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Cake and democracy are a 'sweet' combination, says bestselling author: 'Freedom is a treat'
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A.J. Jacobs, bestselling author of the book "The Year of Living Constitutionally," notes that early Americans made "election cakes" to express the joy of voting — and today's Americans should, too.
In the 18th century, Americans made Election Cake. Project Election Cake was a way to remind ourselves and others that democracy is sweet Baking an Election Cake may be a small thing, but it’s not trivial. A.J. Jacobs is a bestselling author, journalist and podcaster. He has written four New York Times bestsellers that combine memoir, science, humor and a dash of self-help.
And I say, the Founders were onto something.
Let’s bring back cake on Election Day. (See the video at the top of this article, and others below as well.)
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