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“Partisan gerrymandering distorts the political system. It’s often accompanied by the cracking and packing of voters of color to sap their political influence."
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The marquee bill, which features improvements to voting, campaign finance, and ethics laws, addresses the deep political, racial, and economic inequalities that plague our democracy.
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K. Sabeel Rahman
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A system of Fair Elections for New York State will not only allow for candidates from diverse communities to compete, but it will help build lasting political power for communities of color.
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The bill would create a federal-state partnership to help students pay for the full costs of attendance without having to take on debt.
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Mark Huelsman
The study finds that Baltimore’s campaign funds are dominated by developers, businesses, PACs, and other special interests.
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The white, wealthy donor class that fuels Baltimore's elections

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Laura Williamson
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Previously, we sued the Texas Secretary of State for a flawed voter purge list that unlawfully went after naturalized citizens, who are fully entitled to vote. The judge just ordered that they not be removed from the rolls.
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Doors are being kicked in, spaces are being filled, and seats at the table are being rearranged – for a new narrative.
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Shanaé Bass
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Booker T. Washington
I grew up in a military family, and we lived in predominantly white cities. I spent most of my formative years in Lancaster, California. Lancaster was a true juxtaposition: it was a city in southern California, which was a region widely hailed for its progressive values. At the same time, Lancaster
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Tori O'Neal-McElrath
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Watching television can be a window into experiences beyond your own, but it shouldn't be a passive act—keep in mind who is controlling the race narrative.
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Trisha Hahn