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Seal with a Pen

Jul 1, 2022
9 min

I Served as a Poll Watcher: Here's What I Saw

Kane County Courthouse. Credit: Cropped version of Ken Lund's photo available here. The county clerk's office is like any other. On one table sits a few doughnuts. A radio plays soft 90s alternative in the background. There's a canister of Clorox wipes on a seat. Instead of normal nameplates, each desk has a miniature license plate with a name inscribed on it. It's easy to access: first door on the left, clearly labeled, when you enter the county offices. The officials say th

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Hello! I'm Seal with a Pen, a young aspiring journalist seeking to improve the condition of the world through positive, constructive writing. Journalism is the lens through which most people view the world outside their social circle, and it's important that journalists work with integrity, civility, and a willingness to both apologize and forgive. I strive to write with a balanced, moderate perspective. Listening is very important, too: please let me know what you think of my work and how I can improve; and feel free to send me stories or suggestions so that I can learn from you too!