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" Voting rights matter. They are a major part of who we are as Americans. "
Marc Veasey
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Voting Rights
Voting
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" We have to continue to raise awareness as the Voting Rights Caucus... make sure people call into their state legislators. Let us know that they've decided they weren't going to vote because they heard it was a hassle. "
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