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Beyond the Virginia governor's race, here's what's on the Nov. 2 ballot

While most of the national attention will be on Virginia's gubernatorial election next week, many other states will also be holding key elections on Nov. 2.

The tight race between Republican Glenn Youngkin and Democrat Terry McAuliffe, who is seeking a second, non-consecutive term in Virginia's Executive Mansion, is seen by many political prognosticators as a sign of what's to come in next year's midterm congressional elections. And the Democratic-led General Assembly could be up for grabs as well.

But there's also a governor's race in New Jersey. Democrat Phil Murphy is running for a second term against Republican Jack Ciattarelli, while down-ballot races will fill out the Legislature.

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Headlines and rhetoric from the border don't match reality

The weekslong headlines citing the number of migrant encounters by the U.S. Border Patrol routinely venture into the sensational. And certain activist segments, including extremist anti-immigration organizations, are all too eager to amplify the news and add their own false narratives into the public sphere, writes Mario, president of the Hispanic Leadership Fund.

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Podcast: What issues should Democrats emphasize ahead of the 2022 midterm elections? 

In this episode of the Politics in Question podcast, the team discusses David Shor's recent controversy-provoking advice for Democrats ahead of the 2022 midterm elections.

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Ask Joe

In the divided political and social worlds we live in, tensions are often high in the workplace, in online conversations, at family gatherings, and even amongst friends.

Whether they rise to conflict, or fester beneath the surface, these tensions can impact you and everyone you know.

The Ask Joe column is dedicated to exploring the best ways to transform tensions and bridge divides. Conflict resolution specialist, author, and Fierce Civility Project founder Joe Weston is here to answer your questions in order to resolve tension, polarization, or conflict. Just send an email to AskJoe@Fulcrum.us and he will gladly answer your question.