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Smoke, Votes, and Dark Money | Spokane News
Spokane’s raging wildfires are sparking a national debate: should we switch to all-mail voting? Advocates say emergencies prove mail ballots are essential, but critics warn against overreacting—pushing for a balanced system with in-person options, photo ID, and absentee ballots for those who truly can’t vote. Meanwhile, the smoke signals a deeper crisis: extreme weather is becoming the new normal, fueled by climate change and dry conditions that threaten communities across the globe. And as voters grapple with environmental chaos, they’re also confronting “dark money” flooding elections. Some…
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