Do unions like this choose to endorse candidates by a collective vote of all union members, or is it a decision made by union leadership? It seemed like a pretty boneheaded move on the union’s part given that it resulted in the loss of a major polling place and probably suppressed turnout.

First of all, people die from more than just old age or illness. Second, replacing a deceased representative isn’t really about maintaining a balance of power between two parties, it’s about ensuring that all constituents in every district have full representation in government.

Also r/predaddit

I became a dad 6 months ago and this class was really helpful for me too.

I’ve not been personally, but I’ve heard good things about Watch and Pen downtown.