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The American Exceptionalism We Don't Talk About

Heather C. McGhee

Heather McGhee on how our exceptionalism lies in maintaining social cohesion in our multi-origin, multi-racial democracy.

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More Than Numbers: What the Current Census Fight Means for Black and Brown Power

The census is about more than numbers; it’s about power. Proposed changes to the 2030 Census could weaken representation for Black and brown communities.

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Claiming Permanent Power: How D.C. Residents Are Building the Third Reconstruction

They’re not waiting for statehood to practice self-determination

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New Report Examines How Two Michigan Cities Expanded Voting Access for Arabic Speakers

Ahead of midterms, Dēmos case study presents the framework that secured language access for Arabic speakers and lessons to continue increasing turnout for a pivotal voting group in the state.

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