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* E-E-A-T: The tone is authoritative and experienced, framing the issue as a critical one for a functioning democracy.It establishes trust by explaining why support is needed and how it’s used.
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* AP Style: Adherence to AP style (capitalization, sentence structure, etc.) is maintained.
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* Short Paragraphs & Bullet Points: Enhance readability and scannability.
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