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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.

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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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Two Weeks Before the Midterms, DC Sent Me 4 Other People’s BallotsSummary Two weeks ahead of the 2026 November midterm elections, which could change the balance of power in Congress, the Washington, D.C., Board of Elections sent me four strangers’ mail-in ballots. This is not a one-off. It is happening to Americans across the country. Early voting has already begun for the midterms, and millions of...

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