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A Ministry of Presence (Reflections from a Peacekeeper)
Hi, I’m Pastor Beth. I completed Peacekeeper training along with my Election Defenders training prior to the 2020 presidential election....
Jun 26, 20241 min read
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Gathering With Other Democracy Defenders (Reflections from a Poll Monitor)
I'm Melissa Portala, a Poll Monitor from Lucas County, Ohio. I've "only" been working with Election Protection since the midterm in 2022,...
Jun 20, 20242 min read
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A De-escalation of Tension and An Escalation of Neighborliness (Reflections from a Peacekeeper)
My name is Joel Miller and I pastor Columbus Mennonite Church in Franklin County. I became a Peacekeeper because it fills a unique and...
Jun 5, 20241 min read
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The Most Illuminating and Rewarding Voter Activity I Do (Reflections from a Poll Monitor)
My name is Debbie Dalke. I am a poll monitor in Lucas County who began working with Election Protection in 2008. Being an Election...
May 30, 20241 min read
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