Communities do not trust institutions. This is how we’re regaining it. - Los Angeles Sentinel

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Communities do not trust institutions. This is how we’re regaining it. - Los Angeles Sentinel

Americans have lost trust in the ability of large institutions like the federal government, national media, and large companies – even big banks – to understand or care about their needs. This view is justified, particularly among communities of color and low-income households.

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