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Joni Mitchell becomes US citizen after 62 years

The Canada-born singer-songwriter, 82, posted footage of her citizenship ceremony and said she can now vote in US elections.

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  • Joni Mitchell, 82, was born in Fort Macleod, Alberta, and moved to the US in the mid-1960s.
  • Mitchell posted footage of her citizenship ceremony and a photo beside an American flag on Instagram.
  • Mitchell captioned the post: "A journey that began 62 years ago."
  • Mitchell said she can now vote in US elections, something she had said she wished she could do.
  • Mitchell released her debut album in 1968 and lives in Santa Barbara, California.
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Notes Mitchell can now vote in US elections

The Guardian US (Politics): Joni Mitchell becomes US citizen: ‘A journey that began 62 years ago’

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The Guardian US frames the naturalization as the close of a 62-year journey and highlights Mitchell's past wish to vote.

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Mainstream liberal outlets such as CNN, MSNBC, NPR and The Washington Post. Usually focuses on who is affected, climate, public institutions and criticism of the Trump administration.

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Right: Praises Mitchell for proudly becoming an American citizen

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Praises Mitchell for proudly becoming an American citizen

The Daily Caller: Canadian Music Icon Joni Mitchell Proudly Becomes American Citizen

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The Daily Caller frames the story as a Canadian music icon proudly embracing US citizenship and notes fans' congratulations.

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Mainstream conservative outlets such as Fox News, the Washington Examiner and the New York Post. Usually focuses on costs, security, government overreach and Democratic policy.

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Left: Notes Mitchell can now vote in US elections

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Highlights Mitchell's past criticism of Trump

Breitbart (Politics): Singer Joni Mitchell Becomes U.S. Citizen: ‘A Journey That Began 62 Years Ago’

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Breitbart frames the citizenship news around Mitchell's earlier anti-Trump remarks and her Juno Awards comments.

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Hard-right outlets such as Breitbart, Newsmax and The Gateway Pundit. Usually focuses on national strength, immigration, distrust of institutions and strong support for Trump.

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