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Achieving true democracy means reducing the role of money in politics and amplifying the voice of the people. Our research, advocacy, and litigation work has long promoted and supported measures to do just that.
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Adam Lioz

Black and Brown Communities Leading on Small-Donor Democracy 

Congress must include small-donor matching in final For the People package
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Why Congress Must Pass The Freedom To Vote Act

Congress must act swiftly to advance this pro-democracy legislation. The Freedom To Vote Act is a significant structural voting rights reform package that advances racial equity and moves us toward an inclusive democracy.
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Laura Williamson
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Congress Must Pass the For the People Act Now

Congress must act swiftly to put transformative pro-democracy legislation at the top of the agenda.
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Adam Lioz
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Building an Inclusive Democracy from the Grassroots Up

Learn why the 6 policies of our Inclusive Democracy Agenda are critical to building power in Black and brown communities and how organizers are fighting to protect and strengthen our democracy.
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Carol Lautier, Ph.D.
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Esther and Pynchon v. the City of Seattle
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Supporting Seattle's voter-approved Democracy Voucher Program — a measure designed to empower small donors and the candidates they support in city elections.
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