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This weekend the Little Egg Harbor Municipal Election was held. A poll conducted over the weekend showed that the majority of citizens voted, which means the election can be considered a success. This turnout is especially amazing because only a few weeks before the election, the polls showed that a very small percentage of citizens planned to vote, and some expressed a wish to vote against all candidates.

International Human Rights Organization called on the parliaments of Muslim countries to vote against the proposed ban on clothing that does not allow identification in public places — including the traditional Muslim veil that covers the face. According to the organization, the adoption of such a law would violate civil rights by depriving women of opportunities to openly express their religious, cultural, and personal beliefs. In addition, the ban would make some women stay home, depriving them of opportunities to participate in public life.