“Independent journalism is crucial to democracy and I believe there is no better time to show readers the type of original journalism The New York Times creates every day,” said Arthur Sulzberger, Jr., publisher of The New York Times. The content about which Mr. Sulzberger is talking has played a major role in both past elections and the current one which is why this is not an opportunity you want to miss.
At this point during the election season, especially this particular election, we’re all waiting for it to be over. When I say we, I mean the entire world. This decision is not only affecting Americans, but people in countries across the globe. I speak from personal experience when I tell you teachers here in Europe have taken a moment to explain how important the outcome of this election is.
We’re giving everyone unlimited access to https://t.co/eMyFEYiHno Nov. 7-9 https://t.co/EK3d9DjEyb
— The New York Times (@nytimes) November 3, 2016
A day before Election Day is probably too late to go through everything the candidates have said in the past year and a half, but by visiting NYTimes.com, you can take a peek at some of that. For the next three days, you will be able to go through everything on the Times’s website, follow the coverage on Nov. 8, and read the answers to all the questions you might have after voting ends, all day on the 9th. Here’s how I think people will be taking advantage of the unrestricted access in the next couple of days:
1. Look through polls and electoral maps, follow the latest coverage and speeches from the candidates
Paper is known as Old Media, television as Old New Media and social media as New Media. What that means is that while your parents will probably be watching a news anchor call states red or blue on Tuesday night, you’ll be scrolling through Twitter and will probably be receiving the information faster than them. You can do that by following @NYTimes and clicking on every tweet about the election, going through maps, numbers and speeches, without hitting the paywall. But for those who can’t read another thing about the election at this point, there’s an alternative.
2. Distract yourself by going through editorials, film reviews, the sports section, the health section or more
There are a lot of people out there who are trying to block any political news coming at them because, as it is with exams for some kids, studying right before the test does more bad than good. You don’t want to be stressed to the point where you can’t focus all day, which is why you need a distraction from the election. Consider exploring different sections, reading about subjects that interest you, and perhaps, at the end of the day, you’ll learn you enjoy reading about fashion, or maybe not, but the election is over and you don’t have to see another “Crooked Hillary” tweet again.
I understand a lot of people reading this aren’t even eligible to vote, because they are under 18, or perhaps they’re not Americans, but this election affects all of us, even more so the younger generation, whose dreams can be interfered with by the outcome of the presidential election. A day before it is not too late to educate yourself, your friends or your family. Happy reading!
