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Abandoning racial justice won’t save our democracy — reimagining elections will

It is time to think big, think boldly and start reimagining elections that work for the people, not the politicians.

Sources (1)· Oct 20, 4:00 PM

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The Hill· Oct 20, 4:00 PMAbandoning racial justice won’t save our democracy — reimagining elections will

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