Witness the Power of Civic Engagement
Equity & Justice
Posted November 2018
Since November 2016, America has seen a surge in citizen activation. In all 50 states, people have organized more than 10,000 marches, protests, and activations to raise their voices about the issues that matter most—from health care and taxes to immigration and women’s rights and more.
Connected Stories
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Democracy’s Frontlines
These poll workers are ready to pass the baton of civic duty and ignite action across new generations and communities.
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Scapegoating Undocumented Immigrants Threatens Our Democracy
Justifying voter suppression by falsely claiming that undocumented immigrants commit voter fraud disenfranchises citizens of color; unconstitutional efforts to depress immigrants’ participation in the census undercounts entire communities.
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The “Illegal” “Essential” Workforce
When the pandemic decimated the American economy, an indispensable undocumented workforce was left to risk contracting coronavirus on behalf of a country that remains fixated on deporting them.
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