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A cup of Equali-Tea

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What do butlers, scones, jam, finger sandwiches and quiche say to you?

Well, to the people of Eh? they say “women’s right to vote.” Ninety-three years of it, in fact.

Come celebrate the history of women’s voting at Equali-Tea, hosted Saturday, March 16, by the League of Women Voters Duluth. There will be two seatings — 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. — for a full tea, “Downton Abbey”-style. Retired judge Carol Person will present a short program on the importance of an impartial judiciary.

Reserve by Monday. Call Sally Munger at (218) 728-0711 or e-mail sallymunger@mungerinn.com.

Campaign workshop in Duluth

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Breakfast. Lunch. Campaign advice?

That’s what’s on tap for Saturday at First United Methodist Church, aka the “copper-top church.”

The Duluth League of Women Voters’ 15th annual Citizens in Action free workshop includes advocacy opportunities, talks with elected officials, training on citizen engagement, breakfast, lunch and free parking.

Workshops this year include: “Steps for Citizen Involvement,” “How to Run a Successful Candidate Campaign” and “How to Run a Successful Issue Campaign.”

E-mail rosielkemp@gmail.com to register. Go to lwvduluth.org or call (218) 341-2014 for more information.

Vote today

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The day finally has arrived: just a few more hours until we’re free from all of those lousy campaign ads and yard signs. Plus, you’ll get to add another “I Voted” sticker to your collection.

Election Day is today, and most polls in Minnesota and Wisconsin are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Find your polling place, at pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us in Minnesota and myvote.wi.gov in Wisconsin.

As part of our annual duty, we promise to provide the most comprehensive results in print and online beginning moments after the polls close. Go to duluthnewstribune.com throughout tonight and into Wednesday for the latest on the races that are important to you.

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‘Chocolitics’

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When it comes to politics, the Eh? desk has heard about defeating an opponent, but “eating” an opponent? Sounds gory. One company, though, makes it far less disgusting with customizable chocolate bars.

Long Island City, N.Y.-based Chocomize gives buyers a choice of placing the likenesses of President Obama or challenger Mitt Romney on a bar.

“What better way of telling a friend or loved one who you support in this year’s election?” the company boasts.

I don’t know, maybe by getting two and enjoying one yourself?

Debate-watching party at UMD

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With the Super Bowl still four months out, people need a reason to watch something together and party. So, desperate times call for desperate measures.

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and University of Minnesota Duluth students who support President Obama are having a presidential debate-watching party at 6:30 p.m. today at UMD’s Montague Hall, Room 80. Montague Hall is at 1211 Ordean Court.

E-mail news@duluthnews.com or tweet to let us know if any Romney supporters plan to get together for debate-watching parties in the Duluth area.