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Spencer: “Which Kids Matter?” In the 2020 Census

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By Madeleine Spencer | May 4, 2018

Madeleine Spencer, resident and long time community activist in the City Santa Ana, writes about the upcoming 2020 census and the importance of being counted.

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10/22

Today is the deadline to register to vote in the general election. The form can be submitted online, to the DMV or to an approved agency. After today, people can register in person using conditional voter registration. For more information: https://t.co/h3TzyuVf4U

10/21

Inside OC airs its Congressional debates today. The 48th is at 5 p.m. on PBC SoCal1 and KDOC-TV, 6:40 p.m. on C-SPAN and 10:41 p.m. on C-SPAN. The 39th is at 5:30 p.m. on KDOC-TV, 7:05 p.m. on C-SPAN and 11:07 p.m. on C-SPAN.

10/21

The New York Times is doing a second live poll in the 49th Congressional District. To see the results, visit: https://t.co/zHayvUTYIp

10/20

Mail-in ballots received so far this year in Orange County are 70 percent ahead of the last midterm election, according to data released this morning by the Registrar of Voters.

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