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Understanding the Racist Attacks on Haitian Immigrants

September 23, 2024

By Brandon Sutton

At its heart, this is a fight about who gets to experience freedom.

Early Persuasion Calls Gave Us An Edge On Voter Attitudes for the Harris-Walz Ticket

August 9, 2024

By Grecia Lima

We’re learning that we’ve still got a lot of ground to cover among key demographics in the states that will make the margin of difference in November.

I Read Project 2025 So You Don’t Have to

August 9, 2024

By Mads Stirling

The authors of this fascist agenda are trying to exploit crises to take us backwards, but we can choose to build a better future instead.

A Mom’s Take on “Greatness for Gwinnett:” The Need for Inclusive School Curriculum 

June 14, 2024

By Pamela M. Covington

An interview with a Gwinnett County Public School parent and member of the Asian American Advocacy Fund, discussing her student’s specific needs as supported by school board run-off candidate Shana…

How Violence Against Women in New Mexico is Trying to Intimidate Them from Political Service

March 28, 2023

By Emily Withnall

Even in a state with strong representation from women, violent threats, sexual harassment, and unpaid positions can deter them from fully participating in civic life.

Georgia’s Unsafe Gun Laws Shut Down Annual Music Festival

September 14, 2022

By Amani Southerland

A new open carry law on public land forced the cancellation of the Music Midtown Festival this year. But the dangerous bill is likely to have much worse casualties than a concert.

We Need More Diverse Latinx Voices in the Media to Connect With Voters

March 21, 2022

By Topacio Marrero

When political parties group all Latinos into one narrative, I know I am not the only person within the community that becomes discouraged from staying politically engaged.

Becoming Civically Engaged

February 17, 2020

By Topacio Marrero

Anyone can become civically engaged. It starts with a desire to contribute to your community.

Underserved communities find no relief as water rates increase

November 1, 2018

By Jiquanda Johnson

Tia Simpson stood in front of nearly 40 journalists pleading her case for clean and affordable water. The 34-year-old Flint resident endured the aftermath of being exposed to the city’s…

The Most Important Election Of Your Life

October 3, 2018

By Thomas Kennedy

This piece originally published in FloridaPolitics.com. Every election it seems like we are told that it’s the most important election of our lifetime. We as voters hear this line so…

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