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New York State is in the midst of a housing crisis. Right now, there is a policy platform under consideration that could address the crisis.

Testimony and Public Comment
Amshula K. Jayaram
The justice system has been deployed against people of color to imprison would-be-voters and keep political power in the hands of white men.
Blog
Amshula K. Jayaram
Chiraag Bains
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If we want to pass climate policies that could actually help reverse the climate crisis, then we also need to fix our democratic system that gives too much power to wealthy donors and big polluters.
In the media
Adrien Salazar
Bill Lipton
WeVoteWeCount.org aims to drive change ahead of 2020 presidential election
Press release/statement

We stand in solidarity with Representative Ilhan Omar and firmly against the rise of Islamophobic attacks and attempts to divide us as a people.

Testimony and Public Comment
K. Sabeel Rahman
Why New York State must act now on climate justice and public financing of elections.
In the media
Amshula K. Jayaram
Adrien Salazar
We have faith that with the tireless work of the grassroots organizers, we will one day live in an America where every election — in every corner of the country — is free and fair for everyone.
In the media
Rodney McKenzie, Jr.

Our current system of campaign finance reform suppresses the political power of people of color and that lack of political power has had proven, lasting consequences.

Testimony and Public Comment
Amshula K. Jayaram
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Senate Bill 672, which allows for Automated Voter Registration and Same Day Registration, if implemented properly, has the potential to increase the racial diversity of registered voters in New Mexico.
Press release/statement
Emmanuel Caicedo
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A system of Fair Elections for New York State will not only allow for candidates from diverse communities to compete, but it will help build lasting political power for communities of color.
Press release/statement