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Progressive Movement News / June 21, 2017
The Youth Vote in the U.K. and Implications for America
What caused such an astounding youth turnout in Britain earlier this month, and what, if any, implications are there for the U.S.? There are many political uncertainties in America today but this we know for sure: if 70% of young Americans ...
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Democracy Alliance Blog / October 12, 2016
To Engage Latinos, We Need to Talk to Them as People, Not Just Voters
As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, we who support Latino issues should recommit ourselves to ensuring a society that respects Latino families, culture, voices, and opinions throughout the year – not simply during election cycles. In ...
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News from the DA / September 30, 2016
Mobilizing the Black Electorate, and Building a Movement
When we think about the history of Black organizing and the social movements it has sparked, the right to vote has always been a central demand. The act of voting is not a transactional tool about electing one particular candidate but part of a ...
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News from the DA / September 8, 2016
Who’s the Next Big Thing? Youth Engagement Fund’s Austin Belali
That’s according to Washington Life Magazine, not to mention his colleagues here at the DA. “This country has a long history of people extracting wealth from others, but what does it look like to use your wealth to empower ...
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Democracy Alliance Blog / April 21, 2016
2020 Funds Update: The New American Majority Funds
Although there is much about the 2016 election that is defying conventional wisdom, we know some things for sure, namely that the 2016 electorate will be the most diverse in history, with nearly 1 in 3 voters being a person of color. In many of ...
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