The moment I opened my jury summons and saw the date, I knew I would remember the day forever.  This was the first time since becoming a U.S. citizen that my country was asking me to vote and perform jury duty on the same day, two things only citizens can do.  The date on my summons, June 5, was also the day of the 2018 primaries. I was so elated when the big day dawned that even rush hour traffic on the 110 freeway could not spoil my mood as I drove to the Los Angeles Superior Court.  By contrast, what happened at the polling station that evening continues to trouble me. When I stated my name and address, the poll worker checked the voting register and announced that I was not allowed to vote twice.  I hadn't voted yet, I replied, explaining that I'd left for downtown before the polls opened and had just returned after jury duty.  (I didn't feel the need to tell her I'd strolled in Grand Park after being...(Read Full Article)