In 1842, Edgar Allan Poe threatened to divide a man in two—literally—using a pendulum.
Since then, we’ve learned to do it ourselves.
Ours is painted red on one side and blue on the other. When it swings fast enough, the blur looks purple. Whatever color we think we see, it’s the motion itself that’s dividing us—cutting us in two.
There will always be those who take satisfaction in making it swing faster. But calmer minds must prevail. Calmer minds must slow the speed and shorten the arc.
Only through education can you understand the issues. Only through observation can you make informed decisions. Only by thinking for yourselves can you make a difference. And only by voting can you be heard.
Midterms 2026, get ready to make a difference. Tell Edgar enouph is enough.
In 1842, Edgar Allan Poe threatened to divide a man in two—literally—using a pendulum.
Since then, we’ve learned to do it ourselves.
Ours is painted red on one side and blue on the other. When it swings fast enough, the blur looks purple. Whatever color we think we see, it’s the motion itself that’s dividing us—cutting us in two.
There will always be those who take satisfaction in making it swing faster. But calmer minds must prevail. Calmer minds must slow the speed and shorten the arc.
Only through education can you understand the issues.
Only through observation can you make informed decisions.
Only by thinking for yourselves can you make a difference.
And only by voting can you be heard.
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