secretaries Group Keeps It Bipartisan

Associations Now

The sentiment was shared by Christopher Gindlesperger, a former Senate Judiciary Committee employee who remained active with the group even after he became a vice president with the National Confectioners Association. “You can find our alumni from coast to coast, doing a wide variety of influential and cutting-edge jobs.”.

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Heart Association Encourages More Colorful Eating

Associations Now

It’s about adding colorful, nutritious, and vitamin-packed fruit and vegetables to meals instead of choosing unhealthier options,” Dr. Rachel Johnson, nutrition professor at University of Vermont and past chair of the AHA Nutrition Committee, said in a statement.

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Hospitality Association Urges Bars to Dump Russian Vodka

Associations Now

New York City bar and restaurant owners are backing a boycott on Russian food and drink—most notably, vodka—in response to the country’s tough stance on homosexuality. It may be getting tougher to find Russian vodka in New York City.