Politics & Democracy

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Voting is a means to an end, not the end goal

As a Black woman living and working in the Deep South, Women’s Equality Day is a reminder of the work that still lies ahead to ensuring equal voting rights and ballot access for all. Collectively, women of color have been at the forefront of organizing around issues impacting their

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5 Min
By: Anoa Changa

ICYMI: As VP nominee, Kamala Harris continues legacy of Black women leaders

This was a big week for Black women’s leadership, with California Sen. Kamala Harris officially nominated as the Democratic candidate for vice president, alongside presidential nominee former Vice President Joe Biden. In her acceptance speech as the first Black woman and first South Asian to be nominated for vice

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2 Min
By: Ashton Lattimore

Celebrating Black women’s power from suffrage to today

Any celebration or recognition of the centennial anniversary of the 19th Amendment must include the role of Black women in the battle for universal suffrage as well as the ongoing work of Black women in contemporary political spaces. Often touted as giving women the right to vote, the 19th Amendment’

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4 Min
By: Anoa Changa, Caitlin Gaffin

Q&A: New documentary gives a raw look at three women running for local office

Just as the election season begins to rev up for the fall, a new documentary is giving an inside look at the time, money, effort, and vulnerability it takes to run for office and the unique challenges female candidates face. “Represent” follows three women running for local positions in rural,

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7 Min
By: Carolyn Copeland

Youth are stepping up to address the poll worker shortage

Youth are stepping up to work the polls on election day, addressing the poll worker shortage that has plagued the primary election cycle. Often overlooked, poll workers are an essential component to election administration. They set up and close polling places, and are responsible for protecting ballots and voting equipment.

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3 Min
By: Anoa Changa

Reimagining census organizing: “It’s political and it’s powerful”

The deadline for completing the 2020 Census is September 30. It can be completed by phone, by mail, or online. Respond to the Census here. Civic engagement organizations working to build collective power at the local and state level envision the 2020 Census as more than an opportunity to ensure

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4 Min
By: Anoa Changa

We’re not invisible. We count.

President Donald Trump’s recent memorandum on excluding undocumented citizens from congressional apportionment threatens to reignite fear and confusion about participating in the census and whether it will be used for immigration enforcement. While the census apportionment count is used to ensure apportionment is representative of growing districts across the

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4 Min
By: Anoa Changa

Education advocates and unions demand safe, equitable school reopenings

Despite navigating uncharted territory in developing reopening plans during a major public health crisis, teachers unions and education advocates are demanding school districts and other elected officials prioritize safe and equitable reopenings. The Florida Education Association filed a lawsuit earlier this week challenging the mandate of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration

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3 Min
By: Anoa Changa

By empowering their communities, Asian Americans build collective voting power

Asian American organizers are developing pathways to civic and political participation that are centered in empowering their communities. More than simply looking to expand the electorate, organizers and advocacy organizations are focusing on helping people take ownership of civic participation in their communities. A recent report from Pew Research found

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5 Min
By: Anoa Changa

ICYMI: Immigrants face unique challenges during the pandemic

Since the COVID-19 pandemic took hold in the United States, immigrant communities have been among those most impacted. This week, reporting by Prism senior reporter Tina Vasquez uncovered that the lauded immigration attorney entrusted with representing detained migrant children has spent years advocating for a policy that now forces

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3 Min
By: Ashton Lattimore

Working Families Party launches fund for candidates committed to transformative public safety

Continuing to push for shifting resources from policing to community, the Working Families Party—along with the Movement for Black Lives Electoral Justice Project—has launched a new grassroots PAC taking bold action to transform public safety. The Justice Fund will provide direct financial support to local progressive candidates committed

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3 Min
By: Anoa Changa

ICYMI: Mental health, the queer porn industry, mass incarceration, and more Q&As from Prism

While we love a reported feature story here at Prism, often the best way to understand what’s happening in the world is through a conversation with the people at the center of the action. Over the last few weeks, we’ve published a bounty of interviews with established and

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3 Min
By: Ashton Lattimore

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