While Trump & Co. try to motivate people to vote by using fear and lies, it still seems like most voters will make up their minds using the real world in front of them—politicians who want to control their bodies but have no plans to improve the lives of children, families, and the economy. We’ll talk to state Sen. Kelda Roys about the issues important to those who want to vote “for” something, not just against. And Civic Media news director Terry Bell has 3 Things You Need to Know to start the week.

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